The Folklore Society

Since 1878 we've promoted the study of all forms of folklore, published research and provided information on folklore

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Next week: join us for online talk: David Keohan, 'Stone Lifting: Unearthing a Lost Tradition'. Tues 3 Nov 19:00-20:30 GMT on Zoom. Tickets £6.00 (£4 for members with promo code) https://t.co/skuInIUxUI

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📣CALL FOR PAPERS📣 'Folklore and the Natural World': The Folklore Society’s Annual Conference 2027. 11-13 June 2027, The Cut Conference Centre, Shrewsbury. Deadline for proposals: Sunday 13 December 2026 https://t.co/XmnHsXndZv

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The Katharine Briggs Award 2026 Shortlist: https://t.co/5jYfe0IQs6. The winner will be announced on 10 Nov, 18:30-20:30, after The Katharine Briggs Lecture by Yinka Olusoga at The Warburg Institute, London. Tickets £10: https://t.co/bJiJcsoSrY

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Tomorrow! Tickets still available

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Next week: in our next online talk, Ann Schmiesing will speak about her book 'The Brothers Grimm: A Biography', winner of our Katharine Briggs Award 2025! Tuesday 20 October, 19:00-20:30 BST on Zoom. Tickets £6.00 (£4 for members with promo code) https://t.co/GFWd8NYbRs

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Next week: in our next online talk, Ann Schmiesing will speak about her book 'The Brothers Grimm: A Biography', winner of our Katharine Briggs Award 2025! Tuesday 20 October, 19:00-20:30 BST on Zoom. Tickets £6.00 (£4 for members with promo code) https://t.co/GFWd8NYbRs

[The Folklore Society @FolkloreSociety]

The Katharine Briggs Award 2026 Shortlist: https://t.co/5jYfe0IQs6. The winner will be announced on 10 Nov, 18:30-20:30, after The Katharine Briggs Lecture by Yinka Olusoga at The Warburg Institute, London. Tickets £10: https://t.co/bJiJcsoSrY

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Next week: join us for our next online talk: Jane Bonsall, ''The Seven Sages of Rome' Database'. Tuesday 6 October, 19:00-20:30 BST on Zoom. Tickets £6.00 (£4 for members with promo code) https://t.co/Qag1NZQ8m2

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Tomorrow!

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Next week: join us for our next online talk: Julian Goodare, 'Scottish Peasants in the Magical Landscape'. Tuesday 22 September, 19:00-20:30 BST on Zoom. Tickets £6.00 (£4 for members with promo code) https://t.co/6SpCpKdrT4

[Dr Francis Young @DrFrancisYoung]

I’ve just been elected to the Council of the Folklore Society! Wassailing bowls all round 🍻

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Next week: join us for our next online talk: Julian Goodare, 'Scottish Peasants in the Magical Landscape'. Tuesday 22 September, 19:00-20:30 BST on Zoom. Tickets £6.00 (£4 for members with promo code) https://t.co/6SpCpKdrT4

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Tomorrow!

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Next week: join us for a brilliant first online talk of our autumn programme: Tabitha Stanmore, 'Storytelling in the Fens'. Tuesday 8 September, 19:00-20:30 BST on Zoom. Tickets £6.00 (£4 for members with promo code) https://t.co/AXD33m60wV

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Online tickets still available for The Folklore Society Presidential Address 2026

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The Folklore Society Presidential Address 2026, 'The Passion of the Flax, Continued', is on Tues 15th Sept at 17:30 BST. Online via Zoom, with limited in-person places for FLS members also attending our AGM. This is a free event but donations are welcomed https://t.co/Kn0llJzUGK

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Next week: join us for a brilliant first online talk of our autumn programme: Tabitha Stanmore, 'Storytelling in the Fens'. Tuesday 8 September, 19:00-20:30 BST on Zoom. Tickets £6.00 (£4 for members with promo code) https://t.co/AXD33m60wV

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Details and tickets aren't yet up for all talks, but will be added to our events page https://t.co/JitTk7zf2Z soon. Keep an eye on the events page for details of all our events - online talks, conferences and the Katharine Briggs Lecture and Book Award

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We have a brilliant programme of online talks lined up for the rest of the year, starting on 8th September with
Tabitha Stanmore, 'Storytelling in the Fens'. Talks are on Zoom at 7pm BST/GMT. Tickets £6, or £4 for members. Details and tickets here: https://t.co/JitTk7zf2Z

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📢Entries open for The Folklore Society President’s Prize 2026: deadline 30 Sept 2026📢 Awarded to a folklore studies essay by a student on a relevant undergrad or post-grad or equivalent course at a university/institution of HE or FE in the UK or ROI https://t.co/00NxVHAFdv

[The Folklore Society @FolkloreSociety]

The Folklore Society Presidential Address 2026, 'The Passion of the Flax, Continued', is on Tues 15th Sept at 17:30 BST. Online via Zoom, with limited in-person places for FLS members also attending our AGM. This is a free event but donations are welcomed https://t.co/Kn0llJzUGK

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📣Enrolment for the next run of our 'History of Folklore' online short course is open!📣 Running from 17 September to 26 November 2026. Details and booking via the link below https://t.co/OfyU3aOsFn

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Next week: join us for online talk: 'Historic Building Mythbusting'. James Wright will explain the development of myths & stories of ancient buildings & investigate the truths behind them. Tue 21 July 7-8:30pm BST. Tickets £6(£4 for members with promo code)https://t.co/QtASh5Rhu6

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The RCM Museum's upcoming exhibition, Shared Airs: Our Thriving Folk Musics, explores the world of contemporary folk traditions, celebrating why folk music continues to thrive.

The exhibition is free and opens on Tuesday 19 May. Learn more: https://t.co/vd7uJeFzp7