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Balthazar Bekker, a Witchy Wednesday article.

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Balthasar Bekker by J. Hilarides (1691) Balthasar Bekker. The World Bewitch’d. London, 1695. This weeks Witchy Wednesday is about Balthazar Bekker. I found some rather interesting links and information online which I hope you will also enjoy.  Balthazar Bekker was a Dutch Theologian pastor in Amsterdam where, as “an enthusiastic disciple of Descartes, he wrote several works of philosophy and theology, which by their freedom of thought aroused considerable hostility. His best known work was Die Betooverde Wereld (1691), or The World Bewitched (1695, one volume of an English translation from a French copy), in which he examined critically the phenomena generally ascribed to spiritual agency, and attacked the belief in sorcery and ‘possession’ by the devil, whose very existence he questioned” (Britannica). Bekker’s bold denunciation of superstitions about witchcraft proved such a formidable attack on official State and Church practices that he was ultimately forced from the ministry. ...
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The Gunpowder plot!

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  Remember, Remember the 5th of November! 🔥 Some links to the history of The Gunpowder plot and Guy Fawkes which include real historical documents. Great for reading or doing further research.  https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/evolutionofparliament/parliamentaryauthority/the-gunpowder-plot-of-1605/ https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Guy-Fawkes/ https://devonandexeterinstitution.org/that-hellish-gun-powder-treason/ https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/gunpowder-plot/ https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/display/2005/gunpowder-treason-and-plot https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/gunpowder-plot/source-2/ Wishing you all a enjoyable and safe Bonfire night.  🎇🔥🎇🔥🎇🔥🎇🔥🎇🔥🎇🔥🎇🔥🎇🔥🎇🔥🎇🔥
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Witchy Wednesday is back!

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  Witchy Wednesday's are back! I hope you all enjoyed Halloween, we had a fairly quiet but enjoyable one at home. We normally go out and about visiting spooky castles and stately homes but to be honest I have been feeling a little bit 'under the weather' so it was actually quite nice to spend this Halloween at home snuggled up under my warm blanket, eating iced ghost biscuits and watching spooky movies! 😆 The joy of spending some much needed quality time at home is that I have finally had some time to do some reading and researching. Whilst doing so I came across some rather interesting articles on Witches and ghosts on the BBC website. So for the return of this weeks 'Witchy Wednesday' I thought it would be nice to share my findings. As with all external links I would advise visiting them and checking them before showing to younger viewers as some of the content may not be suitable for children.  I am not responsible for any external links or their contents.  Some...
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Happy Halloween 👻

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Happy Halloween!

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  I hope you have enjoyed this years 'Countdown to Halloween' which was made up of my handmade ATC's and Tags. It's sort of my way of sending you all Halloween cards without paying for expensive postage! 😆 Joking aside thank you for your positive feedback ( especially via my Instagram page) it means a great deal to me! My crafting is extremely important to me and my 'Kat Makes' also often reflect my interests in folklore and Witches. Plus t here is nothing more magical than spending an afternoon painting, sticking and glittering twinkles whilst listening to my favourite music! It brings me great joy! If you are interested in my crafting please join my Instagram page 'witchkraftingwithkat' where I regularly post my arts & crafts, including ideas and tutorials. My Instagram page link. https://www.instagram.com/witchkraftingwithkat 😊   Wishing  you all a spooktacular Halloween!  I hope you don't get too bothered by ghosts and goblins!!!!!!! 😂 Wit...
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Countdown to Halloween day thirteen!!!!🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃

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  Welcome to Countdown to Halloween day thirteen! Brewing for Halloween night!  This piece of artwork was created on a mdf ATC (Artist Trading Card). The beautiful witch is also MDF and painted with pastes and acrylic paints. MDF from Calico Craft Parts Join me again tomorrow for the big day! 🎃
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Frankenstein exhibition London

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Frankenstein Crafting A Tale  I was delighted last week to finally get myself to London to visit the Frankenstein exhibition 'Frankenstein Crafting A Tale Eternal' at The Old Selfridges Hotel. The exhibition has a fantastic collection of original props, artwork and costumes which is beautiful displayed in a very Victorian Gothic atmosphere. Photography is allowed at the exhibition, which brought joy to my heart, but to be honest my photos do not do it justice so I would highly recommend a visit in person if you can. But as promised, from my last posting about the exhibition, here are some more photos from my visit. Be warned some of them are not suitable for children!  Tickets are free but you do need book as they are done in timed entrance slots. Tickets can be booked via this official link.  https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/stores/frankenstein-crafting-a-tale-eternal-selfridges-london-event/ The exhibition runs from 17th October to 9th November at The Old Selfridges Hot...
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