Dr Karen F. Pierce
@darklecat.bsky.social
Cataloguing librarian, author, independent researcher, artist, pagan; lover of stone circles, folklore, myth, cats, books & European social dance.
Currently writing a book on the folklore of burial chambers/cromlechs in Wales.
Currently writing a book on the folklore of burial chambers/cromlechs in Wales.
Lovely lighthouse image from the Pete's Dragon sticker book that belongs to my brother.
October 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Lovely lighthouse image from the Pete's Dragon sticker book that belongs to my brother.
Summer solstice sunrise at Cairn Holy this morning.
June 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Summer solstice sunrise at Cairn Holy this morning.
2025 April 20th : Visited the Singing Ringing Tree (not the one from the scary folk tale, the one near Burnley!).
April 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
2025 April 20th : Visited the Singing Ringing Tree (not the one from the scary folk tale, the one near Burnley!).
Today I had some spare time and instead of staying in the house and doing all the important jobs that need doing I went for a three hour walk around Greenbooth and Naden Valley reservoirs.
April 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Today I had some spare time and instead of staying in the house and doing all the important jobs that need doing I went for a three hour walk around Greenbooth and Naden Valley reservoirs.
December 21, 2024 at 7:32 PM
In Birmingham for the Times Higher Education Awards, our library team is on a shortlist!
November 28, 2024 at 4:31 PM
In Birmingham for the Times Higher Education Awards, our library team is on a shortlist!
My mum is currently in hospital, things are a bit tough at the moment so I am trying to enjoy the small things, like snowy landscapes I would miss if I were at home.
November 21, 2024 at 7:46 PM
My mum is currently in hospital, things are a bit tough at the moment so I am trying to enjoy the small things, like snowy landscapes I would miss if I were at home.
The latest copy of Northern Earth popped through my door today. I'd completely forgotten I had an article in it, so that was a nice surprise 😅 #burialchambers #portholestones
November 15, 2024 at 9:14 PM
The latest copy of Northern Earth popped through my door today. I'd completely forgotten I had an article in it, so that was a nice surprise 😅 #burialchambers #portholestones
Looking forward to giving a talk on the folklore of stone circles to the Pontypridd Pagan Moot tomorrow #folklore #stonecircles
November 15, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Looking forward to giving a talk on the folklore of stone circles to the Pontypridd Pagan Moot tomorrow #folklore #stonecircles
That awkward first post, and the start of rebuilding interesting supportive networks. In my spare time I'm research folklore of burial chambers and/or cromlechs/dolmens in Wales. This one is called Gwal-y-Filast (The Greyhound Bitch's Lair).
November 14, 2024 at 4:09 PM
That awkward first post, and the start of rebuilding interesting supportive networks. In my spare time I'm research folklore of burial chambers and/or cromlechs/dolmens in Wales. This one is called Gwal-y-Filast (The Greyhound Bitch's Lair).