Author: lincolnshirefolktalesproject

  • The Werewolf of Dogdyke – a poem

    The Werewolf of Dogdyke – a poem

    My uncle, Fred Shaw, was a close friend of the noted local archaeologist Ethel Rudkin when she surveyed Brickfields Farm in of East Keal back in the 1960s. She shared several old local legends, including some about mysterious animals seen in various locations. I was reminded of this when I wrote the attached poem.

  • Anthology Spotlight: Robert Etty

    Anthology Spotlight: Robert Etty

    In anticipation of the Lincolnshire Folk Tales Reimagined anthology, to be published with Five Leaves Publishing in early 2025, in which a plethora of exceptional Lincolnshire authors give the county’s folk tales a fresh spin, we’re asking these authors to reflect on the project. This time, we hear from poet Robert Etty.

  • Forget Me Not

    Forget Me Not

    The story of as young woman who lived near the ruins of Monks Abbey, and of the knight she was courting.

  • Anthology Spotlight: Alison Brackenbury

    Anthology Spotlight: Alison Brackenbury

    In anticipation of the Lincolnshire Folk Tales Reimagined anthology, to be published with Five Leaves Publishing in early 2025, in which a plethora of exceptional Lincolnshire authors give the county’s folk tales a fresh spin, we’re asking these authors to reflect on the project. This week, Alison Brackenbury shares her perspective on the county.

  • Anthology Spotlight: Nick Triplow

    Anthology Spotlight: Nick Triplow

    In anticipation of the Lincolnshire Folk Tales Reimagined anthology, to be published with Five Leaves Publishing in early 2025, in which a plethora of exceptional Lincolnshire authors give the county’s folk tales a fresh spin, we’re giving them a chance to reflect on the project.

  • Casting Stones

    Casting Stones

    ‘P’ the person behind Boggarstones project, is a heritage professional and artist who lives in south Lincolnshire. ‘P’ is interested in people, landscapes and history, and especially how these three overlap and intertwine. While the Boggartsones project is a folklore collecting endeavour, an equal aim is to help people discover, engage with, and discuss their…