Fjordhammer

Contniuing the festivities this month with a post all about the old English folk custom of Wassailing! Have a read below - https://lnkd.in/e-djHKWc #Writer #History #Christmas #Wassailing #FolkBeliefs #Cider

I've been feeling festive this month and I've delved into some of my favourite Icelandic and Scandinavian folklore, The Yule Lads and The Yule Goat. The Yule Lads - https://lnkd.in/dFTwr7M3 The Yule Goat - https://lnkd.in/dGpqjF5v If you like what you read feel free to subscribe! #Christmas #Festive #Yule #Writer #Substack #History #Folkore #Mythology

Partially inspired by Swedish melodic death metal band Amon Amarth and partially inspired by explorations of chivalric orders, my latest Substack post explores the semi-legendary. elite mercenary brotherhood - the Jomsvikings. Read on Substack - https://lnkd.in/eJi74v5B #History #Writer #Vikings #BalticSea #Scandinavia #Jomsvikings

As the winter truly gets underway, I've been indulging in some of my favourite poetry over on my Substack. Old ENglish poetry is perfect for this time of year as is the 14th-Century chivalric romance Sir Gawain & The Green Knight. Read my latest posts below; Old English Poetry - https://lnkd.in/eS23auKV Sir Gawain & The Green Knight - https://lnkd.in/eXMKBsGY #History #Writer #Substack #Poetry #Winter

It's been another busy month on my Substack, getting into the Hallowe'en/Samhain spirit with some posts themed towards the paranormal. Have a read below and feel free to subscribe if you like what you see! MacBeth: https://lnkd.in/e-yQMr5X The Ghosts of Byland Abbey: https://lnkd.in/ebgYdP85 Draugr - The Old Norse Undead: https://lnkd.in/etjEyWJZ #History #Writer #Substack #Halloween #Samhain #Scandinavia #Scotland #England

I just wanted to say a big thank you to all those that tuned into my chat with Paul Collins on Black Country Radio's "Black Country Matters" show yesterday. I had a wonderful tome talking about the history of Mercia and one incredible woman at the centre of it all, Æthelflæd, the Lady of the Mercians. Never thought I'd ever get to be on radio talking about the things I love most! For those that missed it, you can catch it here and I believe it is live for a week only! - https://lnkd.in/eUWnhpWy #Radio #LocalRadio #History #BlackCountryMatters #BlackCountryRadio #WestMidlands #Mercia #AngloSaxons #Vikings #LadyoftheMercians #ThankYou

This Sunday I shall leave the boundaries of Wessex once more and venture into the mighty Mercia! Why you ask? Well, I will be appearing on Black Country Radio's "Black Country Matters" show. Hosted by radio legend Paul Collins, I will be discussing the kingdom of Mercia, and most importantly, about the formidable Æthelflæd, the Lady of the Mercians. She is a phenomenal figure in Anglo-Saxon history and had a big impact in the West Midlands. The eldest child of Ælfrǣd the Great of Wessex and his Mercian wife the Lady Ealhswith, she would lead Mercia through a crucial time in English history. Working in partnership with her brother Edward the Elder, if it wasn't for Æthelflæd's efforts, the England as we know it today might not have existed... Make sure to tune in at 𝟭𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 via Black Country Radio app (Apple and Android compatible), online, through your smart speaker, DAB or FM radio frequencies 102.5FM and 92.2FM. #History #AngloSaxons #Wessex #Mercia #Vikings #LadyoftheMericans #TheLastKingdom #Queens #Radio #Interview #Women #WomenInPower #WomenInHistory

My latest posts over on Substack, I've had a busy September and I'm gearing up for Halloween season! Anglo-Saxon Runic Rings: https://lnkd.in/eg3amqSm An Exploration of Folk Horror: https://lnkd.in/eH5Css3i The Hare: https://lnkd.in/eCQJdNxj Happy Hobbit Day! https://lnkd.in/eSEbaNpi As always if you like what you read please subscribe.

I have recently updated my about section on Substack. This should give you more of an insight into my background and the history of Fjordhammer. As always, if you like what you read consider subscribing. https://lnkd.in/e6KJjXwm

A busy week over on my Substack last week, here are some of my recent posts including the first of a new monthly piece called 'The Old Albion Journal'. The Old Albion Journal #1 - August 2024 https://lnkd.in/eGBp9YU4 Anglo-Saxon Runic Rings https://lnkd.in/eg3amqSm An Exploration of Folk Horror https://lnkd.in/eH5Css3i Have a read and feel free to subscribe 😄 #Substack #Writer #History #Blogging #MonthlyNewsletter #Literature #Folk