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by Marion Gibson

witchesetc.bsky.social
If you heard me talking about the 1652 “Maidstone witches” on Radio 5 Live and want to know more, here’s the original trial story: quod.lib.umich.edu/e/eebo/A8545...
A prodigious & tragicall history of the arraignment, tryall, confession, and condemnation of six witches at Maidstone, in Kent, at the assizes there held in July, Fryday 30. this present year. 1652. B...
quod.lib.umich.edu
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by Marion Gibson

witchesetc.bsky.social
New series Witches of Essex 14.10.25 Sky History 9pm with me, experts in crime, theatre, medicine, history, forensics, @profaliceroberts.bsky.social @goingmedieval.bsky.social and Rylan #witches #essex #history
Accused witch Bess Clarke - portrayed by actor - with woodcut image of Matthew Hopkins, witchfinder general, and text from his book, advertising Witches of Essex series
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by Marion Gibson

witchesetc.bsky.social
Oh yes, that’s come out wrong hasn’t it! Thanks for noticing
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folklorepod.bsky.social
Join me online at 8pm on Saturday for a talk on Victorian spiritualism and mediumship from @icysedgwick.bsky.social

All profits support the work of the Folklore Library & Archive

Tickets just £5 including a recording of the talk after

Book now at

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/northern-s...
Details of the talk
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Reposted by Marion Gibson

folklorepod.bsky.social
The 6th and final episode of our mini-series collaboration with @witches7hunt.bsky.social is now live.

In this one, @witchesetc.bsky.social and @magicnotwitches.bsky.social discuss their favourite stories and the future of the research

Listen free at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/seven-county...
Title card: The Seven County Witch Hunts episode 6, Archive Highlights
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Reposted by Marion Gibson, Lesley A. Hall, Michael H. Whitworth , and 2 more

moderniststudies.bsky.social
In 2026, the MSA Conference will look a bit different-- weird, even! That's because we're having a joint conference with BAMS @modernistudies.bsky.social in Loughborough, UK from July 1- 4, 2026. The CFP will be out soon! But in the meantime, please save the date.
Tarot card image of the empress with a crown of stars. Text reads Weird Modernisms BAMS/ MSA 1- 4 July 2026 Loughborough University, UK
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Reposted by Marion Gibson

folklorepod.bsky.social
NEW EPISODE

Episode 5 of the Seven County Witch Hunts mini-series is now live via www.thefolklorepodcast.com/seven-county... or your podcast app

@witchesetc.bsky.social and @magicnotwitches.bsky.social discuss with me the infrequently examined topic of the environment relating to the witch hunts
Seven County Witch Hunt Project title card: Environmental change and trials
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by Marion Gibson

witchesetc.bsky.social
I don’t think I’ve ever seen Eve looking so determined!
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by Marion Gibson

witchesetc.bsky.social
Should be both interesting and fun!

by Marion Gibson

witchesetc.bsky.social
Gloucester History Festival is staging a Witch Night, with history, music and theatre - do come along!

www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk/events/witch...
Witch Night! Blackfriars Bewitched - Gloucester History Festival
£12 / £7 Livestreamed Step into the candlelit shadows of Blackfriars Priory as Witch Night weaves its dark enchantment. Witchcraft historians Marion Gibson and Owen Davies join Janina Ramirez to uncov...
www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk
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by Marion Gibson

witchesetc.bsky.social
Here’s episode 4 of our project podcast with @folklorepod.bsky.social, about multigenerational families accused of witchcraft, “witch” children and familiars and their complicated histories ⬇️
folklorepod.bsky.social
The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · Jul 21
Episode 4 of the Seven County Witch Hunt Project mini-series is now live.

WITCH FAMILIES AND GHOST FAMILIARS

Listen free at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/seven-county...

@witchesetc.bsky.social and @magicnotwitches.bsky.social chat with me about family dynamics in witchcraft accusations
The Seven County Witch Hunts episode 4 title card. Witch families and ghost familiars
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Reposted by Marion Gibson

folklorepod.bsky.social
Episode 4 of the Seven County Witch Hunt Project mini-series is now live.

WITCH FAMILIES AND GHOST FAMILIARS

Listen free at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/seven-county...

@witchesetc.bsky.social and @magicnotwitches.bsky.social chat with me about family dynamics in witchcraft accusations
The Seven County Witch Hunts episode 4 title card. Witch families and ghost familiars
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by Marion Gibson

witchesetc.bsky.social
Ah - I’m on seventeenth century time as usual!
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by Marion Gibson

witchesetc.bsky.social
Out tomorrow!
folklorepod.bsky.social
The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · Jul 20
Watch your feeds tomorrow as I'll be releasing episode 4 of my collaborative mini-series with @witches7hunt.bsky.social

@witchesetc.bsky.social and @magicnotwitches.bsky.social join me to discuss the topic of WITCH FAMILIES AND GHOST FAMILARS in the witch hunts of the 17th century
The Seven County Witch Hunts episode 4 title card: Witch families and ghost familiars
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Reposted by Marion Gibson

folklorepod.bsky.social
Watch your feeds tomorrow as I'll be releasing episode 4 of my collaborative mini-series with @witches7hunt.bsky.social

