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mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social @mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social · 21d

The season is in full riotous colour!
#Autumn #Trees

mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social @mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social · 28d

Plan for today... curl up to finish this with a bag of choc buttons, nap, walk, dinner, perhaps a bit of writing but early night. Didn't get home until just after 3 this morning and am knackered. Have a good Sunday folks.
#SundayVibes #Relax

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mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social @mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social · Oct 1

Its October... know what that means...
So far booked in 15 tours, 3 paranormal events, 1 talk as well as the 2 main jobs that I do. Give me all the coffee!!
#ILoveItReally #October #Folklore #Autumn #Halloween

Woman drinking a massive take away cup of coffee

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Anne Louise Avery @annelouiseavery.bsky.social · Aug 16

Under a thundery yellow sky, Mouse & Old Fox were picking blackberries on Gleydestow lane. Mouse accidentally dropped her basket & began to cry. I can't do anything, I'm such a fool. Old Fox took her little paw in his, you are one of the bravest souls I have ever met, he said.

Mouse balancing on a bramble. Photograph by Alan Heeley.

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mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social @mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social · Sep 15

Why do colleagues come to work and start eating their breakfasts at their desks? Doesn't matter what time of day they come in, they have to start eating. Also eating it with a teaspoon should be banned... #Monday

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Alison Fisk @alisonfisk.bsky.social · Sep 13

Something beautiful for the weekend!

An extraordinary Acheulean handaxe knapped around a fossil shell c. 500,000-300,000 years ago!

The shell’s central display has been described as an example of aesthetic intention by the toolmaker.

West Tofts, Norfolk. 📷 MAA Cambridge University

#Archaeology

The photo shows an Acheulean biface handaxe knapped from dark grey flint with a creamy-white cortical layer, shown against a black background. The handaxe is roughly tear-drop shaped with a pointed tip and rounded bottom. There is a fossil shell centrally displayed on one face, identified as the Cretaceous bivalve mollusc Spondylus spinosus. Above the shell to the right is a small rectangular museum label. The toolmaker has knapped the flint in such a way as to retain the shell in a central position. Measurements 79mm x 35mm x 132mm Weight 0.375kg. Collections of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge.

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Marcus Chown @marcuschown.bsky.social · Sep 13

#Standuptoracism London

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mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social @mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social · Sep 14

Picked up Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte from the charity shop as its in my Gothic Reading list and happened upon the previous owners notes... love that ❤️
#RainyDay #Reading #Classics #Gothic

Jane Eyre book resting on a cosy blanket next to a bookmark.

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mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social @mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social · Sep 12

Quitting putting effort into a WhatsApp group chat is an act of self preservation. Always being the one to initiate conversation and getting very few answers in return. Always excuses to meeting up. Well I am done. No more messages from me.

mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social @mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social · Sep 12

Designing Discworld is coming to Worcester Museum and Art Gallery UK. Folklore played a huge part in Sir Terry Pratchetts popular Discworld series with creatures, beliefs and magic. Opens tomorrow and it looks gorgeous
#FolkloreFriday

Detail image is of man with a camera around his neck standing amongst a group of characters

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mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social @mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social · Aug 29

Deputy Dave watching over me while I do my work. I can ask him anything apparently!
#ColleaguesHoilday #Museums #Prop

Plastic deer on a cardboard box with a sign around its neck.

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mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social @mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social · Aug 22

Who doesn't love a duck?
#FindsFriday

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mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social @mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social · Aug 17

Giving up whats going on in the world. Its too stressful so I shall be out in the garden with Hwaet!, Myths and Legend edition.
#FolkloreSunday

Magazine cover of dragon in a chalice with two swords either side.

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mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social @mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social · Aug 13

Nighty night Hookland

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mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social @mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social · Aug 8

Oooh now then. Look what I found while mooching around in our museum stores... earmarked to look at later. 😁
An Account of the Discovery of the body of King John 17th July 1797.
#WorcesterCathedral #History #HistoricalText

Old pages of book. Left page is an illustration of a body in a tomb. Right page is title page.

mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social @mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social · Aug 5

Driving home from my archaeology job and what comes onto Classic FM on the radio? The theme tune to Indiana Jones... 😂

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mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social @mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social · Aug 1

Will be launching myself into this, this weekend. I ordered a bundle of 3 of the issues as I've heard great things. Looking forward to it!
#Folklore #Zine

Magazine with the Green Man on the cover

mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social @mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social · Aug 1

I'm really craving some sort of ginger cakey thing... I need to do some baking this weekend.

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The English Oak Project @thekentacorn.bsky.social · Jul 31

This is Tryfan

In Welsh folklore the burial site of Sir Bedivere, who returned Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake after Arthur's last battle

The lake that holds Excalibur is Llyn Ogwen, to the left off camera

The lake on the right is Llyn Idwal in Cwm Idwal

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SelineSigil @selinesigil.bsky.social · Aug 1

Corn Grinding Dance steps. In ceremonies such as in the Tatéi Niwestsika ‘Etsixa (“Cultivation Ceremony”), children perform a series of dances to embody all Corn maids #Folklore
www.inquiry.net/outdoor/nati...

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mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social @mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social · Aug 1

Opened emails this morning to one from our company health care system telling us that July is UV Safety Month... sent on the 1st of August...
Blessed Lughnasadh everyone!

mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social @mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social · Jul 24

I made it... they're all still there 😍
#Prehistoric #StandingStones #Avebury

A row of standing stones under a cloudy sky.

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mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social @mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social · Jul 21

Having the week off as its one of those "milestone" birthdays this week. First morning of first day off and I'm collapsed on the bed after a manic deep clean session. Im not doing 'holiday' right am I?

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The Shropshire Witches Podcast 🦇 @shropwitchespod.bsky.social · Jul 21

This striking account from August 1872 tells of a colliery "ghost." This report comes from near Wrexham, but colliery ghosts are a common theme across Britain. Reports often feature ghostly miners, eerie sounds, and apparitions warning of impending doom.

#Ghosts #Folklore #History #hauntings

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mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social @mysteriousmaven01.bsky.social · Jul 17

Avebury, its closer. Although I have visited Brodgar

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