Amynearlyknowledgeable

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 1 month ago to folklore

Happy #MayDay from the Best of Men team!

Podcasts play a huge role in preserving our #Folklore traditions, sharing #folk stories and traditions with new audiences + moving the lore onwards through #storytelling

Find out more about our project + back us https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cgregory/the-best-of-men-a-folk-horror-audio-drama

#Folklore #Shropshire #Mayday #Audiodrama #Folkhorror #Writing #Kickstarter

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 1 month ago (edited 1 month ago) to folklore

NEW POST

My latest post, 'On Remembrance,' discusses folklore, robins, grief, my family history, and a very special song. I really hope you enjoy it!

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2024/04/on-remembrance.html?m=1

#Folklore #Shropshire #familyhistory #Grief #writingcommunity

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 1 month ago to folklore

WEEK 2

We are in our second week of fundraising for series 2! It's wonderful to know we could bring this to life. Please share as widely as you can, and if you can, pledge as every little helps. We need to hit 100% of our goal to make this a reality.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cgregory/the-best-of-men-a-folk-horror-audio-drama

#Folklore #Shropshire #Folktales #Folkhorror #Audiodrama #kickstarter

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 1 month ago to folklore

I've written all about my motivations, inspirations and excitement for the second series of The Best of Men. If you'd like to know more about the story, why I want to create this series and the folklore that inspired it click below-

https://ko-fi.com/post/The-Best-Of-Men--Series-2-O4O8XG1O2

#Audiodrama #Folklore #Shropshire #Folkhorror #Kickstarter

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 1 month ago to folklore

Podcast people! I've got some free time coming up - if you're looking for a guest, I'd love to chat about Shropshire folklore, ghosts, and weirdness ✨️

#Shropshire #Folklore #Podcast #Weirdness

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 1 month ago to folklore

Kickstarter update!
Thank you to everyone who has supported! We are so close to our first mini target of £1,500- 20% of our overall goal. Please share widely and let people know about the project. Also, if you're able to pledge the kickstarter, it is below

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cgregory/the-best-of-men-a-folk-horror-audio-drama

#Kickstarter #Update #Funding #Shropshire #Audiodrama #Folklore #Folkhorror #Fundraising

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Amynearlyknowledgeable, 1 month ago to folklore

A little day 2 update!

I'm so grateful for the love you've given myself and the project! It's so exciting to know we could make this script a reality!!! Please share and consider donating if you can!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cgregory/the-best-of-men-a-folk-horror-audio-drama

#Folklore #Folkhorror #writingcommunity #audiodrama #audiodramasunday #kickstarter #shropshire

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Amynearlyknowledgeable, 1 month ago to folklore

The kickstarter for Season 2 is now live! There are a range of great rewards for backers, including signed script books and a chance to be in the drama. This series is an expanded exploration of the folklore of Shropshire and its eponymous Owd Scratch. Please share as widely as possible and donate if you can so we can continue the story!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cgregory/the-best-of-men-a-folk-horror-audio-drama

#Folklore #Paranormal #Shropshire #Folkhorror #Writers

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 2 months ago to folklore

Exploring the potential of creating a 'Best of Men' scriptbook, including commentaries, inspiration, and the lore behind the story. Do you think this would be worth creating?

#Folklore #Shropshire #Satan

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 2 months ago to folklore

NEW POST

My latest post explores the ghosts of Benthall Edge and the influence of the Industrial Revolution on their stories. These tragic hauntings make for difficult but necessary reading.

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2024/04/scarred-by-industry-ghosts-of-benthall.html

#Shropshire #Folklore #Hauntings #Ghostlore #Victorian #History

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 2 months ago to folklore

I still can't believe I found out where she is buried. It still makes me emotional. When I started this journey, I hoped to rewrite her legacy and emphasise her humanity. Sometimes, behind the Folklore and stereotypes is a far more interesting story ✨️

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2022/08/nanny-morgan-and-shropshire-witch.html?m=1

#Folklore #Witchcraft #Shropshire #History #Witches #Folktales

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 2 months ago to random

It's finished! After a day spent refining and rewriting- the second series of 'The Best Of Men' is finally written - and its explosive! Owd Scratch is back! Can't wait for you all to experience it! 🦇😈🌿

