From our Blog
Council nominations now open
Published 26th May 2026
Nominations are now open for Folklore Society members to join The Folklore Society’s Council, for a three-year term of office from September 2026 to September 2029. This is an opportunity to join the Society’s decision-making body, putting our policies into practice and taking the study of folklore forward.
Ian Russell (1947-2026)
Published 20th May 2026
We are very sad to learn of the death of Prof Ian Russell MBE.
'The Archivist' Premiers at Sheffield Doc Fest in June
Published 19th May 2026
World premiere of Doc Rowe film announced
National Folklore Survey news for St George's Day
Published 24th April 2026
Who are the most recognisable folklore figures to people living in England today?
Folklore on the Move: The Folklore Society's Annual Conference 2026
Published 20th April 2026
Folklore on the Move
Registration now open for The Folklore Society’s Annual Conference 2026, in collaboration with, and at, the Elphinstone Institute, University of Aberdeen, UK
In person: Friday 5th -7th June 2026. Online: Wednesday 10th June 2026.