Happy Friday 13th. Much to think about.

😹 I can't believe that connection didn't occur to me! Part of the Gardiner image might be an idea though!

Witch-ghost talk prep, and now into the rabbit hole of the Tennessee Bell Witch.

A precious Goblin. I will be talking about my research soon, I promise.

I came upstairs for a short break, but how am I supposed to get up now?

Variation across Europe is interesting! There weren't many trials in Ireland either.

Not many people do! The cases are mentioned here and there in broader histories but there's not much detailed work out there, at the moment anyway 🤞

A pathway shaded by trees, with a church at the end and gravestones either side.

A path with a church on one side and plants and gravestones on the other.

A sunny graveyard with tombstones and trees.

Graveyard walk 🪦🌳

Who would wear this and openly be like 'I can't be bothered to learn how to pronounce names from a language that isn't my own, aren't I quirky?'?

Ooh yes I've been meaning to look into Winlaton because there's some confusion with one of the Newcastle Witches coming from there!

Yes! There's one who's said to be stuck in purgatory because of her buried treasure too.

Ooh yes I'm on a few episodes of Candle and Bell's podcast, hope you enjoy! I will do, I do talks at Newcastle Castle too 😊

Mad Meg of Meldon is my favourite, then there's some smaller stories on walking tours and a pub in the Derwent Valley.

Thank you! I'm definitely hoping to turn my research into books and articles soon! Currently writing about witch-ghosts...

I'm recording something witchy tomorrow and the client asked if I had anything spooky to wear. Shouldn't be a problem. 😅🐈‍⬛️🖤

Always down to show cat pictures.

Hello! I have my doctorate in the history and heritage of witch persecution in the North East of England and joined here today because there's no way I'm paying that terrible man. Will likely post about witchcraft, cats, and mushrooms.