Folklore

Folk music has been an essential part of Norfolk’s cultural fabric for centuries. As a rural county with a long history of farming, fishing, and seafaring, Norfolk’s folk music is deeply rooted in the everyday lives of its people. From sea shanties sung by sailors to ballads that tell the stories of local events and legends, folk music in Norfolk …

Norfolk, with its sweeping coastlines, mysterious woodlands, and medieval towns, has long been a source of myths, legends, and folklore. Over centuries, stories of ghostly apparitions, mystical creatures, and supernatural events have permeated the fabric of Norfolk’s cultural landscape. These myths are more than just tall tales—they reflect the deep connection between the people of Norfolk and the land they …