The FolkLore Press
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Publishing the folklore and poetry of Stephen G. Rae. Introducing: Folklore of the Lake District, and Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin. In 2026, books on Scottish folklore, and Elves and Fairies
The "Luck of Edenhall" is a glass goblet given as a gift by local faeries. In reality, the butler stole it from the faerie folk
more: 'Folklore of the Lake District' by Stephen G. Rae
#bookologythursday #folklore
📷 V&A London
more: 'Folklore of the Lake District' by Stephen G. Rae
#bookologythursday #folklore
📷 V&A London
December 11, 2025 at 11:24 AM
The "Luck of Edenhall" is a glass goblet given as a gift by local faeries. In reality, the butler stole it from the faerie folk
more: 'Folklore of the Lake District' by Stephen G. Rae
#bookologythursday #folklore
📷 V&A London
more: 'Folklore of the Lake District' by Stephen G. Rae
#bookologythursday #folklore
📷 V&A London
For your #ChristmasList this year:
"Folklore of the Lake District" and "Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin" by Stephen G. Rae
Available in print and #ebook
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#folklore #books #booksky
"Folklore of the Lake District" and "Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin" by Stephen G. Rae
Available in print and #ebook
folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #books #booksky
December 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
For your #ChristmasList this year:
"Folklore of the Lake District" and "Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin" by Stephen G. Rae
Available in print and #ebook
folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #books #booksky
"Folklore of the Lake District" and "Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin" by Stephen G. Rae
Available in print and #ebook
folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #books #booksky
1733, Renwick: the Cockatrice
"derived from a circumstance which happened about 200 years ago, almost too ridiculous to be credited”
more: 'Folklore of the Lake District' by Stephen G. Rae
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#BookologyThursday #folklore
"derived from a circumstance which happened about 200 years ago, almost too ridiculous to be credited”
more: 'Folklore of the Lake District' by Stephen G. Rae
folklorepress.co.uk
#BookologyThursday #folklore
December 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
1733, Renwick: the Cockatrice
"derived from a circumstance which happened about 200 years ago, almost too ridiculous to be credited”
more: 'Folklore of the Lake District' by Stephen G. Rae
folklorepress.co.uk
#BookologyThursday #folklore
"derived from a circumstance which happened about 200 years ago, almost too ridiculous to be credited”
more: 'Folklore of the Lake District' by Stephen G. Rae
folklorepress.co.uk
#BookologyThursday #folklore
Looking for a book to read these dark winter nights? Can we recommend:
"Folklore of the Lake District"
by Stephen G. Rae
folklorepress.co.uk
#BookologyThursday #BookSky
art: Pascal Moguerou
"Folklore of the Lake District"
by Stephen G. Rae
folklorepress.co.uk
#BookologyThursday #BookSky
art: Pascal Moguerou
November 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Looking for a book to read these dark winter nights? Can we recommend:
"Folklore of the Lake District"
by Stephen G. Rae
folklorepress.co.uk
#BookologyThursday #BookSky
art: Pascal Moguerou
"Folklore of the Lake District"
by Stephen G. Rae
folklorepress.co.uk
#BookologyThursday #BookSky
art: Pascal Moguerou
#WeekendReads 📚 and the tale of the Last Faeries in Cumbria
"Folklore of the Lake District"
by Stephen G. Rae
folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #lakedistrict #booksky
art : Florence Susan Harrison
"Folklore of the Lake District"
by Stephen G. Rae
folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #lakedistrict #booksky
art : Florence Susan Harrison
November 21, 2025 at 10:11 AM
#WeekendReads 📚 and the tale of the Last Faeries in Cumbria
"Folklore of the Lake District"
by Stephen G. Rae
folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #lakedistrict #booksky
art : Florence Susan Harrison
"Folklore of the Lake District"
by Stephen G. Rae
folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #lakedistrict #booksky
art : Florence Susan Harrison
#WeekendReads 📚 Redcap, the killer goblin from Anglo-Scottish Borders lore
"Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin; an encyclopedia of worldfolklore"
by Stephen G. Rae
folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #goblins #booksky
art: Stephen G. Rae
"Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin; an encyclopedia of worldfolklore"
by Stephen G. Rae
folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #goblins #booksky
art: Stephen G. Rae
November 21, 2025 at 10:09 AM
#WeekendReads 📚 Redcap, the killer goblin from Anglo-Scottish Borders lore
"Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin; an encyclopedia of worldfolklore"
by Stephen G. Rae
folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #goblins #booksky
art: Stephen G. Rae
"Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin; an encyclopedia of worldfolklore"
by Stephen G. Rae
folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #goblins #booksky
art: Stephen G. Rae
churn butter, churn!
