Guest Talk Dr Katie Liddane & Professor Claire Nally Folklore, Witchcraft & the Seance Room in the 19th & 20th Centuries

Guest Talk: Dr Katie Liddane & Professor Claire Nally

Folklore, Witchcraft & the Séance Room in the 19th & 20th Centuries

Join us for a fascinating evening with Dr Katie Liddane and Professor Claire Nally as they explore the enduring influence of folklore, witchcraft and spiritualism in the 19th and 20th centuries.

This engaging talk will examine how beliefs in magic, the supernatural and the unseen shaped communities, popular culture and everyday life during a period of significant social change. From local folklore and tales of witchcraft to the rise of séance rooms and spiritualist movements, the discussion will uncover how people sought meaning, comfort and connection through traditions that often existed alongside scientific and technological progress.

Drawing on their specialist research, Dr Liddane and Professor Nally will explore the cultural significance of supernatural beliefs, the role of women within spiritualist practices, and the ways in which folklore and occult…