Picturing Pagans

08/01/23 • 48 min

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WE MADE IT TO EPISODE 10!

To celebrate this very special milestone, we have our 2nd guest speaker on- Beverley Thornton, a talented pagan photographer. Beverley talks to us about her spiritual journey and pagan /witch representation in photography throughout history. From the male gaze “Hags and Slags” to photographing the lovely pagan community of today.

it is a good one, this one! so pour yourself a drink and listen to The Bell Witch Podcast where we bring you magical content from the perspective of two northern witches with kids in the 21st Century.

GUEST SPEAKER @beverleythornton

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DISCLAIMER: There is swearing and we don't always stay on topic, but everyone loves an unexpected adventure! #witchcraft #spiritual #alternativeparenting #paganparenting #celebratingthesabbats
Mentioned in this episode-

Bone Down Leeds

LS16 Makers Market at High Farm public house

Reiki in the Cosy Caravan at Left Bank, Burley Park, Leeds

Aspects of the Goddess

5 Rhythms Dancing

W.I.T.C.H- Women's International Terrorist Conspiracy from Hell.
Frances F Denny- Major Arcana. 2020. Portraits of contemporary American witches.
William Mortenson - the early Hollywood photographer.
Biography- American Grotesque.
Virgil Apger- Iconic photo of Wicked Witch of the West from Wizard of Oz
Photos of Eleanor Ray Bone, Doreen Valiente, Stewart and Janet Farrar from 50s/60s/70s
Ana Mendieta- Earth Body Works.
Mary Beth Edelson.
Siri Kaur- She Tells All. Shopfronts and practitioners from LA Occult shops 2019
Starhawk - influential feminist with who wrote Spiral Dance. Shes in Denny's book of portraits.
Gerald Gardner
WITCH- the political protest group with changing members and different things the acronym stood for. Demonstrations as performance art wearing cloaks and pointed hats.- Aka Women Inspired to Tell Their Collective History.
#photography #witchcraft #magic #wicca #pagan #parenting

WE MADE IT TO EPISODE 10!

GUEST SPEAKER @beverleythornton

Got a topic you would like us to cover? Email us on [email protected]

PLEASE REVIEW AND RATE US

Bone Down Leeds

LS16 Makers Market at High Farm public house

Reiki in the Cosy Caravan at Left Bank, Burley Park, Leeds

Aspects of the Goddess

5 Rhythms Dancing

Previous Episode

The Essence of Camping

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in this episode we speak about one of our favourite topics ever - camping! What witches do at camps, festivals, community, family camping and when it sucks!

We believe our show is a fun mix of practical magic, poetry, shoutouts and giggles as The Bell Witches reunite for episode 9!
Pour yourself a brew. Come sit with us two northern birds and have a laugh as we go off on tangents.

Got a topic you would like us to cover? Email us on [email protected]

Tewkesbury Medieval Festival- https://www.tewkesburymedievalfestival.co.uk/

The Sustainability show- https://www.sustainabilityshow.co.uk/manchester-2023

My Green Pod- https://www.mygreenpod.com/about-us/

Cloud Gardener- https://cloudgardeneruk.co.uk/

Nearly Wild Camping Club- https://nearlywildcamping.org/

Witchfest- https://witchfest.net/
Books-
Ronald Hutton- Queens of the Wild
The Human Planet: how we created the Anthropocene
Simon McGarth- Camping With Kids

#paganism #witches #parenting #camping #magic #witchcraft #nature

Next Episode

Manifest

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This is a new chapter episode where the show takes on a fresh vibe. The show has naturally evolved over time and the theme is aptly named ......MANIFEST! Hosted by Swailes The Friendly Green Witch

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Fancy being a guest or suggest a topic? Email [email protected]

Produced with love and magic by @Thefriendlygreenwitch

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((DISCLAIMER- swear words, brief mentions of depression in childhood and USA gun shooting)

Mentioned in this episode-

Poem from @es.poetry.4u, 11.11, Manifesting tips, Roxie Nafousie 'MANIFEST' . Susan Greg Life coach, Cult Mother Tarot Reader.

Direct sound bite with thanks by The Official Madam Adam on Instagram. Music by Geoff Hardy

Made on Zencaster.

#witchcraft #pagan #wiccan #spirituality #documentary #lifestyle #manifesting