Peter stands at our gate
waiting for a butter-cake!
churn butter, churn
read more of the Derbyshire Hob-hurst in: "Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin" by Stephen G. Rae
more: folklorepress.co.uk
#bookologythursday #booksky
Peter stands at our gate
waiting for a butter-cake!
churn butter, churn
read more of the Derbyshire Hob-hurst in: "Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin" by Stephen G. Rae
more: folklorepress.co.uk
#bookologythursday #booksky
November 20, 2025 at 10:42 AM
churn butter, churn!
Peter stands at our gate
waiting for a butter-cake!
churn butter, churn
read more of the Derbyshire Hob-hurst in: "Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin" by Stephen G. Rae
more: folklorepress.co.uk
#bookologythursday #booksky
Peter stands at our gate
waiting for a butter-cake!
churn butter, churn
read more of the Derbyshire Hob-hurst in: "Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin" by Stephen G. Rae
more: folklorepress.co.uk
#bookologythursday #booksky
#WeekendReads 📚
Brownie, a household helper, but never offer it a set of clothing, it will leave your employ
"Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin"
by Stephen G. Rae
Link: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #goblins #booksky
art: Arthur Rackham
Brownie, a household helper, but never offer it a set of clothing, it will leave your employ
"Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin"
by Stephen G. Rae
Link: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #goblins #booksky
art: Arthur Rackham
November 14, 2025 at 12:14 PM
#WeekendReads 📚
Brownie, a household helper, but never offer it a set of clothing, it will leave your employ
"Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin"
by Stephen G. Rae
Link: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #goblins #booksky
art: Arthur Rackham
Brownie, a household helper, but never offer it a set of clothing, it will leave your employ
"Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin"
by Stephen G. Rae
Link: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #goblins #booksky
art: Arthur Rackham
#WeekendReads 📚
The "Luck of Edenhall", the magical glass goblet stolen from faeries, now on display at the V&A, London
"Folklore of the Lake District"
by Stephen G. Rae
Link: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #lakedistrict #booksky
The "Luck of Edenhall", the magical glass goblet stolen from faeries, now on display at the V&A, London
"Folklore of the Lake District"
by Stephen G. Rae
Link: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #lakedistrict #booksky
November 14, 2025 at 12:12 PM
#WeekendReads 📚
The "Luck of Edenhall", the magical glass goblet stolen from faeries, now on display at the V&A, London
"Folklore of the Lake District"
by Stephen G. Rae
Link: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #lakedistrict #booksky
The "Luck of Edenhall", the magical glass goblet stolen from faeries, now on display at the V&A, London
"Folklore of the Lake District"
by Stephen G. Rae
Link: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #lakedistrict #booksky
The Lair of the White Worm by Bram Stoker #BOTD
The 1988 film of the same name directed by Ken Russell is loosely based on Stoker's book
The 1988 film of the same name directed by Ken Russell is loosely based on Stoker's book
November 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The Lair of the White Worm by Bram Stoker #BOTD
The 1988 film of the same name directed by Ken Russell is loosely based on Stoker's book
The 1988 film of the same name directed by Ken Russell is loosely based on Stoker's book
"I want you to believe... to believe in things that you cannot"
~ Bram Stoker #botd 1847
📷 Gary Oldman on the set of 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' by Fabian Cevallos
~ Bram Stoker #botd 1847
📷 Gary Oldman on the set of 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' by Fabian Cevallos
November 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
"I want you to believe... to believe in things that you cannot"
~ Bram Stoker #botd 1847
📷 Gary Oldman on the set of 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' by Fabian Cevallos
~ Bram Stoker #botd 1847
📷 Gary Oldman on the set of 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' by Fabian Cevallos
#Booksky community 📚
"Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin; an encyclopedia of world folklore" by Stephen G. Rae
tales of 200+ goblins in world folklore
info: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #goblins #books
cover art: M. Ensoll
"Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin; an encyclopedia of world folklore" by Stephen G. Rae
tales of 200+ goblins in world folklore
info: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #goblins #books
cover art: M. Ensoll
November 5, 2025 at 11:25 AM
#Booksky community 📚
"Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin; an encyclopedia of world folklore" by Stephen G. Rae
