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Handed Down Folk Podcast
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Podcast about the weird history of traditional folk songs and folky chat from presenter Jenny Shaw. Random nerdiness. Handeddown.buzzsprout.com
I'm taking part in some French folklore this week, with the festival of St Vincent in Collioure
August 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Lovely Cara Dillon gig at @downendfolkroots.bsky.social last night @caradillonsings.bsky.social
June 21, 2025 at 9:26 AM
It must be Spring!
March 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
We're getting a record player tomorrow and have about 80 records from my parents' collection - the sound of my childhood! But which to play first?
February 24, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The moment yesterday when the Mari Lwyds stormed Chepstow Castle gates #wassail #marilwyd #chepstow
January 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The English getting ready to meet the Welsh on the old bridge
January 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Here come the Maris!
January 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Waiting for the Mari Lwyds to storm Chepstow Vastle
January 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Chepstow Wassail kicking off in great style
January 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The beginning of Christmas: singing in the Nine Lessons and Carols in the historic Tidenham Church. With an elevated view over the River Severn and a green lane behind, it's the most wonderful place to start the festivities.
December 15, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Everyday folklore. I retrieved this plate from teenager's bedroom. Clearly I taught her well, the witches will not be able to sail these boats. Just as my mam and gran taught me.
December 5, 2024 at 9:03 AM