‘folk is naturally inclusive. it is for everyone’

Every now and then, a book comes along where it’s always a joy to dip in, even if just for a few pages. Folklore fits that description. The title’s sub-heading, A Journey Through the Past and Present,

The strong social norms of Britain’s working class helped generations of immigrants integrate. But today’s fractured society makes that far harder, with worrying implications for the future

Corn-dolly crafter Colette Hughes describes the bleak situations our ancestors faced. “Imagine,” she says. “It’s winter and your family is hungry and cold. It gets dark early, fresh food is in short s

In the borderlands, something is stirring. A current of eclectic neopaganism braided with folk music, performance art and countercultural fashion. From time to time when the stars align these currents

Blacksmith and metal artist Lisa Wisdom

I’ve just returned from three magical days in the Lake District. Craggy mountains, mist over the fells, and the gentle hum of a Herdwick sheep or two. I stayed near Hill Top, once home to Beatrix Pott