Tabitha Stanmore
@magicnotwitches.bsky.social
Postdoc at Exeter Uni on the Seven County Witch Hunt Project 🧙♀️ Author of Cunning Folk: Life in the Era of Practical Magic ✨ First Gen 👩🎓 Cats 🐈⬛ Trees 🌳 Books 📚She/her https://linktr.ee/tabithastanmore
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 🌟
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/english-magic-witchcraft-tickets-1743090002119
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/english-magic-witchcraft-tickets-1743090002119
October 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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 🌟
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/english-magic-witchcraft-tickets-1743090002119
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/english-magic-witchcraft-tickets-1743090002119
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-se...
October 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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-se...
Why apostrophes matter
September 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Why apostrophes matter
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 ➡️ www.tabithastanmore.co.uk/upcoming-eve...
September 3, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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 ➡️ www.tabithastanmore.co.uk/upcoming-eve...
July 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
My algorithm is being helpful today
June 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
My algorithm is being helpful today
Had a wonderful time recording @witches7hunt.bsk.social podcast episodes today, with @witchesetc.bsky.social and @folklorepod.bsky.social! And bonus discovery of Owls in Towels which isn't relevant but IS great
Episode 2 out on Monday! www.thefolklorepodcast.com/seven-county...
Episode 2 out on Monday! www.thefolklorepodcast.com/seven-county...
June 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Had a wonderful time recording @witches7hunt.bsk.social podcast episodes today, with @witchesetc.bsky.social and @folklorepod.bsky.social! And bonus discovery of Owls in Towels which isn't relevant but IS great
Episode 2 out on Monday! www.thefolklorepodcast.com/seven-county...
Episode 2 out on Monday! www.thefolklorepodcast.com/seven-county...
Really looking forward to speaking at Somerset Rural Life Museum this evening about cunning folk, rural magic, and animal medicine 🌿 Shout-out to Terry Pratchett's witches, who are still the best fictional portrayal of cunning folk (albeit by a different name) 👌
#folklorethursday #speakhisname
#folklorethursday #speakhisname
June 12, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Really looking forward to speaking at Somerset Rural Life Museum this evening about cunning folk, rural magic, and animal medicine 🌿 Shout-out to Terry Pratchett's witches, who are still the best fictional portrayal of cunning folk (albeit by a different name) 👌
#folklorethursday #speakhisname
#folklorethursday #speakhisname
If you haven't already, check out Anne Lawrence-Mathers' THE MAGIC BOOKS. I had the good fortune to read an advance copy and loved it - accessibly-written, stunning illustrations, and, of course, absolutely fascinating!
#newbooks #magic #amreading #history
#newbooks #magic #amreading #history
June 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
If you haven't already, check out Anne Lawrence-Mathers' THE MAGIC BOOKS. I had the good fortune to read an advance copy and loved it - accessibly-written, stunning illustrations, and, of course, absolutely fascinating!
#newbooks #magic #amreading #history
#newbooks #magic #amreading #history
CUNNING FOLK has been translated into Russian!
I've known about this for a while, but didn't know how I felt given what's going on in the world. But isolationism and curtailing knowledge never made the world a better place, so ultimately I think I'm glad. Plus the cover is mad and I love it.
I've known about this for a while, but didn't know how I felt given what's going on in the world. But isolationism and curtailing knowledge never made the world a better place, so ultimately I think I'm glad. Plus the cover is mad and I love it.
June 5, 2025 at 11:03 AM
CUNNING FOLK has been translated into Russian!
I've known about this for a while, but didn't know how I felt given what's going on in the world. But isolationism and curtailing knowledge never made the world a better place, so ultimately I think I'm glad. Plus the cover is mad and I love it.
I've known about this for a while, but didn't know how I felt given what's going on in the world. But isolationism and curtailing knowledge never made the world a better place, so ultimately I think I'm glad. Plus the cover is mad and I love it.
Random archive find of the day: inquest of Alice Flower, 'died following an incident with a cart laden with peas and three horses'
June 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Random archive find of the day: inquest of Alice Flower, 'died following an incident with a cart laden with peas and three horses'
How perfect is this tree 👌 Look at that bark!
June 2, 2025 at 9:01 AM
How perfect is this tree 👌 Look at that bark!
There's still time to register for the CREMS Magic and Witchcraft Conference! We've got some incredible speakers lined up, I'm so excited
WHEN: 23-25 June
WHERE: Uni of York OR Online
HOW MUCH: Starting at £25 for online day ticket
WHY: Because it's FASCINATING
www.york.ac.uk/crems/events...
WHEN: 23-25 June
WHERE: Uni of York OR Online
HOW MUCH: Starting at £25 for online day ticket
WHY: Because it's FASCINATING
www.york.ac.uk/crems/events...
