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Folk-lore and legends- English

The enchanting world of old English folklore is fading away, as the simplicity and charm that once preserved our timeless tales and beliefs are increasingly lost to modernity. In England, this cultural shift seems to be happening faster than anywhere else.

Podcast · By Charles John Tibbits · English · Official site

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Aug 24, 2026
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  1. Episode · Aug 24, 2026

    Orange Fairy Book-Andrew Lang (opens the original)

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    The enchanting world of old English folklore is fading away, as the simplicity and charm that once preserved our timeless tales and beliefs are increasingly lost to modernity. In England, this cultural shift seems to be happening faster than anywhere else. As we surrender to relentless “progress” and the challenges of contemporary life, the poetic essence of our heritage is at risk of being erased. In curating this collection, I have sought to present some of the finest examples of our folklore.

  2. Episode · Aug 23, 2026

    Book of Stories for the Storyteller-Fanny E. Coe (opens the original)

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    The enchanting world of old English folklore is fading away, as the simplicity and charm that once preserved our timeless tales and beliefs are increasingly lost to modernity. In England, this cultural shift seems to be happening faster than anywhere else. As we surrender to relentless “progress” and the challenges of contemporary life, the poetic essence of our heritage is at risk of being erased. In curating this collection, I have sought to present some of the finest examples of our folklore.

  3. Episode · Aug 22, 2026

    Ikom Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria-Elphinstone Dayrell (opens the original)

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    The enchanting world of old English folklore is fading away, as the simplicity and charm that once preserved our timeless tales and beliefs are increasingly lost to modernity. In England, this cultural shift seems to be happening faster than anywhere else. As we surrender to relentless “progress” and the challenges of contemporary life, the poetic essence of our heritage is at risk of being erased. In curating this collection, I have sought to present some of the finest examples of our folklore.

  4. Episode · Aug 21, 2026

    Christmas Tales Of Flanders-Andre de Ridder (opens the original)

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    The enchanting world of old English folklore is fading away, as the simplicity and charm that once preserved our timeless tales and beliefs are increasingly lost to modernity. In England, this cultural shift seems to be happening faster than anywhere else. As we surrender to relentless “progress” and the challenges of contemporary life, the poetic essence of our heritage is at risk of being erased. In curating this collection, I have sought to present some of the finest examples of our folklore.

  5. Episode · Aug 20, 2026

    National Nursery Book-Unknown (opens the original)

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    The enchanting world of old English folklore is fading away, as the simplicity and charm that once preserved our timeless tales and beliefs are increasingly lost to modernity. In England, this cultural shift seems to be happening faster than anywhere else. As we surrender to relentless “progress” and the challenges of contemporary life, the poetic essence of our heritage is at risk of being erased. In curating this collection, I have sought to present some of the finest examples of our folklore.

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