Weird as Folk: Tall Tales from the North West

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Mon 14 Oct 2024

Join the quirky adventure of Weird as Folk, where you can wander through an eclectic collection of tales that make you rethink what folklore really is. They've scoured the North West, digging into cloughs (and possibly under the occasional hedge), unearthing oddities like centuries-old boots stashed away in chimneys and witch-bottles packed with secrets, not to mention the infamous boggarts. This is your chance to dive into the hidden histories tucked away in these folklore volumes and take a leisurely stroll through the folk-forest, where you can jot down your own tall tales on a folk-leaf or two.

This historical stash boasts around 100 books brimming with English folklore, each one a window into the wacky world of our ancestors and their traditions. And let's face it, finding these stories can feel like a treasure hunt—folklore is mostly an oral tradition, after all. These myths and legends might have different names when you cross regional borders; what's a 'hob' in the Midlands could easily be a 'bogle' in Scotland or, if you're in Lancashire, a 'boggart.' Weird as Folk is all about sparking that curious side of you, because folklore isn't just a dusty old book—it's the stuff we all create day in and day out. So come along, share your own tales, folk sayings, and anything else you've got rattling around in your head as you explore the collection and exhibition.

More information at www.theportico.org.uk/event-calendar/weird-as-folk-tall-tales-from-the-north-west




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