The Folklore Society
Officers and Committee
The Folklore Society is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status.
Directors: Mr Andrew Bennett, Dr. Marion Bowman, Dr. Eddie Cass, Prof. James H. Grayson, Prof. Jill Kraye, Prof. Patricia Lysaght MRIA, Mr Robert McDowall, Prof W.F. Ryan, Mr John Willmott, Dr. Juliette Wood. One third of the directors retire each year by rotation but may be re-elected. However, the day-to-day activities and decisions are the responsibility of the Folklore Society Committee and Officers.
Officers, 2012-2013
- President: Mr Robert McDowall
- Vice Presidents: Dr Eddie Cass; Prof. Will Ryan
- Secretary: Prof. James H. Grayson
- Honorary Treasurer: Mr John M. Willmott
- Honorary Librarian: Prof. Jill Kraye
- Honorary Vice-President: Dr Venetia Newall
- Editor of Folklore: Prof. Patricia Lysaght
Committee Members, 2012-2013
- Dr David Atkinson
- Mr Andrew Bennett
- Dr Marion Bowman
- Dr Paul Cowdell
- Dr Oliver Douglas
- Mr Jeremy Harte
- Dr Lizanne Henderson
- Mr David Palliser
- Mr William Roberts
- Dr Jonathan Roper
- Dr Doc Rowe
- Prof. Ian Russell
- Dr Jacqueline Simpson
- Dr Juliette Wood