Seers & Sorcerers

About this episode

The episode explores the origins of Wicca and the life of seer Mother Shipton, featuring locations in the Isle of Man and Yorkshire.

On todays episode we explore the birth of Wicca and visit the enchanted lair of one of the famous seers of all Mother Shipton. In Castletown on the Isle of Man we venture to the old witches castle the original site of the Witchcraft Museum set up by Cecil Williamson. The wilds of Yorkshire are the setting and home of prophetess Mother Shipton, here we discover her life and work and see the famous petrifying waterfall where things turn to stone almost before your very eyes. Wicca, Wild adventure and Waterfalls. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Tim Downie, Justin Chubb

Topics covered

• Wicca
• history
• adventure
• waterfalls
• witchcraft

Keywords

• Wicca
• Mother Shipton
• witchcraft
• Isle of Man
• Yorkshire
• waterfalls
• Cecil Williamson

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Witchcraft Museum

Places: Isle of Man, Yorkshire

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