Dave Tonge - Storyteller, Historian and Author
I tell tales all over the UK at heritage sites, museums, festivals, fairs, libraries and schools.
I have written three books: Tudor Folk Tales, Medieval Folk Tales for Children, and Norfolk Folk Tales for Children. All are published by the History Press.
@alchymicalkirk.bsky.social
I love music, magick, philosophy, spirituality, books, animals, and theatre! MA Philosophy and Religion BA Music Studying Magic and Occult Science at University of Exeter.
@edfinch.bsky.social
Thinking about primary education, Big Education Conversation, storytelling, strumming, singing, linocutting.
@sabrinariverfolk.bsky.social
Sabrina, (Welsh Hafren) is the ancient Goddess of the River Severn, the longest river in Britain. Nicola Haasz has researched the legends and mythology for over two decades and this Podcast celebrates everything relating to our sacred river 🌀🌛🩵🦢🦆🐟⛵🌊🫧💙🧜🏻♀️🌀
@jayleeming.bsky.social
Storyteller, poet, and musician bringing traditional stories alive through music and the spoken word. Lately I have been focused on the Odyssey, the Iliad and the Mahabharata.
@marionleeper.bsky.social
Storyteller, storymaker, olive-lover, maker of weird events and marmalade, happiest hanging out with small children and their families, deeply stuck in Cambridge mud. More about what I do on https://www.marionleeperstoryteller.co.uk/
@jddavies66.bsky.social
Historian of early modern Europe with particular interests in folklore and violence.
@sdstory.bsky.social
Storyteller, TMW teacher, art therapist, psychotherapist, group analyst
@polisloizou.bsky.social
Writer, performer, storyteller, both bi and curious • A GOOD YEAR (Fairlight Moderns) 📚 • East Med to East Mids 🇨🇾🇬🇧 (he/him) http://linktr.ee/polisloizou
@neilhimself.neilgaiman.com
Makes things up. Writes them down. Dreams about growing up but not yet.
@ihr.bsky.social
The Institute of Historical Research is the UK’s national home for history. Supporting historians with digital resources, library, seminars & training https://www.history.ac.uk/ Part of @sasnews.bsky.social
@librariesconnected.bsky.social
We are an independent charity that supports, promotes and represents public libraries. Our work is driven and led by our membership, which includes almost every library service in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Crown Dependencies.
@nhmlibraryarchives.bsky.social
One of the finest collections of natural history literature, art and online resources. Come and research with us Tuesday - Thursday 10.00 - 16.00 (by appointment). linktr.ee/nhmlibraryarchives (Natural History Museum, London and Tring)
@romanpalace.bsky.social
Romans, Archaeology, Museums, Typos. We're not a villa and we don't do Latin.
@threeravenspod.bsky.social
An English Myth and Folklore Podcast. New episodes on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Gather round the campfire and listen in! https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcast We also run the old Twitter hashtag #FolkyFriday - new themes each week, so do join in!
@healingstories.bsky.social
Transformational #storyteller, spiritual mentor; reciprocity! We heal with and are healed by the stories we share. New book of 18 stories from around the world: https://StoriesOfTheHeartBook.com/ https://dot.cards/jimbrule
@tlmythstorian.bsky.social
Cheshire Life Magazine folklore columnist. Inspectre Paranormal & Haunted Magazine. Founder of The Local Mythstorian project. Revealing the extraordinary local histories of Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire. Visit thelocalmythstorian.com
@pynstory.bsky.social
Storyteller. Living on the small wilds of the canals. Fascinated by the tattered coats of folk tales, story and playful retellings mixed with folklore, Tree lore and the more than human gaze. Writes Story-Brew on Substack.
@themerl.bsky.social
We explore the history of the English countryside and its people. Posting hog on main. Chaotic Good. Website ➡️ https://merl.reading.ac.uk/ Merch ➡️ https://merl-shop.co.uk/ Podcast ➡️ https://merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/absolute-units/
@museumsassociation.org
Membership organisation and network for everyone working in museums and heritage 🤝 based in the UK 📍 museumsassociation.org
@colmuseums.bsky.social
We're renowned for Romans, cuckoo about clocks and wild for animals! Custodians of Colchester Castle, Hollytrees Museum and Colchester's Natural History Museum.
