In the New Year, I normally turn my attention to widely-known fairy-and folk-fairy-tales, often focusing on the late Medieval and Early Modern eras. But this year – having encountered some interesting stories surrounding monuments in a splendid local church – I’ve been looking more at material culture associated with death, in particular, effigy memorials of the late 1300s – early 1500s.
These stood out as an ideal subject for a digital storytelling tour and craft activity, which I’ve nearly finished (more details of which I’ll post nearer to the proposed delivery).
This will probably be another freebie, due to the content and goals. If completed in time, I’ll possibly release it as part of the Dying Matters Awareness Week in May 2024 (or another year), maybe through a local organisation, which would be a good fit.
As better weather and light are now in sight, I’ll be moving on to summer work soon, and return to this particular event / resource early in a subsequent New Year.
Old Wives' Tales 