About Me

Hi! My name is Ellen Walkingshaw and I'm a MA Folklore Studies student at the University of Hertfordshire. I have been obsessed with all things magical ever since I was a child, and after studying Early Medieval popular magic for my BA Theology and Religion thesis (University of Oxford) I fell headlong into the rabbit hole of Folklore Studies. 

I started this blog as a place to share my research outside of traditional academia, and to give me space to write some shorter folklore pieces. As I also have a background in Theology, I also write a lot about religion, particularly lived religious practices. 

My main research interests are: 

• The social relationships between humans and the supernatural

• Folklore of the domestic space

• Angels in contemporary society

• The relationship between folklore and organised religion

• The intersections between folklore and geography

However, I am always finding new sources of folklore, so expect plenty of media commentary, everyday observations and historical folklore!

If you want to chat about folklore, religion, or anything of a whimsical nature, you can find me on Twitter @ellenwalky, or email me at ellen.walkingshaw@yahoo.com.