Icy Sedgwick

February favourites: Do snowdrops appear in folklore?

Snowdrops are the first flowers to bloom in spring. In this episode, we’ll learn more about the folklore and legends around these beautiful alpine blossoms! Go to http://www.icysedgwick.com/snowdrops-folklore to see the accompanying blog post and images. Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick

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Take a walk along the old Corpse Roads

Corpse roads meander through the British countryside, a forgotten relic of the rural communities we once had. But what folklore has grown up around them? Find out in episode 3 of Fabulous Folklore with Icy! Check out the photos in the accompanying blog post here – http://www.icysedgwick.com/corpse-roads/ Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Become a Patron for…

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Can You Stop Faeries Swapping Your Kids for Changelings?

In folklore, changelings are beings left to replace stolen children. Are they sad victims of faery politics, or cunning creatures intent on an easy life? Check out the accompanying blog post at http://www.icysedgwick.com/changelings-friend-foe/ Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Become a Patron for $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick

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Did the Hand of Glory really work or is it a myth?

The Hand of Glory granted robbers the power to enter a house undetected while its inhabitants slept. But was there actually any truth in the stories? Find out in this episode! For images and more details, check out the accompanying blog post here; http://www.icysedgwick.com/hand-of-glory/ Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Become a Patron for $1 a month…

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