Season 4 continues with Episode 6 – The Bells, The Bells. In this episode we’re exploring some of the folklore, nature and stories surrounding church bells.
There are sometimes dark folkloric characters explored in this podcast and so, as always, I would recommend that you should listen through first before listening with younger members of your household.
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References:
Books:
Ashe, Geoffrey et al (1973), Folklore Myths and Legends Of Britain, Readers Digest
Westwood & Simpson (2005) The Lore Of The Land, Penguin Books
Schneidau, Lisa (2022) River Folk Tales, The History Press
Online:
St Clements Bells ringing -
The Bells The Bells - https://literature.stackexchange.com/questions/23549/origin-of-the-bells-the-bells-quote
For Whom The Bell Tolls by John Donne - https://allpoetry.com/For-whom-the-Bell-Tolls
Folklore Thursday – Folklore of Bells - Folklore Thursday - https://folklorethursday.com/folklife/the-folklore-of-bells/
Superstition – Fun With Bells - https://funwithbells.com/episode/superstition
Church Bell Ringing Explained - https://restless.co.uk/leisure-and-lifestyle/art-and-culture/church-bell-ringing-explained/
Method Names - https://www.treblesgoing.org.uk/methodringing.html#
Bosham bell - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosham#:~:text=There%20is%20a%20legend%20that,joined%20in%2C%20destroying%20the%20ship.
https://www.1066.co.nz/Mosaic%20DVD/text/buildings/boshamchurch.htm
Forrabury Bells - https://sacred-texts.com/neu/eng/prwe/prwe305.htm
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