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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.

Intern post: The Opie Boxes

Published 16th April 2026

Beginner's luck? Our intern examines a collection of superstitions.  

Intern post: Caida and the Cuttings

Published 23rd March 2026

Our intern takes you through her current work

''Oss 'Oss, Wee Oss'' Book

Published 22nd March 2026

New book on Padstow's 'Obby 'Oss May Day tradition published