# Event Details - **Event Name**: Folklore & Women: The power of folklore in reclaiming female stories - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: How has folklore shaped how we view ourselves and homes? Explore the power of folklore, its symbols and role in today’s society. With Q&A.About this EventThroughout history, women have typically been the guardians of bodies of knowledge not recognised by the elite due to exclusion from education and learned culture. This includes what is called folklore, the knowledge of how to live and survive in a dangerous world governed by chance and by intended evil. In this talk we will explore one branch of that knowledge, which is still half consciously practised by many people today: folklore about how to guard and seal the house and the body against unwanted or evil powers. We will begin by exploring our own household ‘rituals’ and the anxiety that can come with leaving the house, briefly discussing Tuppence Middleton's book about obsessive compulsive disorder on leaving the house. We will then dive deep into centuries old folklore rituals, including witch marks, threshold rituals, cleansing rituals, especially around the fireplace and the chimney, Santa Claus, and the role of household spirits or brownies in safeguarding or in menacing the household. We will discuss the way this invisible work has always been done by women, often in secret and in the teeth of disapproval from male relatives and ecclesiastical hierarchies. We will learn about its relation to what is called ‘housework’ and the way our ancestors thought about the connections between the body and the house.Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7:30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!Follow us on IG @seedtalksDiane 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/canterbury/folklore-and-women-the-power-of-folklore-in-reclaiming-female-stories/100001782090664149 - **Event Categories**: festivals, art, literary-art, womens-history-month - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 14, max: 33, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Canterbury - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Canterbury Christ Church University - **lat**: 51.279496 - **long**: 1.0898758 - **full address**: Canterbury Christ Church University, North Holmes Road, Canterbury, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Folklore & Women: The power of folklore in reclaiming female stories - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1169ff427da25941726791d943377b282ae27a49dd22bca3d81a9952c13baf91-rimg-w1200-h600-dc5a3232-gmir.jpg?v=1760435381 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Folklore & Women: The power of folklore in reclaiming female stories being held? - **A:** Folklore & Women: The power of folklore in reclaiming female stories takes place on Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 09:30 pm at Canterbury Christ Church University, North Holmes Road, Canterbury, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Folklore & Women: The power of folklore in reclaiming female stories? - **A:** Ticket prices for Folklore & Women: The power of folklore in reclaiming female stories range from GBP 14 to GBP 33 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEarly BirdGBP 14 + GBP 1 feeAvailableEarly Bird for 2GBP 24 + GBP 2 feeAvailableGeneral AdmissionGBP 16 + GBP 1 feeAvailableGeneral Admission for 2GBP 30 + GBP 2 feeAvailableFinal ReleaseGBP 18 + GBP 2 feeAvailableFinal Release for 2GBP 33 + GBP 3 feeAvailableVIP SeatingGBP 19 + GBP 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Folklore & Women: The power of folklore in reclaiming female stories? - **A:** Folklore & Women: The power of folklore in reclaiming female stories is organized by JAW Talks & Events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Folklore & Women: The power of folklore in reclaiming female stories 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 Canterbury, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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