# Event Details - **Event Name**: The History of Witchcraft and Women with Prof Diane Purkiss - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: Explore modern witchcraft in a new light and its connections to feminism and political movements throughout history. Followed by Q&A.About this EventThe witch is a deeply important and appealing figure, and her story is more relevant than ever. Witches weren’t evil, and they certainly didn’t wear pointy black hats. Instead, society has long used the idea of the witch as a dumping ground for everything it fears or hates in women. Witches are old – too old to be sexy, too old to bear children – and even today, we stigmatise older women as “problematic” or “ugly”. Exploring the true history of witches reveals much about ourselves, how we got here, and how we can change.But who hunted witches? Surprisingly, it wasn’t mostly men. It was often younger women, pressured by patriarchal systems to blame older women in exchange for temporary favour, that disappeared as they aged. This history still echoes today, as generational divides between women persist and even worsen. Learning about witches reminds us of the importance of solidarity between generations – why we must stand together to break free from these old patterns.Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7:30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!Follow us on IG @seedtalksSpeaker Bio:Diane Purkiss is Professor of English at the University of Oxford, and a fellow of Keble College. She has published on witchcraft, fairies, and also on the English Civil War, the occasion of England's biggest witchhunt. She has been in more than a dozen television documentaries; she even has an IMdb entry and a Wikipedia page… She has spoken to general audiences at numerous literary festivals and to many local history societies.This talk is 16+ Testimonials from our guests⭐ Truly riveting talks, always enjoy these - a great way to spend an evening with some pals. Already looking forward to the next one. - Alexander P ⭐ Expertly run, talks are always super informative and a lot of fun! Couldn’t recommend these enough! 5 star. - Owen S⭐ Been to a few talks and all have been super interesting. An enjoyable evening to go to either alone or with friends. The talks make for stimulating conversation. Highly recommend! - Daisy Jhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R62Jjr0tuFgAgenda?: 07:00 PMDoors Open?: 07:30 PMTalk Starts - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aberdeen/the-history-of-witchcraft-and-women-with-prof-diane-purkiss/100001978880688409 - **Event Categories**: festivals, womens-history-month, art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 13.5, max: 32, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Aberdeen - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Lemon Tree Lounge - **lat**: 57.1497968 - **long**: -2.0950214 - **full address**: Lemon Tree Lounge, 5 West North Street, Aberdeen, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The History of Witchcraft and Women with Prof Diane Purkiss - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/565284b1475ebfc774dbdf9f4054145e54357cd8829a2c0a161dadcaf7d5fc82-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf6e5f7-gmir.jpg?v=1766742641 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The History of Witchcraft and Women with Prof Diane Purkiss being held? - **A:** The History of Witchcraft and Women with Prof Diane Purkiss takes place on Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Lemon Tree Lounge, 5 West North Street, Aberdeen, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The History of Witchcraft and Women with Prof Diane Purkiss? - **A:** Ticket prices for The History of Witchcraft and Women with Prof Diane Purkiss range from GBP 14 to GBP 32 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEarly BirdGBP 14 + GBP 1 feeAvailableEarly Bird for 2GBP 23 + GBP 2 feeAvailableGeneral ReleaseGBP 16 + GBP 1 feeAvailableGeneral Release for 2GBP 29 + GBP 2 feeAvailableFinal ReleaseGBP 18 + GBP 2 feeAvailableFinal Release for 2GBP 32 + GBP 3 feeAvailableVIP SeatingGBP 19 + GBP 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing The History of Witchcraft and Women with Prof Diane Purkiss? - **A:** The History of Witchcraft and Women with Prof Diane Purkiss is organized by JAW Talks & Events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The History of Witchcraft and Women with Prof Diane Purkiss is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Aberdeen, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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