On my bookshelf | The Archaeology of Ritual and Magic, by Ralph Merrifield
The book that inspired the Folklore Museums Network
Folklore
Working with Pagans will improve understanding of historic magical collections
Peter Hewitt on a project exploring the interpretation of Pagan culture in museums
Sgeul/Story: Folk Tales from the Scottish Highlands, National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
This celebration of the Gaelic language relishes in folklore and beauty
Best in show | Costume from the South Ronaldsay Boys’ Ploughing Match and the Festival of the Horse, Orkney
Oliver McCall chooses his favourite exhibit from Compton Verney's upcoming show on folk costume
Cultural heritage: making the intangible tangible
A new strategy around intangible cultural heritage will shine a brighter light on the rituals, festivals and traditions of communities across the country
Why folk art is no longer the endangered species of the art world
Compton Verney is engaging with contemporary communities to build on its extensive collection of folk art
Capturing the magic of folklore collections
Audiences are enchanted by the romance of folkloric objects, so why are they still the poor cousin in museum collections?