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A talk exploring the history of Witchcraft in Cornwall over the centuries and the superstitions and beliefs surrounding it. We'll take a look at a range of individuals known to be witches, their role and impact on their communities, and significance within Cornish history and heritage.In this talk we’ll be exploring the history, customs and superstitions surrounding witchcraft in Cornwall over the centuries. We’ll take a look at some examples of individuals who were deemed to be witches, their role within the community, and how they were perceived by the people around them.
From so-called ‘White witches’ and ‘black witches’ to Pellars, conjurors and charmers, we’ll explore a wide range of beliefs in magic and folk remedies, and consider how many of these beliefs and superstitions have since been lost, and whether any of them remain with us to this day.
Keith Wallis works across theatre and film and is the host of ‘ The Piskie Trap’ - a podcast series exploring the folklore, history and legends from across Cornwall. His recent work has involved a number of collaborations with leading historians, writers, folklorists and storytellers, as part of a movement to preserve local folklore traditions, and to promote Cornish history and heritage.
For ages 16+ as the talk is surrounding Witchcraft, so will contain occult themes, references to violence, and themes and subject matters that might be disturbing, upsetting or inappropriate for younger audiences.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Old Library, 10 Lower Bore St, PL31 2JX, 8 Lower Bore Street, Bodmin, PL31 2JS, United Kingdom,Bodmin
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