Each week we will focus on a myth, legend, folktale or custom from the British Isles. You may have heard some of them, and some of them may be new to you - either way, they are exciting and compelling.  It is possible to trace some of them to historical facts, while others are more ancient and their origins are more difficult to find.  In this ongoing class I will tell the story and relate it to the historical context too.

I have always been fascinated by the tales of old Britain, starting as a child when I read books on dragon and sea monster myths.  I studied the tropes of these myths and legends at university as part of my English Literature degree, and still enjoy reading books like The Mabinogion (old Welsh stories), The Orkneyinga Saga (stories from one of my favourite places, Orkney) and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (with links to the Arthurian legends). I find them compelling and exciting, and I love to pass them on to others. Folk traditions still play a large part of British culture, and I love to research them.  

I aim to make the classes relaxed and enjoyable, and to pass on my own enthusiasm for the subject!

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After the class, I will sometimes provide links to other resources that your child may be interested in to back up what they have found out in the lesson.  Following them is not compulsory.
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At the end of each class the students will be given the chance to share what they have found most interesting about the topic.
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