Folk Around And Find Out
@folkaround.bsky.social
Folklore & History Enthusiast
Curator of Hidden West Yorkshire for the BBC
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Curator of Hidden West Yorkshire for the BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0hzw9dt?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile
“Ship Of The Gods”
@ WX Wakefield
@ WX Wakefield
November 22, 2025 at 12:38 AM
“Ship Of The Gods”
@ WX Wakefield
@ WX Wakefield
Official photos are up!
You can almost smell the fear!
You can almost smell the fear!
October 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Official photos are up!
You can almost smell the fear!
You can almost smell the fear!
Medal #26 is winging its way to me - and just before nightfall!!
🚴♂️🦇
@the_conqueror_challenges
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@the_conqueror_challenges
October 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Medal #26 is winging its way to me - and just before nightfall!!
🚴♂️🦇
@the_conqueror_challenges
🚴♂️🦇
@the_conqueror_challenges
I used to hang about Wakefield Cathedral all the time in my teens.
Today was a bit different!
Today was a bit different!
October 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I used to hang about Wakefield Cathedral all the time in my teens.
Today was a bit different!
Today was a bit different!
Bernard Manning From Beyond The Grave???
He was bloody awful first time around!!
He was bloody awful first time around!!
October 4, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Bernard Manning From Beyond The Grave???
He was bloody awful first time around!!
He was bloody awful first time around!!
Happy Stooky Bill Day!!
“In October 1925, John Logie Baird successfully transmitted the first recognizable television image, which was of a ventriloquist dummy called Stooky Bill.“
“In October 1925, John Logie Baird successfully transmitted the first recognizable television image, which was of a ventriloquist dummy called Stooky Bill.“
October 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Happy Stooky Bill Day!!
“In October 1925, John Logie Baird successfully transmitted the first recognizable television image, which was of a ventriloquist dummy called Stooky Bill.“
“In October 1925, John Logie Baird successfully transmitted the first recognizable television image, which was of a ventriloquist dummy called Stooky Bill.“
Not sure if I’ve posted my favourite photo of Bruce Springsteen on here before (probably have!) but here he is at the very first gig at Leeds Arena.
Happy belated birthday to The Boss!
Happy belated birthday to The Boss!
September 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Not sure if I’ve posted my favourite photo of Bruce Springsteen on here before (probably have!) but here he is at the very first gig at Leeds Arena.
Happy belated birthday to The Boss!
Happy belated birthday to The Boss!
The Divine Comedy at The Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
Wonderful
Wonderful
September 21, 2025 at 7:20 AM
The Divine Comedy at The Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
Wonderful
Wonderful
Treat Day!
September 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Treat Day!
Virtual Challenge Dump!
Here are some fun things about Transylvania!
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@the_conqueror_challenges
Here are some fun things about Transylvania!
🚴♂️🦇
@the_conqueror_challenges
September 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Virtual Challenge Dump!
Here are some fun things about Transylvania!
🚴♂️🦇
@the_conqueror_challenges
Here are some fun things about Transylvania!
🚴♂️🦇
@the_conqueror_challenges
The 2025 Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival
September 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The 2025 Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival
Anyone want to add tracks to a virtual album of songs that you’ve heard a lot in your life and wouldn’t miss a reprieve from?
Not bad songs, per se, but y’know…
Enough.
I’ll start.
“I’ve Had The Time Of My Life”
“Solid (As A Rock)”
“Young At Heart”
Not bad songs, per se, but y’know…
Enough.
I’ll start.
“I’ve Had The Time Of My Life”
“Solid (As A Rock)”
“Young At Heart”
September 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Anyone want to add tracks to a virtual album of songs that you’ve heard a lot in your life and wouldn’t miss a reprieve from?
Not bad songs, per se, but y’know…
Enough.
I’ll start.
“I’ve Had The Time Of My Life”
“Solid (As A Rock)”
“Young At Heart”
Not bad songs, per se, but y’know…
Enough.
I’ll start.
