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UK funding (£228,069): National Folklore Survey Ukri1 Jan 2025 UK Research and Innovation, United Kingdom
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National Folklore Survey
| Abstract | This project addresses the lack of robust research evidence into the cultural value of folklore in post-Brexit, post-pandemic England. It aims to create new data to answer two research questions, in a multicultural society: 'How have folkloric beliefs and practices shaped England's social, cultural and spiritual identity?' and 'To what extent are ideas of nationalism and colonial attitudes informed by contemporary notions of English folklore?'. The project will be led by Dr David Clarke and supported by specialists in English folklore from Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Hertfordshire with an international collaborator who has directed two large belief surveys in the USA. Our challenge is to capture an accurate snapshot of the folklore of multicultural England and gain a new understanding of the impact of colonial and empire narratives on previous surveys. A survey will produce new knowledge, insights and understanding of contemporary English folk culture at a time when many individuals and communities feel 'a conflicted sense of identity' (Olusoga 2023). The timing is important as 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the original Survey of Language and Folklore at the University of Sheffield and the planned ratification by the UK government of the UNESCO convention for Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). The overarching project aim is to provide the first empirical evidence base for analysis of contemporary English folklore through the development and deployment of a national survey. The rich dataset produced will be used to develop a range of accessible outputs for the academic, policy, heritage sectors and wider general publics that will raise awareness of the value of folklore as a cultural asset. The project aim will be achieved via these objectives: To produce the first representative national survey of folklore in multicultural England, commissioned from IPSOS UK; to create an accessible online platform for data gathering, along with open data analysis after the initial survey is completed, followed by a public engagement/outreach programme to create and capture evidence of impact. Direct beneficiaries are: The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport planned ratification of UNESCO Convention on ICH in 2024. The Project Lead is a member of the discussion panel for folklore and oral tradition. Academia via the AHRC-funded Folklore Without Borders network working to develop greater diversity within folklore (AH/Y00159/1). A sub-aim includes the potential impact of a national survey on policy and curatorial practice The GLAM sector (galleries, libraries, archives and museums) via our knowledge exchange with project partners The Folklore Society, The Folklore Library and Archive and the Folklore Museums Network. The FMN estimates that NFS data will directly inform displays and interpretation in one third of all museums in England. The strong evidence basis produced by this project is designed to create better understanding and awareness of the cultural value of folklore as a source of resilience and community identity. The potential applications, highlighted in the DCMS public consultation, include raising awareness, building participation, ensuring sustainability and supporting the passing on of traditional knowledge. |
| Category | Research and Innovation |
| Reference | AH/Z506850/1 |
| Status | Active |
| Funded period start | 01/01/2025 |
| Funded period end | 31/12/2026 |
| Funded value | £228,069.00 |
| Source | https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FZ506850%2F1 |
Participating Organisations
| Sheffield Hallam University | |
| Folklore Museums Network | |
| The Folklore Society | |
| Folklore Library and Archive |
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