Talk - Witches, Warlocks and Wellingtons by Dr Janet Pennington

We all know about 'lucky' horseshoes (but why are they lucky?) and many people have a special stone, often with a hole through it, that they feel is a useful item to keep on the kitchen windowsill. Our ancestors used many more objects to protect themselves from harm, or to bring good luck to their homes and families. Witches were to be feared in earlier times and anyone, male or female, convicted of witchcraft in England would have been hanged (not burnt at the stake - this is a common misconception). This talk looks at some of the ways people in the past protected themselves and their homes from evil. Protective items will be displayed and illustrated, and can be handled at 'live' talks. There will hopefully be no Witches or Warlocks present, but a few Wellingtons will appear!

Talk start time 6pm on 27th September

Ticket Price £5.00