Talk and launch of his latest title,
Of Toads & Hares.
Cost £20
We are delighted to be hosting Benjamin Stimpson, author of “Of Toads & Hares” for a meet & greet session to commemorate the launch of his new book. To book your place, click here:
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, matters of love, and to help with bewitchment. Every place also had its suspected witches, those who could stop a cart horse in its tracks, prevent milk from churning, and could turn into hares to run around and frustrate their neighbours.
This sequel to “Of Doves & Ravens” explores the magical and sometimes tragic stories of wisewomen and witches of England. From the legendary storm witches of Cornwall to the historical cunningwomen who roamed the Yorkshire moors selling fortunes at the markets of the 19th 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.
This is magical England revealed.
Benjamin Stimpson
Benjamin Stimpson (He/They/Them) is an award-winning UK based writer, independent researcher, podcaster, and public speaker on folk practice, occultism, medieval history, and British folklore. Ben holds a BA (Hons) in Classical, Medieval and Religious Studies from the University of Waterloo, and his writing focusses on applied spiritual practice and folklore. He is the author of the award-winning Ancestral Whispers: A Guide to Developing Ancestral Veneration Practices (Llewellyn Worldwide, 2023), and a series exploring the rich folklore of witches and cunningfolk in Britain with Of Doves and Ravens: The Witches and Wisefolk of Wales and the Borders (History Press, 2025), and his newest Of Toads and Hares (History Press, 2026). An acclaimed public speaker, Benjamin has been a featured guest on BBC Radio Wales as well as guested on various podcasts including Mat Auryn and Rachel True (of The Craft fame)’s The Circle is…Podcast. Ben has spoken on folklore and witchcraft at events and conferences in both Europe and North America.