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Re: A Very British Witchcraft
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Wiggy wrote:
...I think the idea that there may have been covens actually working at the very time Gardner was developing his ideas is interesting - these "witches" may have had a direct impact on Gardner. It was that I was thinking of, rather than a more general history of "witchcraft" over the centuries.
It was a good programme though, as always, with Prof Hutton.


Without a doubt Wiggy. For sure there must have been groups (and individuals) with a knowledge of half-forgotten rituals, herbal remedies etc still around when Gardner popped up and drew upon that tradition.


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28th August 2013ce
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