@bodleianlibraries.bsky.social
Amazing collections and breath-taking libraries. Facilitating research at the University of Oxford. Readers: www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk Visitors: visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
@yorkadventurers.bsky.social
Discover one of the finest medieval guildhalls in the world. Home to York’s entrepreneurs for 660 years and counting. Website: merchantshallyork.org
@cromwellmuseum.bsky.social
World's best collection of items on life & times of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), telling his story 'warts and all'. "National Museum in a Matchbox". Huntingdon, UK www.cromwellmuseum.org
@trincolllibcam.bsky.social
The Trinity College Library in Cambridge comprises the modern student library, the Wren Library, and significant rare books, manuscript and archive collections. https://www.trin.cam.ac.uk/library/home/ https://trinitycollegelibrarycambridge.wordpress.com/
@drjohnsonshouse.bsky.social
Quirky historic house tucked away in central London. 18th-century interiors & a good supply of dictionaries. Open Tues, Wed, Thurs, Friday & Sat 11am - 5pm
@pittriversmuseum.bsky.social
Anthropology and archaeology collections from world cultures past and present. https://www.prm.ox.ac.uk
@sandwichmuseum.bsky.social
Sharing the history of the town and Cinque Port of Sandwich! Visit the museum and 16th century courtroom Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.
@maryrosemuseum.bsky.social
Home of Henry VIII's favourite ship, the Mary Rose, which sank off the English coast in 1545 after a 34 year long career. #Portsmouth's top visitor attraction on TripAdvisor. Part of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
@longshop.bsky.social
Conserving and celebrating East Suffolk's Agricultural & Industrial history. Expect posts about museums, history, heritage & culture, and anything else that interests us (which is quite a lot). www.longshopmuseum.co.uk
@ipswichmuseums.bsky.social
From mammoths to masterpieces, we’re wild for history, buzzing about art, and all about adventure! Explore Christchurch Mansion and (in 2026) Ipswich Museum & Ipswich Art Gallery. 🖼️🦣
@nlheritage.bsky.social
Connecting you with North Lanarkshire's industrial & social heritage | Explore museum, archive & local studies collections | Visit our museums & search rooms
@scarbsmuseums.bsky.social
A community of creativity, culture and heritage at Scarborough Art Gallery, the Rotunda Museum, and Woodend Gallery & Studios. Make ours a lemon top!🍦
@northlincsmuseum.bsky.social
Learn about some of North Lincolnshire’s amazing objects and stories. Explore the geology, local history and archaeology galleries.
@farnhamcastletrust.bsky.social
Explore 900 years of history at Farnham Castle, Surrey. Former home of the Bishops of Winchester, venue for Tudor monarchs and Civil War military base. Check our website for opening times and updates https://www.farnham-castle.com/
@bho.bsky.social
British History Online is a digital library of primary and secondary sources for the history of the British Isles. Part of the Institute of Historical Research. https://www.british-history.ac.uk/
@folklorepod.bsky.social
Official account of The Folklore Podcast. 2 million downloads worldwide. Created by folklorist and author Mark Norman. Find us online at http://www.thefolklorepodcast.com Film/TV rep: Past Preservers Author for various publishers
@folkloresociety.bsky.social
Based in London, The Folklore Society has been collecting, studying, publishing and promoting the study of folklore in all its forms since 1878. Visit our website: https://folklore-society.com
@deedeechainey.bsky.social
Storyteller. Heritage botherer. @culturalfutureshub.bsky.social & @folklorethursday.bsky.social founder; #TreasuryOfFolklore author. #XR and #UX enthusiast. https://linktr.ee/deedeechainey
@mossgoblingrrl.bsky.social
Claire. Feral folklorist, museums worker & DHeritage researcher at the University of Hertfordshire exploring Pagan interactions with historic sacred sites. She/they. All views my own.
@heritagenetwork.bsky.social
The Heritage Network (formerly Heritage Trust Network) is the UK's umbrella body for organisations that are rescuing, restoring and re-using historic buildings, structures and spaces. https://heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk
@profdanhicks.bsky.social
Museum Curator and Professor of Contemporary Archaeology, Oxford University • Fellow of St Cross College, Oxford • Tutor Art/Anthropology • https://linktr.ee/danhicks
@museumsandheritage.com
Organisers of sector events, Museums + Heritage Show and Awards, and publishers of Museums + Heritage Advisor. Known simply as M+H, we are at the centre of connecting the world of museums, galleries and heritage attractions https://museumsandheritage.com
@heritageheather.bsky.social
Community Curator @ BradfordMuseums but all views my own! 🤶🏻🧚♀️👑🧟♀️👩🎓👷♀️ The many faces of a museum worker...
@derbyshiredro.bsky.social
Free access to 900 years of history - Derbyshire, Britain and beyond: books, archives, maps, prints and photographs. Explore online or visit us in Matlock. Website: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/recordoffice
@museumobjects.bsky.social
Posting objects from various museums. Starting with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, but more coming soon! Bot run by @evanbaldonado.com (posts tagged #MuseumObjects are automated). Donations: https://ko-fi.com/s/967ea41cfe