The folklore of witchcraft and magic in England runs deep. Every corner of this country once had its wisewomen, those female practitioners of the cunning arts that would be approached to help with everything from childbirth and matters of love, to protection against bewitchment. Every place also had its suspected witches, those who could stop a cart horse in its tracks, prevent milk from churning, and turn into hares to run around and frustrate their neighbours.
This sequel to Of Doves & Ravens: The Witches and Wisefolk of Wales and the Borders, explores the magical and sometimes tragic stories of wisewomen and witches of England. From the legendary storm witches of Cornwall to the historical cunning women who roamed the Yorkshire moors selling fortunes at the markets of the nineteenth century, this book contains the often-misunderstood lore of those who were believed to have the ear of the Devil and those who fought against them.
| ISBN: | 9781837053056 |
| Publication date: | 10th September 2026 |
| Author: | Benjamin Stimpson |
| Publisher: | The History Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Genres: |
Witchcraft Witchcraft and wicca Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology) Local history Fairy and Folk tales / Fairy tale retellings General encyclopaedias Reference works |
The folklore of witchcraft and magic in England runs deep. Every corner of this country once had its wisewomen, those female practitioners of the cunning arts that would be approached to help with everything from childbirth and matters of love, to protection against bewitchment. Every place also had its suspected witches, those who could stop a cart horse in its tracks, prevent milk from churning, and turn into hares to run around and frustrate their neighbours.
This sequel to Of Doves & Ravens: The Witches and Wisefolk of Wales and the Borders, explores the magical and sometimes tragic stories of wisewomen and witches of England. From the legendary storm witches of Cornwall to the historical cunning women who roamed the Yorkshire moors selling fortunes at the markets of the nineteenth century, this book contains the often-misunderstood lore of those who were believed to have the ear of the Devil and those who fought against them.
Of Toads and Hares features in the following genres: Witchcraft, Witchcraft and wicca, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology), Local history, Fairy and Folk tales / Fairy tale retellings, General encyclopaedias, Reference works
Of Toads and Hares is available in Hardback
Of Toads and Hares was written by Benjamin Stimpson and published by The History Press
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