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Emily Hennessey

Furness Tradition Posted on 3rd August 2020 by Andy Frame3rd August 2020

Some exciting news from Emily: My LOKI film is finally finished! These 55 minutes took me weeks of filming and editing. It’s been a really steep learning curve in so many ways… Learning how to tell to camera, how to … Continue reading →

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Mark Borthwick and the Selkie Wife

Furness Tradition Posted on 15th June 2020 by Andy Frame15th June 2020

Hello and welcome to the Hawes Side Storyline! This is the story of Rhudari McCuidroh and the wife he stole from the sea. Broadcast live to the people of Blackpool on the 14th of June 2020.

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Summer Solstice Stories

Furness Tradition Posted on 9th June 2020 by Andy Frame24th June 2020

Ian and Mark have been performing stories on the solstices for some years now. They normally do this in the town of Ulverston, where the world is thin and there are stone circles and pregnant mountains. But this time they’ll … Continue reading →

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Princess Cottongrass told By Emily Hennessey

Furness Tradition Posted on 8th June 2020 by Andy Frame8th June 2020

Based on a story by Helge Kjellin titled “Älgtjuren Skutt och lilla prinsessan Tuvstarr”. Illustrations by John Bauer. Storytelling and music (kalimba) by Emily Hennessey. www.emilyhennessey.co.uk Created with the support of FEST (Federation for European Storytelling). This film is part … Continue reading →

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A Set from Phil Beer

Furness Tradition Posted on 2nd June 2020 by Andy Frame2nd June 2020

I first saw Phil Beer with Paul Downes in Arizona Smoke Review back in 1981 I think. It was Paul Downes birthday and the session was still going strong next morning when I surfaced. Enjoyed listening to him ever since.

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28 Dales Later

Furness Tradition Posted on 25th May 2020 by Andy Frame25th May 2020

Launching on 1st June is a Facebook page, blog and podcast. 28 Dales Later is an exploration and celebration of the landscape and heritage of Northern England. Interested in hidden corners, tall tales, yomping, poetry, song and those places on … Continue reading →

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Furness Tradition thank the following for their support:
We are extremely grateful to Ulverston Town Council, the Townlands Trust, Xanado,the Hope and Anchor, Tumbling Tom, Furness Clog and Blast Furness for their ongoing support, and to many private individuals  for their generous donations. As our activities continue we would love to work with more partners or sponsors. If this appeals to you – please get in touch with us via the contact form. Thank you.

 

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