Amy Boucher
Amy Boucher is a writer and folklorist who focuses on her native Shropshire. Her emphasis is primarily on the interplay between Folklore, history and the paranormal, as well as perceptions of the past through the lens of folk beliefs. She is a passionate advocate of Shropshire’s folklore, ghostlore and local history, and the role these play in preserving memory and heritage. She is currently collating ghost stories from the area, as well as writing an audio drama based on the intrinsic link between the Shropshire landscape and Satanic Folklore.
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March 14, 2025
The Devil’s Role in Folklore with Amy Boucher
Join me for a fascinating episode with Amy Boucher, writer and folklorist specialising in Shropshire’s rich folklore, ghostlore, and history. Amy explores the interplay between folklore, the paranormal, and historical memory, shedding light on how stories shape our understanding of the past. In this episode, we delve into devil narratives, uncovering their significance in Shropshire’s eerie landscapes and myths. How do these tales preserve heritage? And what do they reveal about shifting beliefs...
Guest: Amy Boucher
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Dec. 20, 2024
Ghosts Of Frost And Fire: Shropshire’s Winter Spirits With Amy Boucher
In this festive and spine-chilling episode of Haunted History Chronicles, join us and special guest Amy Boucher as we delve into the eerie ghost stories and devilish legends of Shropshire. Discover the dark side of Yuletide, where ancient superstitions, phantom apparitions, and sinister figures come to life in the cold winter nights. Prepare for a journey into the heart of winter folklore and the chilling tales that have haunted the season for centuries. Don’t miss this hauntingly festive journe...
Guest: Amy Boucher
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May 6, 2022
Ghosts and Folklore from Shropshire with Amy Boucher
Joining me in today's podcast is Amy Boucher a writer and folklorist who focuses on her native Shropshire. She is a passionate advocate of Shropshire’s folklore, ghostlore and local history, and the role these play in preserving memory and heritage- something we were able to explore in the podcast today. As always, thank you for listening. If you want to get your hands on The Feminine Macabre Volume I, II or III then make sure to take a look at https://spookeats.com/femininemacabre/ or via...
Guest: Amy Boucher