Highly acclaimed folk singer Eliza Carthy presents this four-part series charting the rise of British folk music from the revival of the 1960s to the thriving folk music scene of today.

Simon Costin - from the Museum of British Folklore - explained: "These are shoes which have been secreted within a house, often underneath doorways or within chimneys. We don't really know why ...

Going and stopping: responding to the music, travelling in different directions - forwards, backwards and sideways. Circle dance: a simple whole-class dance incorporating travelling in different ...

John McMahon previews a new exhibition exploring UK calendar customs, from the Museum of British Folklore and the artist Ben Edge Our journalism is funded by our readers. Become a subscriber today to ...

In his prime he was one of the British folk revival’s great innovators, broadening palettes and expanding minds. Cherry Tree’s eight-disc collection traces his influence — but also tracks ...

Costumes from Notting Hill and Hackney carnivals will feature in the exhibition London's culture of costume and celebration is the focus of a new exhibition opening in east London. Making More ...

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