tales of 200+ goblins in world folklore
info: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #goblins #books
cover art: M. Ensoll
"Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin; an encyclopedia of world folklore" by Stephen G. Rae
tales of 200+ goblins in world folklore
info: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #goblins #books
cover art: M. Ensoll
#Booksky community 📚
"Folklore of the Lake District"
by Stephen G. Rae
come on a magical journey in folklore through the Lake District and its surrounding counties
info: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #lakedistrict #books
cover art: M. Ensoll
"Folklore of the Lake District"
by Stephen G. Rae
come on a magical journey in folklore through the Lake District and its surrounding counties
info: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #lakedistrict #books
cover art: M. Ensoll
November 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
#Booksky community 📚
"Folklore of the Lake District"
by Stephen G. Rae
come on a magical journey in folklore through the Lake District and its surrounding counties
info: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #lakedistrict #books
cover art: M. Ensoll
"Folklore of the Lake District"
by Stephen G. Rae
come on a magical journey in folklore through the Lake District and its surrounding counties
info: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #lakedistrict #books
cover art: M. Ensoll
"To have a raven's knowledge" is an ancient proverb meaning, to have supernatural powers
In a mythology from the indigenous peoples of the americas, ravens were once only white; they helped humans master fire, and were turned black by the flames
#WyrdWednesday #BonfireNight
In a mythology from the indigenous peoples of the americas, ravens were once only white; they helped humans master fire, and were turned black by the flames
#WyrdWednesday #BonfireNight
November 5, 2025 at 11:12 AM
"To have a raven's knowledge" is an ancient proverb meaning, to have supernatural powers
In a mythology from the indigenous peoples of the americas, ravens were once only white; they helped humans master fire, and were turned black by the flames
#WyrdWednesday #BonfireNight
In a mythology from the indigenous peoples of the americas, ravens were once only white; they helped humans master fire, and were turned black by the flames
#WyrdWednesday #BonfireNight
It's #1stNovember so remember to say: "brown rabbits, brown rabbits, brown rabbits" whilst walking downstairs backwards
to ensure #goodluck for the rest of the month 🐰
to ensure #goodluck for the rest of the month 🐰
November 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
It's #1stNovember so remember to say: "brown rabbits, brown rabbits, brown rabbits" whilst walking downstairs backwards
to ensure #goodluck for the rest of the month 🐰
to ensure #goodluck for the rest of the month 🐰
Werecats. Lore from the African continent describes werelions, werepanters and wereleopards. When gods mate with humans, the offspring can grow up to be these shapeshifters. Similarly in Asia, these Werecats are associated with tigers.
#caturday #folklore
art: Jester Pepita
#caturday #folklore
art: Jester Pepita
November 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
As #Halloween approaches, the veil between this world and the Otherworld is at its thinnest and spirits of the dead can cross over. Jack o' lanterns are lit to keep the harmful spirits away, allowing #TrickorTreat fun 🎃
#AllHallowsEve
art: Tom Shropshire
#AllHallowsEve
art: Tom Shropshire
October 30, 2025 at 9:36 AM
As #Halloween approaches, the veil between this world and the Otherworld is at its thinnest and spirits of the dead can cross over. Jack o' lanterns are lit to keep the harmful spirits away, allowing #TrickorTreat fun 🎃
#AllHallowsEve
art: Tom Shropshire
#AllHallowsEve
art: Tom Shropshire
Roggenmuhme, the rye-mother, a demon from lore; used as a cautionary tale to discourage children from entering and damaging a farmer's rye crop
from: Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin by Stephen G. Rae
info: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #Halloween #booksky
art: Igor Krstic
from: Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin by Stephen G. Rae
info: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #Halloween #booksky
art: Igor Krstic
October 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Roggenmuhme, the rye-mother, a demon from lore; used as a cautionary tale to discourage children from entering and damaging a farmer's rye crop
from: Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin by Stephen G. Rae
info: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #Halloween #booksky
art: Igor Krstic
from: Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin by Stephen G. Rae
info: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #Halloween #booksky
art: Igor Krstic
