Amelia Roberts

British Culture Expert

Amelia Roberts is a British culture expert and content creator based in Shropshire, England. With over 6 years of experience creating content, Amelia is known as @BritishFolklore on Instagram. She is particularly interested in medieval medicine and medicinal practices, the etymology of surnames, and exploring castles and other historic properties in the UK. Her content covers folklore and history rooted in the British Isles. She is also a native Welsh speaker. As well as being a qualified nurse, Amelia has a degree in Agriculture and a diploma in Advanced Anatomy and Physiology.

Education

FdSc, Agriculture and Countryside Management, Aberystwyth University
BSc, Adult Nursing, Bangor University

Professional Achievements

Has been creating history and folklore-based content for several years
Recently started giving talks, both in-person and online, on various topics therein
Blends her knowledge of medicine and anatomy with a passion for folkloric and historic practices to provide a 'then-and-now' snapshot
Worked for several years in the heritage sector before training as a nurse

Favorite Piece of Advice

We can learn a lot from the way our medical forebears treated their patients - they might not always have had the right ideas, but occasionally they were right on the money!

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Q&A Comments (2)

What are some great legends from British folklore?

One of my favorites is Mari Lwyd. Mari Lwyd is a horse's skull mounted on a stick, draped in a white sheet and decorated with ivy crowns, holly, bells, and ribbons. She's paraded from house to house on Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve (depending on where in the UK you are), and here's where it gets fun: she challenges residents to a rap battle. Win the lyrical duel, and she moves on to the next house. Lose, and Mari Lwyd gets to come inside, drink your cider, and eat your pies! It's a Welsh tradition dating back to the late 17th or early 18th century that's actually experiencing a proper revival these days.

Are there any mythical horses in British folklore?

We definitely have! Mari Lwyd is probably the most famous one, she's a very decorated horse skull on a stick that visits houses during the holidays for lyrical challenges. Win the battle and she moves on. But if you lose, she comes inside to drink your cider and eat your pies. She's actually having quite the comeback lately, which is brilliant to see!

Co-authored Articles (8)

120+ Victorian Era Last Names & Their Meanings

British culture expert Amelia Roberts explains what the Victorians liked in a surnameSo you’ve come up with an amazing idea for a story set in the Victorian era, but you’re having trouble coming up with last names fo...

70+ Old English Names for Males & What They Mean

British Culture Expert Amelia Roberts discusses popular English boy names from the early to late Middle AgesSome names sound old, but then there are names that are ''old'' old. That’s right—we’re talking about name...

How to

Remember Henry VIII's Wives

British Culture Expert Amelia Roberts explains how to remember King Henry's wives and their fates'''Using a mnemonic device, like a tune or a memorable sentence, will help you to remember the wives of Henry VIII.''' This...

14 True and False British Stereotypes

British Culture Expert Amelia Roberts explains some common stereotypes and where they come from The British are known for their love of tea, the queen, and standing in lines as well as for being very polite (except for w...

How to

Say I Love You in Welsh

Are you dating a Welsh person and wanting to express your feelings toward them in their native language? Or are you wanting to impress others with your multilingual skills? You can learn multiple ways to say that you lov...

How to

Celebrate Saint George's Day

St. George's Day is an important holiday in England. It commemorates St. George, the patron saint of England, who is a central figure in the country's history and early lore. For this reason, it is often seen as a chance...

What Is the Dark Meaning of “Ring Around the Rosie”? A History of the Rhyme

British Culture Expert Amelia Roberts explains a theory about the nursery rhyme's roots in a historic tragedy“Ring Around the Rosie” is a classic nursery rhyme you’ve probably heard while walking past a playground...

How to

Learn Welsh

The easiest way to learn Welsh is to travel to Wales, where some 750,000 people speak the language. If a trip to Wales isn't in your immediate future, though, you can still learn the language through online study and con...

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