As Halloween approaches, step into a world where magic was feared, belief was powerful, and the boundaries between the natural and supernatural were far from clear. Explore the history of maleficium (harmful magic) and discover how spells, curses, charms and accusations of witchcraft shaped everyday life. 

Through a fascinating evening talk followed by a candlelight tour of The Merchant’s House with Nichola Abraham, uncover the fears, beliefs and superstitions that haunted the past, and consider why some of them still linger today.