Ghost stories; tales of witches and vampires, the Devil, the wyrd; Stephen's new book is a perfect #Halloween read
Folklore of the Lake District
by Stephen G. Rae
info: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #lakedistrict #booksky
Folklore of the Lake District
by Stephen G. Rae
info: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #lakedistrict #booksky
October 28, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Ghost stories; tales of witches and vampires, the Devil, the wyrd; Stephen's new book is a perfect #Halloween read
Folklore of the Lake District
by Stephen G. Rae
info: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #lakedistrict #booksky
Folklore of the Lake District
by Stephen G. Rae
info: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #lakedistrict #booksky
A perfect #Halloween read :
'Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin; an encyclopedia of world folklore' by Stephen G. Rae
featuring some 200+ goblins and goblin-like characters in world folklore
info: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #book #booksky
'Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin; an encyclopedia of world folklore' by Stephen G. Rae
featuring some 200+ goblins and goblin-like characters in world folklore
info: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #book #booksky
October 28, 2025 at 11:25 AM
A perfect #Halloween read :
'Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin; an encyclopedia of world folklore' by Stephen G. Rae
featuring some 200+ goblins and goblin-like characters in world folklore
info: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #book #booksky
'Boggarts, Brownies, Hobs and their Goblin Kin; an encyclopedia of world folklore' by Stephen G. Rae
featuring some 200+ goblins and goblin-like characters in world folklore
info: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #book #booksky
It's #AppleDay - Ents were the most ancient living creatures surviving in Tolkien's Middle-earth in the Third Age, and similar to the tree guardians of folklore - Oak Man and Apple Man
#TolkienTuesday #folklore
art: Apple Man by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law
#TolkienTuesday #folklore
art: Apple Man by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law
October 21, 2025 at 12:36 PM
It's #AppleDay - Ents were the most ancient living creatures surviving in Tolkien's Middle-earth in the Third Age, and similar to the tree guardians of folklore - Oak Man and Apple Man
#TolkienTuesday #folklore
art: Apple Man by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law
#TolkienTuesday #folklore
art: Apple Man by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law
#NationalDayOnWriting
The 'Girt Dog' killed 400 sheep and lambs during 1810; described as sandy brown in colour with dark stripes on it's back.
> "Folklore of the Lake District" by Stephen G. Rae
info: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #lakedistrict #booksky
The 'Girt Dog' killed 400 sheep and lambs during 1810; described as sandy brown in colour with dark stripes on it's back.
> "Folklore of the Lake District" by Stephen G. Rae
info: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #lakedistrict #booksky
October 20, 2025 at 7:12 AM
#NationalDayOnWriting
The 'Girt Dog' killed 400 sheep and lambs during 1810; described as sandy brown in colour with dark stripes on it's back.
> "Folklore of the Lake District" by Stephen G. Rae
info: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #lakedistrict #booksky
The 'Girt Dog' killed 400 sheep and lambs during 1810; described as sandy brown in colour with dark stripes on it's back.
> "Folklore of the Lake District" by Stephen G. Rae
info: folklorepress.co.uk
#folklore #lakedistrict #booksky
As #Samhain approaches, the veil between this world and the Otherworld is at its thinnest and both our ancestors, and spirits can cross over. Jack o' lanterns are lit to keep the harmful spirits away, allowing all some #Halloween fun.
art: Tom Shropshire
art: Tom Shropshire
October 19, 2025 at 12:07 PM
As #Samhain approaches, the veil between this world and the Otherworld is at its thinnest and both our ancestors, and spirits can cross over. Jack o' lanterns are lit to keep the harmful spirits away, allowing all some #Halloween fun.
art: Tom Shropshire
art: Tom Shropshire
"The Green Man - Autumn" by Stephen G. Rae
woodland guardian
clothed in an autumnal hue
the turning season
folklorepress.co.uk
#haiku #autumn #BookWormSat
art: Stephen G. Rae
woodland guardian
clothed in an autumnal hue
the turning season
folklorepress.co.uk
#haiku #autumn #BookWormSat
art: Stephen G. Rae
October 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM
"The Green Man - Autumn" by Stephen G. Rae
woodland guardian
clothed in an autumnal hue
the turning season
folklorepress.co.uk
#haiku #autumn #BookWormSat
art: Stephen G. Rae
woodland guardian
clothed in an autumnal hue
the turning season
folklorepress.co.uk
#haiku #autumn #BookWormSat
art: Stephen G. Rae