The Faerie Folk - Folklore, Myths and Legends from the U.K

By: The Faerie Folk
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  • Hello and welcome to The Faerie Folk - a wholesome travel, folklore and storytelling podcast that takes you on an magical tour to discover the myth and the magic of the United Kingdom, without leaving the comfort of your own home. Join your mystical host as she guides you on an audio adventure to discover the rich history, culture and folklore of the U.K through immersive audio soundscapes, friendly narration and historical deep-dives. Each episode features a retelling of a local folktale, a discussion of its origins and some handy travel tips so you can experience some of the magic on your own adventures. The Faerie Folk is a great place for listeners new to the U.K’s myths and legends to learn more about the country’s magical secrets and legendary locations - and for seasoned folklore fanatics to hear their favourite tales retold in a brand new way!
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  • Kent: The Ghost Ship Lady Lovibond
    Oct 1 2024

    We’re sailing into spooky season this month with a ghoulish ghost story! Meet The Lady Lovibond, the ghost ship said to haunt the Goodwin Sands off the coast of Deal in Kent, appearing every 50 years - doomed to re-create her tragic fate.

    In today’s episode we take a virtual trip to the seaside and dive head-first into the world of this legendary ghost story. Enjoy an atmospheric retelling of the ship’s ill-fated voyage, then back on dry land we explore the ghost ship's history, connection to Kent's folklore and (perhaps slightly questionable) origins.

    This episode is perfect for cosying up to on a dark autumnal evening - and hopefully, a fun start to your Halloween season!

    There’s more folklore, myths and legends waiting for you over on social media, so why not join us on:

    Threads: thefaerie_folk


    Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefaerie_folk/

    
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefaeriefolk/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/
UCR9cDyL6Lsm2CWQ_HwUfDmA

    The music featured in today's episode is:

    Galway by Kevin MacLeod / Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3795-galway / 
License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    John and the Land of Plenty / The Green Fields / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

    Both Are Infinite / The Miner / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

    Bonnie Grace / A Celtic Blessing / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

    Charles Holme / Knee Deep / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

    Fabien Tell / Last Point of Safe Return / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

    Jon Bjork / The Lifeguard / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

    Jon Bjork / A Constant Longing / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

    Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen / A Path to the Abyss / courtesy of Epidemic Sound

    DEX 1200, Pawn Krishna / The Ninth Day / courtesy of Epidemic Sound


    *Though the travel information in this podcast was correct at the time of posting, things do change over time so please make sure to research your routes before travelling and adhere to any local guidelines once there.*

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    29 mins
  • London: Spring-heeled Jack and Friends
    Aug 1 2024

    All aboard! The podcast is back with a brand new episode, taking you on a magical, mystery tour across England’s capital city, London. Learn all about the infamous Spring-heeled Jack, the city’s many haunted pubs and weird but fascinating urban legends.

    This episode is as immersive as you can get, in the style of a London bus tour! You won’t be alone on your journey however, as some brilliant familiar voices will be keeping you company as you travel across the city - so thank you to Icy Sedgwick (Fabulous Folklore Podcast), Graeme Cooke (Tales of Britain and Ireland Podcast) & Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon (The Three Ravens Podcast) for coming along for the ride.

    ***[Please be careful when listening to this episode whilst driving, as it contains road sounds (skidding, beeping etc.) that could be confusing or distracting.]***

    If you’ve been enjoying the podcast so far, then please don’t be afraid to leave a review, I appreciate them so much and they really help motivate me to keep going, so thank you to everyone who has left one so far!

    Right then... what are you waiting for? Hop aboard and let’s discover London’s secrets and mysteries together.

    Because of the immersive nature of this episode, I recommend listening with headphones.

    #londontourist #londonfolklore #urbanlegends #londonurbanslegends #londonlegends #springheeledjack #audiodrama #mythsandlegends #uktravel #ukfolklore #folklorepodcast

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    47 mins
  • Scotland: The Mermaid of Knockdolian
    Jan 1 2024

    Today I’m taking you all on a brand new journey up to South Ayrshire in Scotland, to discover a lesser-known, but fascinating folktale, starring a vengeful mermaid and a devastating curse that would last a lifetime.

    cw: babyloss

    There’s more folklore, myths and legends waiting for you over on social media, so why not join us on:

    Threads: thefaerie_folk
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefaerie_folk/
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefaeriefolk/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/
    UCR9cDyL6Lsm2CWQ_HwUfDmA

    The music featured in today's episode is 'Galway' by Kevin MacLeod.

    Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3795-galway
    License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    *Though the travel information in this podcast was correct at the time of posting, things do change over time so please make sure to research your routes before travelling and adhere to any local guidelines once there.*

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    30 mins

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Excellent story telling

Excellent story telling, entertaining and educational.

Strongly recommended if you like the folklore and myths of Britain.

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Whimsical and eerie

Lovely podcast, however I have to listen to lower speed because the narrator is talking a bit too fast for me (English isn't my first language). I just use a bit lower speed and I really enjoy the eerie atmosphere. Whimsical and magical, I highly recommend that you listen to this one!
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