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Joined September 2020
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Don't forget that we are a non-profit organisation striving to make our collection openly available to all. If you believe our digital archives are valuable and can help with our current storage increase needs, please visit justgiving.com/crowdfunding/… Thank you #Folklore
We have started uploading our collection of yarnbombing examples to our IMAGE ARCHIVES for open access. There is more work to do but you can view the collection so far at t6a6bcb709d708a60.starter3ua… If you have photos to add, please email us at [email protected] or tweet
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I gave a talk tonight about the folklore courses I run for @learn4pleasure But ... If you fancy studying AN INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH WITCHCRAFT then you can sign up for a free webinar on Wednesday evening to learn more and ask questions. eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduct… to do that!
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The new term starts soon for my online courses in folklore taught with @learn4pleasure Next week I’ll be doing a short free seminar on folklore and the course content for anyone interested. Details here eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduct… Come along, just because it’s free!
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Have you discovered @ProjectGutenberg? It's a free e-book library with over 60,000 classic books available for download. From Pride and Prejudice to The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, it has something for every book lover! #freebooks #classics #eBooks
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Lifelong learning isn't just about going back to school or getting a degree, it's about continuously expanding your knowledge and skills. Invest in yourself, explore new interests, and keep an open mind. Embrace the power of lifelong learning! #lifelonglearning #personalgrowth
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20th century film musicals were true masterpieces of the art form. From 'West Side Story' to 'Moulin Rouge', they transported audiences to a world of fantasy and romance. learnforpleasure.com/subject… #film #musicals #moulinrouge
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For past students of my online Intro to British Folklore Course for @learn4pleasure - or anyone else interested in online study: If there was also an Intermediate British Folklore course which went into more depth than the intro on selected topics, what should those topics be?
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It's the last week of study for the students studying my online @learn4pleasure course 'An Introduction to British Folklore' and they are finishing off with a look at magical protection. If you would like to do this course, next term starts on 12 April learnforpleasure.com/subject…
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Master and Commander was responsible for a resurgence in tall ship interest, as well as the work of Darwin. You can study both of these subjects with us learnforpleasure.com/spring-… #russellcrowe #MasterAndCommander #Darwin #historycourses
Russell Crowe admonishes "kids these days" for failing to appreciate 2003's Master And Commander dlvr.it/RqmdcG
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The online course that I tutor for @learn4pleasure , An Introduction to British Folklore, begins its new term tomorrow, but booking is still open. Some followers on here have taken it and survived!! Drop me a tweet if you have questions learnforpleasure.com/subject…
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A new episode of my podcast Book Club is now available on YouTube. Please subscribe to the channel while you are there if you can. And RT. Thank you #folklore #BookClub #WritingCommunity
NEW EPISODE of The Folklore Podcast Book Club is now up on our YouTube channel. Watch and subscribe for free at youtu.be/NnUYGVYR6Xs Guest book reviewer @charliefarrow1 talks with gothic author @CMRosens about her book 'The Folklore of Pagham on Sea' and novel 'The Crows'
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Controversial elections have a long history. Oh, and at Learn for Pleasure we love @wmarybeard, so any excuse to retweet.
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I am asking those who love the outdoors to post a picture. A picture that YOU took. No description. The goal is to regain peace and harmony without the negativity. Please copy the text, put a picture on your page and let’s look at these. Here is mine....
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All the brouhaha has me thinking. If you were being sworn in as President, what book would you choose to swear on? #presidency #usaelection #election2020 #classicbooks
Considering developing a course on dystopian futures and the end of the world. Thoughts?
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Full Moon tomorrow (31st October) at 02.49pm. #BlueMoon #HuntersMoon #Samhain #Halloween🌕🧙‍♀️🎃👻 bit.ly/2Ua1WJb
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If you're looking for a late night movie tonight, try the unusual sci-fi horror #coldskin on @Film4 tonight and starring the wonderful @David_Oakes #merpeople #folklore #FolkloreThursday
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