Wicked Spirits? Witchcraft & Magic in Colchester Castle. Graphic of the outline of Colchester Castle filled with symbols connected to witchcraft.

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When the Essex witch trials are discussed, the name of Matthew Hopkins – the self styled Witchfinder General is usually mentioned.

In 2007 John Worland and Kerry King from the Headgate theatre decided to create a more accurate record of the infamous trial of 1645 and give more prominence to the victims rather than to the villains.  A large scale community project involving over 160 people resulted in the film “Witchfinder.”  This shows how the horrendous persecution started and spread, based on superstition, hysteria and lies. 

'Wicked Spirits? Witchcraft + Magic at Colchester Castle’ opens on July 16th and runs to January 6th 2023.

12+ Please note but this talk explores real historical
 events, including death and torture, which some people
 may find upsetting. 

£6 per person or book 5 events for £25

Online booking, alternatively, call the team at Colchester Castle on 01206 282939.

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