We all know about witches and their black cats. But why did people in the early modern period fear their neighbours’ cats? Why were they fearful of wax models? How did they protect themselves? Join historian Danny Buck as he explores these questions and more.

This talk took place at the Norfolk Heritage Centre in October 2023. Please visit norfolkheritagecentre.wordpress.com to see the images referred to throughout the talk.

Familiar and Stranger Things: Making a Witch in the 17th Century with Danny Buck

Explore our local studies collection and discover more about this beautiful county with our regular podcast. Norfolk Heritage Centre is located on the second floor of Norwich Millennium Library. More info here: thenorfolkheritagecentrepodcast.wordpress.com

Familiar and Stranger Things: Making a Witch in the 17th Century with Danny Buck

The Norfolk Heritage Centre Podcast