Selkies appear in the folklore of Ireland, Scotland, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland. But are they as dangerous as mermaids or sirens? Find out in this week’s episode. See the images on the blog post at: http://www.icysedgwick.com/selkies-folklore/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family at: https://www.patreon.com/IcySedgwick Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick

Thomas the Rhymer pops up in British folklore as a 13th-century prophet. How did he get the gift of prediction and how did he link to fairies? Find out in this week’s episode. See the images on the blog post at: http://www.icysedgwick.com/thomas-the-rhymer/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family at: https://www.patreon.com/IcySedgwick Buy Icy a…

If you’re not deterred by the dark tales of the fey folk, what trees or flowers should you plant to create a fairy friendly garden? And what kind of gardening practices should you adopt, even if you only have a balcony or small patio? Find out in this episode. Find the images on the accompanying…

Northumberland features many tales of the fey folk – and the Rothley fairies appear in not one but two stories! But what exactly happens if you cross them? This episode looks at exactly that – and offers some advice for how to handle the situation should you find yourself in a similar one… Find more…

Fairies are actually tricksters, not the sweet cherubs of Disney. So what happened when a midwife in Northumberland was hired to deliver a fairy baby? Check out the accompanying blog post at http://www.icysedgwick.com/fairies Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family at: https://www.patreon.com/IcySedgwick Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick