Explore books about witchcraft in the UK and Ireland, including witch trials, accusations, folk magic, historical belief and supernatural tradition. The collection ranges from local histories to wider studies of witchcraft and its place in British and Irish culture.
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Cover unavailableOccult London
Occult London traces the capital’s occult traditions from the Elizabethan period to the present day, bringing together magic, Kabbalah, secret organisations, urban legends and forgotten locations. Merlin Coverley discusses figures including Dr John Dee, Simon…
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Cover unavailableOf Doves and Ravens: The Witches and Wisefolk of Wales and the Borders
Of Doves and Ravens gathers the folklore of witches, wisefolk, charmers, conjurors and other magical practitioners associated with Wales and the Borders. Arranged in encyclopaedia format, it moves from Anglesey and North Wales through Mid…
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Cover unavailableOf Toads and Hares: The Witches and Wisewomen of England
Of Toads and Hares gathers English tales about witches, wisewomen and the local traditions surrounding them, arranged as a county-by-county survey. Benjamin Stimpson draws together regional legends in which magical practitioners were said to shapeshift…
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