“I’ve Had The Time Of My Life”
“Solid (As A Rock)”
“Young At Heart”
On the eve of the 70th anniversary of The Guinness Book Of Records, here’s a teaser for our Hidden West Yorkshire story… 🥧
August 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM
On the eve of the 70th anniversary of The Guinness Book Of Records, here’s a teaser for our Hidden West Yorkshire story… 🥧
Released 50 years ago today & still kicks!
August 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Released 50 years ago today & still kicks!
A weekend of Art in the Birthplace
August 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A weekend of Art in the Birthplace
August 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Twenty Five Has Arrived!
Been doing these since 2020 - lockdown - so an average of five a year for five years.
Surely that deserves a freebie, @the_conqueror_challenges ?
#25in2025
#theconquerorchallenges
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Been doing these since 2020 - lockdown - so an average of five a year for five years.
Surely that deserves a freebie, @the_conqueror_challenges ?
#25in2025
#theconquerorchallenges
🚴♂️🌎
August 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Twenty Five Has Arrived!
Been doing these since 2020 - lockdown - so an average of five a year for five years.
Surely that deserves a freebie, @the_conqueror_challenges ?
#25in2025
#theconquerorchallenges
🚴♂️🌎
Been doing these since 2020 - lockdown - so an average of five a year for five years.
Surely that deserves a freebie, @the_conqueror_challenges ?
#25in2025
#theconquerorchallenges
🚴♂️🌎
Wrangthorn Enquirer art exhibition at Hyde Park Book Club
August 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Wrangthorn Enquirer art exhibition at Hyde Park Book Club
The Gang’s All Here!!
Follow the links below for all the weird and wonderful stories!
#HappyYorkshireDay
Follow the links below for all the weird and wonderful stories!
#HappyYorkshireDay
August 1, 2025 at 10:46 AM
The Gang’s All Here!!
Follow the links below for all the weird and wonderful stories!
#HappyYorkshireDay
Follow the links below for all the weird and wonderful stories!
#HappyYorkshireDay
What a fabulous afternoon @sidneyandmatilda for the @well_dressed_derbyshire & @the.stone.club gig to celebrate the @lallymacbeth book The Lost Folk.
Superb performances from @r_loomes & @jimghedimusic too.
Plus I picked up a zine from @right.2roam
A fabulous folky day!
Superb performances from @r_loomes & @jimghedimusic too.
Plus I picked up a zine from @right.2roam
A fabulous folky day!
July 19, 2025 at 8:57 PM
What a fabulous afternoon @sidneyandmatilda for the @well_dressed_derbyshire & @the.stone.club gig to celebrate the @lallymacbeth book The Lost Folk.
Superb performances from @r_loomes & @jimghedimusic too.
Plus I picked up a zine from @right.2roam
A fabulous folky day!
Superb performances from @r_loomes & @jimghedimusic too.
Plus I picked up a zine from @right.2roam
A fabulous folky day!
I really must keep a tally of what is on my bedside book pile/curb my spending in second hand bookshops/organise my bookshelves…
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#DoubleTrouble
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#DoubleTrouble
July 13, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I really must keep a tally of what is on my bedside book pile/curb my spending in second hand bookshops/organise my bookshelves…
🤓🤓
#DoubleTrouble
🤓🤓
#DoubleTrouble
Tired?
Stressed?
Anxious?
Take a breath.
Remember…
Stressed?
Anxious?
Take a breath.
Remember…
June 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Tired?
Stressed?
Anxious?
Take a breath.
Remember…
Stressed?
Anxious?
Take a breath.
Remember…
Excellent exhibition at Kirkstall Abbey - “Trans Saints” by @transsaintsproject 🏳️⚧️
I especially loved the tale of the Public Universal Friend!
I especially loved the tale of the Public Universal Friend!
June 21, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Excellent exhibition at Kirkstall Abbey - “Trans Saints” by @transsaintsproject 🏳️⚧️
I especially loved the tale of the Public Universal Friend!
I especially loved the tale of the Public Universal Friend!
Follow me on Instagram for lots of lovely photos of folk-related gubbins!
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June 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Follow me on Instagram for lots of lovely photos of folk-related gubbins!
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