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Kerry Holbrook
Senior Lecturer in Folklore and History at the University of Hertfordshire and MA Folklore Studies programme lead, co-author of the book Folklore: A Journey through the Past and the Present.
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Dec 31, 2025
• 41min
New Year's Eve, newts and Nessie: a history of British folklore
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Joining the discussion are Dr. Kerry Holbrook, a Senior Lecturer in Folklore and History, and Owen Davies, a Professor of Social History, both from the University of Hertfordshire. They dive into the intriguing customs surrounding New Year's Day and the curious beliefs in newts as folk medicine. Folklore's role in shaping cultural identity is explored, alongside modern legends like Nessie and UFO sightings. They emphasize that folklore is not static but evolves, reflecting contemporary issues and community practices, even during lockdown.
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