This is such a wonderful project! I’ve been working with hugely talented band Whalebone for the past 18 months, building a collection of poems and music with them, all focused on telling the new lore of Shropshire. We’re proud to have Arts Council England support. Here are urban – and rural – myths, and tales just out of living memory. They are the common uncommon. … Continue reading ‘Understories’ with Whalebone
We made a little video for ‘Tom Palin at Cinderloo’ – do share, do tell us what you think! We’re starting to spread the word about ‘Understories‘ – a new poetry and music collaborative project between myself and musicians Charlotte Watson, Steve Downs and Sarah Ibberson of Whalebone. ‘Understories’ explores the new folklore of Shropshire. Here are both rural and urban myths, tales just out of living … Continue reading ‘A rain of sixpences and hunger’ – watch the video
JEAN ATKIN 