Author of Cunning Folk. Social historian of the medieval and early modern periods - magic, witchcraft, environmental histories.
Bristol, England
Joined November 2016
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Hey Frome, let's talk about witches! There's still some tickets left for my talk on the 22nd 👇
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@rooklane
Cunning Folk is coming out in Japan! I've been sitting on this for a while because, frankly, it seemed too amazing to be real. But now I have the translation to prove it, and I'm very excited!
Dr Tabitha Stanmore retweeted
The January choice for our Really Popular Book Club is Katabasis by R. F. Kuang.
Join us online to discuss the book with Dr Tabitha Stanmore (@MagicNotWitches)
📅TUES 27 JAN 2026
⏰7PM to 8PM
🎟️ Free, online and open to all: loom.ly/TBY0WOg
ALT Bright pink promotional poster for an online book club event. On the left is the book cover of Katabasis by R. F. Kuang, featuring black, white, and gold artwork with staircases. Large yellow text on the right reads “the really popular book club,” with “Hosted by Cambridge University Libraries” beneath it. A vertical yellow banner says “BOOK CLUB.” Text on the left reads, “Join us online on 27 January, 7pm to 8pm!” On the lower right is a portrait of Dr Tabitha Stanmore with her name written below.
There's only a few tickets left for this! Come drink cider and hear about magic and witchcraft with yours truly at @dunkertons
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If 'join a book club' was one of your resolutions, take this as a sign to join @TheUL's ONLINE Really Popular Book Club! I'm excited to be the guest for January's meet, on R. F. Kuang's new bestseller, Katabasis.
27th January, 7-8pm GMT. Sign up here: lib.cam.ac.uk/whats/really-p…
Are there any beautiful Latinists out there who could help me translate this? I can get the gist, but the specific details elude me. It regards the trial of Agnes Westland for bewitching Elizabeth Cheesewright to death (happy New Year!)
✨ The York Magic and Witchcraft Conference is back for 2026! ✨
Join us in historic York from 24–26 June as we explore the mysteries of Nature and the Supernatural. 🪄🌿
Submit your abstracts by 14 March 2026 to [email protected] ☺️
Dr Tabitha Stanmore retweeted
The latest @FolkloreSociety newsletter FLS News is out today, and contains a CFP from me and @MagicNotWitches inviting proposals for our new @CUP_Elements series Elements in Folklore:
CFP: Are you working on any aspect of folklore and want to publish your research as a short book of 20-30k words? @CUP_Elements' new series Elements in Folklore is now seeking proposals - please email me [email protected] if you'd like a proposal form #cfp #folklore
Halloween appropriate podcast! The overlap between The Traitors and early modern witch hunts is more complex than I even I expected. Hope you enjoy this discussion!
#CelebrityTraitors #halloween #witchcraft
thefolklorepodcast.com/episo…
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 🌟
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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-sear…
Dr Tabitha Stanmore retweeted
Join @MagicNotWitches in an exploration of practical magic in English history on 28th October at the Mary Rose Museum!
maryrose.org/events/cunning-…
Tickets still available for 'Should We Believe Witchcraft Confessions?' at @WardrobeTheatre!
16th September, 7.30pm in Bristol. This is part of my ongoing research, so please do come along and share your thoughts!
thewardrobetheatre.com/shows…
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 ➡️ tabithastanmore.co.uk/upcomi…
Dr Tabitha Stanmore retweeted
Join us for an evening of folklore and myth at the
@rncmlive. Authors @CeriHoulbrook (Folklore) and @MagicNotWitches (Cunning Folk) will be in conversation with historian Mel Giles. Part of @OxRdMcr’s Cultural Welcome Week. Tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/folklore-…
#Manchester
Dr Tabitha Stanmore retweeted
BOOK LAUNCH DAY!
Devon's Forgotten Witches 1860-1910 publishes today with @TheHistoryPress with great endorsements from Ronald Hutton, @willowwinsham and others.
Order a signed copy from the website at
thefolklorepodcast.com/store…
Pre-orders ship this weekend too.
Dr Tabitha Stanmore retweeted
The 6th and final episode of our mini-series collaboration with @witches7hunt is now live
In this one, @witchesetc and @MagicNotWitches
discuss their favourite stories and the future of the research
Listen free at thefolklorepodcast.com/seven… or YouTube at youtu.be/CxB9CQ3gLQ0
Dr Tabitha Stanmore retweeted
Join us for an evening of folklore and myth at the @rncmlive.
Authors @CeriHoulbrook (Folklore) and @MagicNotWitches (Cunning Folk) will be in conversation with historian Mel Giles.
Part of @OxRdMcr’s Cultural Welcome Week.
Tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/folklore-…
#Manchester
ALT Blackwell's Manchester event