May 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
There's still time to register for the CREMS Magic and Witchcraft Conference! We've got some incredible speakers lined up, I'm so excited
WHEN: 23-25 June
WHERE: Uni of York OR Online
HOW MUCH: Starting at £25 for online day ticket
WHY: Because it's FASCINATING
www.york.ac.uk/crems/events...
WHEN: 23-25 June
WHERE: Uni of York OR Online
HOW MUCH: Starting at £25 for online day ticket
WHY: Because it's FASCINATING
www.york.ac.uk/crems/events...
CFP: Are you working on any aspect of folklore and want to publish your research as a short book of 20-30k words? The Cambridge University Press new series Elements in Folklore is now seeking proposals - please email drfrancisyoung@outlook.com if you'd like a proposal form! #cfp #folklore
May 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I've had great fun working on my talk for Somerset Rural Life Museum today ✍️ I've been going through my database for South West cunning folk and spells useful for farm life. A favourite is the cure for 'a cow that cannot dung' 🐄
Tickets still available! swheritage.org.uk/events/life-...
Tickets still available! swheritage.org.uk/events/life-...
May 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I've had great fun working on my talk for Somerset Rural Life Museum today ✍️ I've been going through my database for South West cunning folk and spells useful for farm life. A favourite is the cure for 'a cow that cannot dung' 🐄
Tickets still available! swheritage.org.uk/events/life-...
Tickets still available! swheritage.org.uk/events/life-...
My beautiful book is out in paperback in TWO DAYS! Come join me at @bookhaus.bsky.social to celebrate!
May 26, 2025 at 1:03 PM
My beautiful book is out in paperback in TWO DAYS! Come join me at @bookhaus.bsky.social to celebrate!
All set up to record not one, but two podcasts today! It took a while, Faust wouldn't shift. Really looking forward to chatting with @wiseherbalways.bsky.social and @newworldwitchery.bsky.social about cunning folk in history 😊
May 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
All set up to record not one, but two podcasts today! It took a while, Faust wouldn't shift. Really looking forward to chatting with @wiseherbalways.bsky.social and @newworldwitchery.bsky.social about cunning folk in history 😊
First draft of an article done! VERY much Draft Zero - written only for me, absolutely no-one else can read it - but it's good to have the thoughts down on a page. Now to leave it alone for a week while the ideas percolate 🧠 💭
#amwriting #fens #witchhistory
#amwriting #fens #witchhistory
May 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
First draft of an article done! VERY much Draft Zero - written only for me, absolutely no-one else can read it - but it's good to have the thoughts down on a page. Now to leave it alone for a week while the ideas percolate 🧠 💭
#amwriting #fens #witchhistory
#amwriting #fens #witchhistory
Now the ink's dried (and in time for #FolkloreThursday) I'm delighted to say I've been appointed as series editor (along with Dr Francis Young) for the new Cambridge Elements in Folklore series! We'll be looking for 20-30k 'minigraphs' in all things folklore 😊 And YES, they'll be accessibly-priced!
May 15, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Now the ink's dried (and in time for #FolkloreThursday) I'm delighted to say I've been appointed as series editor (along with Dr Francis Young) for the new Cambridge Elements in Folklore series! We'll be looking for 20-30k 'minigraphs' in all things folklore 😊 And YES, they'll be accessibly-priced!
🌟 CUNNING FOLK IS OUT IN PAPERBACK ON 28TH MAY 🌟 Look at its shiny new cover! Pre-order here: www.penguin.co.uk/books/451800...
May 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
🌟 CUNNING FOLK IS OUT IN PAPERBACK ON 28TH MAY 🌟 Look at its shiny new cover! Pre-order here: www.penguin.co.uk/books/451800...
Registration for the CREMS Magic and Witchcraft Conference 2025 is now live!
23-25 June
Join us in York (or online) for three days exploring the question: what is a witch in history?
#skystorians #witchcraft #conference #history
www.york.ac.uk/crems/events...
23-25 June
Join us in York (or online) for three days exploring the question: what is a witch in history?
#skystorians #witchcraft #conference #history
www.york.ac.uk/crems/events...
May 12, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Registration for the CREMS Magic and Witchcraft Conference 2025 is now live!
23-25 June
Join us in York (or online) for three days exploring the question: what is a witch in history?
#skystorians #witchcraft #conference #history
www.york.ac.uk/crems/events...
23-25 June
Join us in York (or online) for three days exploring the question: what is a witch in history?
#skystorians #witchcraft #conference #history
www.york.ac.uk/crems/events...
Wetlands are the best
April 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Wetlands are the best
Birds outside my window this morning 🐦⬛♥️
February 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Birds outside my window this morning 🐦⬛♥️
In case you're wondering what the @greenparty.org.uk have been up to this month 🌳
January 26, 2025 at 10:23 AM
In case you're wondering what the @greenparty.org.uk have been up to this month 🌳