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 2 months ago to history

OTD John 'Mad Jack' Mytton died aged 37, a 'old-young man bloated by drink, worn out by too much foolishness.' He was a thunderous roar, tearing across the pages of Shropshire's history, reduced to a mere whisper.
https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2020/09/mad-jack-mytton-this-half-mad-hunting.html?m=1

#Shropshire #History #Folklore

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 2 months ago (edited 1 month ago) to folklore

It's officially 1 year since 'The Best of Men' was released! I've been blown away by the love and support for this, my little folk horror. Thank you all! And if you've still not listened, you can find it here

https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/12499890

#Folklore #Folkhorror #Shropshire #Audiodrama #writer #folktales

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 2 months ago to random

In Shropshire, it was the tradition for farmers to leave off work as soon as they heard the first cuckoo of spring.

They would devote that day to merrymaking and drinking, especially 'Cuckoo Ale'. It was a great day for the community.

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 3 months ago to folklore

NEW POST

My latest post discusses the fascinating world of Shropshire's Death Folklore. These systems of belief provide us with an intimate insight into grief, love, and the people of the past. I hope you enjoy reading.

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2024/03/whispers-from-grave-folklore-of-death.html?m=1

#Folklore #Shropshire #Death #dying #History

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 3 months ago to folklore

They say 'a Shropshire Mon is nivver lost if he can see the Wrekin', and this remarkable place is far more than a hill. It serves as a symbol of Shropshire, its history and people, and of home 💚

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2020/04/the-very-true-origins-of-wrekin.html

#TheWrekin #Folklore #Shropshire #Giants #Hillforts

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Amynearlyknowledgeable, 3 months ago to folklore

If you're interested in reading about some of Shropshire's history, heritage, and folklore, head over to my blogs to explore the tales of the county!

nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com?m=1

https://ko-fi.com/amynearlyknowledgeable

#Folklore #Shropshire #Shropshireday

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 3 months ago to folklore

Bee's were once described as 'Coorus craiturs’ and certainly, they play a key role in Shropshire Folklore. Read all about their prominence in the county, including the 'Telling the Bee's' ritual 🐝

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2023/10/the-folklore-of-bees-in-shropshire.html?m=1

#Folklore #Shropshire #Rural #traditions #Bee's

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 3 months ago to folklore

Happy Valentines Day! Why not celebrate by reading all about Shropshire's marriage folklore?

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2022/03/when-will-you-be-married-nurse-when-mr.html

#Folklore #Shropshire #marriage #Love #valentinesday

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 4 months ago to folklore

In some of Shropshire's older parishes, it was customary for the 'Pancake bell' to be rung on the morning of Shrove Tuesday. Traditionally, it rang to remind folk to go to confession before fasting. But, by the 19th century, it was the cue to prepare the pancake batter!

#Folklore #Shropshire #shrovetuesday

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 4 months ago to folklore

If you missed the live stream last night, you can watch me discuss my love of Shropshire folklore by following the link below!

https://www.youtube.com/live/_cjuVygsvGo?si=nCQI5J2dlqOF8_hs

#Folklore #Shropshire #History #Paranormal

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 4 months ago to folklore

NEW POST (ish)

I have completely rewritten my article regarding Ann Morgan to reflect my most up to date research, including the information about her burial. This lengthy but important post is the definitive account of her story, and thus, I am very excited to share it with you! Nanny Morgan deserves to be remembered 💚

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2022/08/nanny-morgan-and-shropshire-witch.html

#Folklore #Shropshire #Witches #Witchcraft #History #Victorians

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 4 months ago to folklore

I've finally found proof of the location of Nanny Morgan's burial. According to her death record, Ann Morgan was buried in Bourton, just like the Folklore suggests! This is incredible news!! Though we don't have a headstone, we know where she was laid to rest 💚

#Folklore #Shropshire #Witches #History

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Amynearlyknowledgeable, 4 months ago to folklore

This is so cool! You can now listen to my article about Shropshire's giants, read by the fantastic Owen Stanton. I'd definitely recommend a listen!

https://youtu.be/GUfxvdyrRXI?si=BKE5s_NYOWPWCJV6

#Shropshire #Folklore #Giants #Storytelling #NationalStorytellingWeek