Witches of Wincanton

Wincanton History Day

10 am – 4 pm Saturday 4th March

In 1664 a number of worthy Wincanton women were wrongly accused and convicted as witches and followers of the devil. This horrific pursuit of wise women happened everywhere across the United Kingdom in this time of violence and fear. It is time now for a deep commitment that this kind of persecution of wise women, midwives, healers and herbalists will never happen again.

Hear their stories from…

Secret Story Teller, Sarah Lloyd-Winder at 12 pm

Historian and Lecturer Andrew Pickering reading from his book The Witches of Selwood at 2 pm

Mystic Jasmine Grace is available for one-to-one Tarot Readings throughout the day

Vicky Vagg Reading some of her favourite witchy words from Terry Pratchett

The SEED Cafe will be open with healthy vegetarian lunch, snacks and hot drinks.