The Helpful Hob and Mysterious Merman of the North York Moors
07/01/20 • 16 min
Are you ready for another Faerie Folk adventure? Today's journey takes us to The North York Moors where we learn all about the household spirit known as a Hob, that might secretly help out with some of your day-to-day chores - but only if you stay on its good side. We also take a trip down to the beach, to discover the legend of the Skinningrove merman and find out whether the 'man from the sea' was all that he seemed.
There’s more myths and magic waiting for you over on social media too:
Twitter: twitter.com/thefaerie_folk
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefaerie_folk/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefaeriefolk/
Galway by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3795-galway
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
*December 2020 Update*: Travel between United Kingdom locations is currently discouraged due to COVID-19 restrictions. The travel information provided in this podcast is designed as a guide for future travel plans once restrictions have eased. If you are planning on travelling, please check the information provided by local authorities beforehand and adhere to local guidelines once there. You can find more information here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Are you ready for another Faerie Folk adventure? Today's journey takes us to The North York Moors where we learn all about the household spirit known as a Hob, that might secretly help out with some of your day-to-day chores - but only if you stay on its good side. We also take a trip down to the beach, to discover the legend of the Skinningrove merman and find out whether the 'man from the sea' was all that he seemed.
There’s more myths and magic waiting for you over on social media too:
Twitter: twitter.com/thefaerie_folk
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefaerie_folk/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefaeriefolk/
Galway by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3795-galway
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
*December 2020 Update*: Travel between United Kingdom locations is currently discouraged due to COVID-19 restrictions. The travel information provided in this podcast is designed as a guide for future travel plans once restrictions have eased. If you are planning on travelling, please check the information provided by local authorities beforehand and adhere to local guidelines once there. You can find more information here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
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Somerset's Famous Faerie King And Ancient Standing Stones
Today we're traveling to Somerset to discover more magical creatures and traditional folktales. Our virtual adventure first takes us up to the top of Glastonbury Tor to meet the Faerie King Gwynn Ap Nudd and learn all about his encounter with the abbot, St. Collen. And then we journey over to the village of Stanton Drew, famous for its many ancient standing stone circles. Are they the neolithic monuments of a forgotten time, or is there a more fantastical backstory to their origin?
There’s more myths and magic waiting for you over on social media too: Twitter: twitter.com/thefaerie_folk Instagram:
www.instagram.com/thefaerie_folk/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefaeriefolk/
Galway by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3795-galway
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
*This episode was recorded and released during the first UK 2020 Coronavirus lockdown.*December 2020 Update*: Travel between United Kingdom locations is currently discouraged due to COVID-19 restrictions. The travel information provided in this podcast is designed as a guide for future travel plans once restrictions have eased. If you are planning on travelling, please check the information provided by local authorities beforehand and adhere to local guidelines once there. You can find more information here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
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The Legendary Loch Ness Monster
I'm sure you've already heard of the mysterious monster that is supposed to live within the murky depths of Loch Ness - but how much to do you know about her history? Come with us on an extra-long virtual adventure to the loch, where we follow Nessie's journey from the very beginning and learn about how one of Scotland's most famous and well-loved legends came to be.
Have you been lucky enough to visit Loch Ness yourself?
Let us know and share your pictures with us on social media:
Twitter: twitter.com/thefaerie_folk
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefaerie_folk/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefaeriefolk/
Music: Galway by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3795-galway
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4509-the-show-must-be-go
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Long Cat Media Link: https://www.longcatmedia.com/
*December 2020 Update*: Travel between United Kingdom locations is currently discouraged due to COVID-19 restrictions. The travel information provided in this podcast is designed as a guide for future travel plans once restrictions have eased. If you are planning on travelling, please check the information provided by local authorities beforehand and adhere to local guidelines once there. You can find more information here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
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