@witchesetc.bsky.social and @magicnotwitches.bsky.social join me to discuss the topic of WITCH FAMILIES AND GHOST FAMILARS in the witch hunts of the 17th century
The Seven County Witch Hunts episode 4 title card: Witch families and ghost familiars
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Reposted by Marion Gibson

folklorepod.bsky.social
Our new book DEVON'S FORGOTTEN WITCHES 1860-1910 comes out on Aug 21

"Packed with fascinating stories and carefully researched .. important and a delight to read" @witchesetc.bsky.social

We have been given permission to ship from early August, so be the first to have one!

bit.ly/forgottenwitches
Devon's forgotten witches book cover and infographic. The price is £15.99 and you can order a copy from bit.ly/forgottenwitches
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by Marion Gibson

witchesetc.bsky.social
Episode 3 from our witch hunt history series is out! 😀
folklorepod.bsky.social
The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · Jul 7
COMING SOON...

Episode 3 of The Seven County Witch Hunts - a Folklore Podcast mini-series featuring @witchesetc.bsky.social and @magicnotwitches.bsky.social of @witches7hunt.bsky.social is in the final stages of production.

GENDER AND WITCHCRAFT: coming to the Folklore Podcast feed very soon.
The Seven County Witch Hunts title card. Episode 3: Gender and Witchcraft
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by Marion Gibson

witchesetc.bsky.social
I’m glad you forget what you’ve already written! Sometimes I think it is just me who does that
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Reposted by Marion Gibson

folklorepod.bsky.social
COMING SOON...

Episode 3 of The Seven County Witch Hunts - a Folklore Podcast mini-series featuring @witchesetc.bsky.social and @magicnotwitches.bsky.social of @witches7hunt.bsky.social is in the final stages of production.

GENDER AND WITCHCRAFT: coming to the Folklore Podcast feed very soon.
The Seven County Witch Hunts title card. Episode 3: Gender and Witchcraft
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by Marion Gibson

witchesetc.bsky.social
Early birthday present from a charity shop on the Barbican, Plymouth 😀
Two Hornsea “heirloom” pattern herb jars in a luscious olive green and black: labelled thyme and mint in a mad Victorianesque font
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by Marion Gibson

witchesetc.bsky.social
Just listened to this on the train - what a brilliant piece of historical education podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/j... @sarahchurchwell.bsky.social @davidolusoga.bsky.social
The Woman Behind the Welfare State
Podcast Episode · Journey Through Time · 04/06/2025 · 59m
podcasts.apple.com
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by Marion Gibson

witchesetc.bsky.social
Researching the Newcastle #witch trial of 1649-50 today! Tyne and Wear Archives have a lovely building and friendly archivists
Victorian red brick Gothic building housing archives and Discovery museum
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by Marion Gibson

witchesetc.bsky.social
Woo hoo, a new witch! I’m looking forward to reading this mad-looking fiction 😀
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by Marion Gibson

witchesetc.bsky.social
Glad to hear that!

by Marion Gibson

witchesetc.bsky.social
There’s still time to attend day 2 or 3 of the Magic and Witchcraft history conference at University of York, King’s Manor and online… Tickets here: www.york.ac.uk/crems/events... Organised by @magicnotwitches.bsky.social and Dr Debora Moretti
Magic and witchcraft conference 2025 - Centre for Renaissance and Early Modern Studies, University of York
Join us (online or in-person) for this three-day conference. The event will approach this thorny question from a range of angles, including legal, historical, literary, psychological and colonial to n...
www.york.ac.uk
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by Marion Gibson

witchesetc.bsky.social
Episode 2 is out- do have a listen! #witches #history
folklorepod.bsky.social
The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · Jun 23
THE SEVEN COUNTY WITCH HUNT PROJECT PODCAST
Episode 2

WHAT WERE 'WITCHES' ACCUSED OF?

Listen to this and all episodes at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/seven-county...

@witches7hunt.bsky.social researchers @witchesetc.bsky.social and @magicnotwitches.bsky.social discuss the witch hunt accusations
Title card: The Seven County Witch Hunts episode 2. What were witches accused of?
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Reposted by Marion Gibson

folklorepod.bsky.social
THE SEVEN COUNTY WITCH HUNT PROJECT PODCAST
Episode 2

WHAT WERE 'WITCHES' ACCUSED OF?

Listen to this and all episodes at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/seven-county...

@witches7hunt.bsky.social researchers @witchesetc.bsky.social and @magicnotwitches.bsky.social discuss the witch hunt accusations
Title card: The Seven County Witch Hunts episode 2. What were witches accused of?
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by Marion Gibson

witchesetc.bsky.social
Doing some Secret Filming today at Woodbury Iron Age hillfort 🎬
Green trees and dappled sunlight in a woodland with prehistoric earthworks
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by Marion Gibson

witchesetc.bsky.social
Cats in hats, shrews in shoes, dogs in clogs, stoats in coats - oh I agree!
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