Witchcraft
Witchcraft is the practice of magic, sometimes black magic, with the use of spells. Through British and Irish history, people believed to use witchcraft have been subjected to violence, imprisonment and execution. In modern and more enlightened times, many have embraced the spiritual aspects of witchcraft.
Witchcraft articles on Spooky Isles

Jemmy Whitehat: Witch Doctor of Heywood
31 October 2024

The Role and Superstitions of Mirrors in Witchcraft
4 October 2024

Witch Hunt Horror: Jane Wenham’s Shocking Tale
28 August 2024

Aberdeen Witch Trials Frenzy Sparks Terror
4 August 2024

Nell Racker: Wisewoman or Witch?
19 June 2024

When Evil Came To Rochdale TV REVIEW
30 April 2024

Curses and Violence Engulf Pittenweem Witch Hunt
1 April 2024

A Year of Transformation: Embracing Wicca
2 March 2024

Shakespeare And Witches: A Dark Fascination
31 October 2023

Northern England Charms That Guard Against Evil
30 October 2023

Familiars: A Guide To Witches’ Companions
28 October 2023

Why Witches Were Safer In Wales
15 October 2023

Mary Pannell, The Witch Haunting Of Ledston Hall
12 October 2023

The Devil In The Derwent Valley
12 May 2023

10 Spooky Facts About Witches Brooms
12 March 2023

Ireland’s Biddy Early, Wise Woman or Witch?
19 January 2023

Jennet Preston, The Pendle Witch of Yorkshire
23 June 2022

The Lives of Three Curious Cunning Folk
14 January 2022

The Fylde Witch author Chris Newton INTERVIEW
18 October 2021

The Orkney Witch Memorial Plaque
21 February 2020

Shadows of Pendle: Barry McCann author INTERVIEW
1 February 2020