13th November - The Crime, The Witch and The Punishment

The Workshop

We will be going to have a look at the witchcraft laws that were upheld in the UK from the 1500s to the 1950s. Special attention will be paid to the witchcraft trials of the 1600s and pick those and the laws apart. We will have a look at the myths and legends around the trials and put the facts up against the fiction of the time. We will also have a look at how the trials in England affected the famous trial in Salem.

For the work shop we will split into groups, each group will get a law and then judge if a witch in question (that profile will be me btw) would be punished

The Practioner / Talker

My name is Olivia Wardman I'm what I like to call a scholarly witch, because research is a huge part of my practice and I have been practising for 13 years. I have a BA and an MA in philosophy, and wrote most of my essays in these subjects in defence of the craft. My specialisms are the tarot and alchemy, though I'll research and investigate almost anything. On a personal note, I have a wonderfully supportive partner named George and I have a very fat fluffy black cat called Jess.

The Venue and Time

The Falcon Pub Huntingdon

Please note that the venue is a gorgeous, quirky space up some steep and narrow stairs, so this event is unfortunately not suitable for those with mobility issues.

Time:  7:30pm - 9:30pm

Age Limitations

This is a strictly age 18+ event, due to the location and nature of the evening.