I'm old enough to remember when then Christmas tree was in the middle of High Street in the middle of town, not outside some anonymous identikit supermarket half a mile away.

#MarketDrayton #Shropshire

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2024/11/10/tree-of-lights-returns-to-allow-residents-to-honour-loved-ones-with-a-donation-to-charity/

Parasite infestation discovered in #MarketDrayton, north #Shropshire

#AbolishTheMonarchy

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2024/11/07/the-duke-of-gloucester-visits-shropshire-with-market-drayton-tour/

*NEW POST* (ish)

I have completely rewritten my article regarding Ann Morgan to reflect my most up to date research, including the information about her burial. This lengthy but important post is the definitive account of her story, and thus, I am very excited to share it with you! Nanny Morgan deserves to be remembered 💚

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2022/08/nanny-morgan-and-shropshire-witch.html

#Folklore #Shropshire #Witches #Witchcraft #History #Victorians

Today is the anniversary of the mining disaster that took the lives of the 'The Nine Men of Madeley'. Most were still young boys. I've rewritten my article to bring light to this Shropshire tragedy and discuss its impact on the community.

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2021/05/the-nine-men-of-madeley.html

#Shropshire #History #Industrialisation

*NEW POST*

My latest post discusses the remarkable Nanny Morgan, whose legacy has been marred by folklore. She was a fascinating woman who didn't deserve her fate, who suffered stereotyping in both life and death. She deserves to be remembered as a person rather than a witch. I've completely rewritten this article to reflect new research. I really hope you enjoy this lengthy but important post.

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2022/08/nanny-morgan-and-shropshire-witch.html

#Shropshire #Witchcraft #Folklore

*NEW POST*

My latest post discusses the wonderful world of Giants and their presentation in Shropshire folklore. I really hope people enjoy reading as much as I enjoyed writing!

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2023/07/here-be-giants-giants-in-shropshire.html

#Folklore #Giants #Mythology #Folktales #Shropshire #Giantfolklore