Littlestone wrote: 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.
Exactly.
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