Author of Cunning Folk. Social historian of the medieval and early modern periods - magic, witchcraft, environmental histories.

Joined November 2016
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Hey Frome, let's talk about witches! There's still some tickets left for my talk on the 22nd 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-histo… @rooklane
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Cunning Folk is coming out in Japan! I've been sitting on this for a while because, frankly, it seemed too amazing to be real. But now I have the translation to prove it, and I'm very excited!
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Dr Tabitha Stanmore retweeted
The January choice for our Really Popular Book Club is Katabasis by R. F. Kuang. Join us online to discuss the book with Dr Tabitha Stanmore (@MagicNotWitches) 📅TUES 27 JAN 2026 ⏰7PM to 8PM 🎟️ Free, online and open to all: loom.ly/TBY0WOg
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There's only a few tickets left for this! Come drink cider and hear about magic and witchcraft with yours truly at @dunkertons eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-histo…
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Can't be going out without your hat.
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If 'join a book club' was one of your resolutions, take this as a sign to join @TheUL's ONLINE Really Popular Book Club! I'm excited to be the guest for January's meet, on R. F. Kuang's new bestseller, Katabasis. 27th January, 7-8pm GMT. Sign up here: lib.cam.ac.uk/whats/really-p…
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Are there any beautiful Latinists out there who could help me translate this? I can get the gist, but the specific details elude me. It regards the trial of Agnes Westland for bewitching Elizabeth Cheesewright to death (happy New Year!)
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✨ The York Magic and Witchcraft Conference is back for 2026! ✨ Join us in historic York from 24–26 June as we explore the mysteries of Nature and the Supernatural. 🪄🌿 Submit your abstracts by 14 March 2026 to magicwitchcraft2024@gmail.com ☺️
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The latest @FolkloreSociety newsletter FLS News is out today, and contains a CFP from me and @MagicNotWitches inviting proposals for our new @CUP_Elements series Elements in Folklore:
CFP: Are you working on any aspect of folklore and want to publish your research as a short book of 20-30k words? @CUP_Elements' new series Elements in Folklore is now seeking proposals - please email me drfrancisyoung@outlook.com if you'd like a proposal form #cfp #folklore
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Halloween appropriate podcast! The overlap between The Traitors and early modern witch hunts is more complex than I even I expected. Hope you enjoy this discussion! #CelebrityTraitors #halloween #witchcraft thefolklorepodcast.com/episo…

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HOORAY I'm back in London on 25th November! Did you know that a magician used to ply his trade where The Gherkin now stands? Come join me for more weird facts that will make you see England's history differently 🌟 eventbrite.co.uk/e/english-m…
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Having one of those moments where I do not feel cool enough to be doing the thing, but I'm really looking forward to this event with the Sophia Club next month. Tickets available here: sophiaclub.co/event/the-sear…
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Join @MagicNotWitches in an exploration of practical magic in English history on 28th October at the Mary Rose Museum! maryrose.org/events/cunning-…
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Tickets still available for 'Should We Believe Witchcraft Confessions?' at @WardrobeTheatre! 16th September, 7.30pm in Bristol. This is part of my ongoing research, so please do come along and share your thoughts! thewardrobetheatre.com/shows…

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This is why apostrophes matter
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Spooky history, coming soon to a town near you! Very excited about all the talks and events I've got lined up this season - full list ➡️ tabithastanmore.co.uk/upcomi…
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Join us for an evening of folklore and myth at the @rncmlive. Authors @CeriHoulbrook (Folklore) and @MagicNotWitches (Cunning Folk) will be in conversation with historian Mel Giles. Part of @OxRdMcr’s Cultural Welcome Week. Tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/folklore-… #Manchester
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Dr Tabitha Stanmore retweeted
BOOK LAUNCH DAY! Devon's Forgotten Witches 1860-1910 publishes today with @TheHistoryPress with great endorsements from Ronald Hutton, @willowwinsham and others. Order a signed copy from the website at thefolklorepodcast.com/store… Pre-orders ship this weekend too.
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Dr Tabitha Stanmore retweeted
The 6th and final episode of our mini-series collaboration with @witches7hunt is now live In this one, @witchesetc and @MagicNotWitches discuss their favourite stories and the future of the research Listen free at thefolklorepodcast.com/seven… or YouTube at youtu.be/CxB9CQ3gLQ0
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Dr Tabitha Stanmore retweeted
Join us for an evening of folklore and myth at the @rncmlive. Authors @CeriHoulbrook (Folklore) and @MagicNotWitches (Cunning Folk) will be in conversation with historian Mel Giles. Part of @OxRdMcr’s Cultural Welcome Week. Tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/folklore-… #Manchester
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