Meet the Cunning Women
Journey into the past and meet the wise women, healers, and cunning folk whose knowledge brought comfort, protection, and hope to those around them.
The Anglo-Saxon Cunning Woman
As the Anglo‑Saxon Cunning Woman, Jen has faithfully recreated the grave goods of several 6th‑century women identified by archaeologists as potential “cunning women.” Her aim is to better understand the purpose and meaning of these enigmatic objects by bringing them back into a living, everyday context. Her display features healing charms, protective amulets, and carefully reconstructed herbal remedies.
5th - 7th century
The Georgian Cunning Woman
With the shift in attitudes toward witchcraft following the Witchcraft Act of 1735, cunning folk found themselves navigating new challenges in their roles as community healers and service magicians. As the Georgian Cunning Woman, Jen delves into the texts and practises relied upon by skilled cunning folk, revealing the intricate methods and mysteries contained within them.
1735
1542 and 1563The Tudor Cunning Woman
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1200sThe 13th century Cunning Woman
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