BlogPost 4: History behind witchcraft

We all know that witchcraft, also called black magic, is the evil use of supernatural powers came from the devil. In here, it is also about witchcraft and how people still believe in it nowadays.
Here is  a project that explored the myths and facts around the story of the "Pendle Witch Trials" and was led by young people in the "Ribble Valley and Pendle".

I found an article entitled "Lancashire’s Lost Legends" by Dr Stephanie Hawke, Mid Pennine Arts Programme Manager for Creative Learning in the site midpenninearts.org.uk/lostlegends.


It states there that the project enabled young people to discover the story of the Pendle Witches by working with professional artists in visual arts, film and drama. They undertook research by visiting heritage sites, interviewing local people, meeting academics from the University of Central Lancashire. They also spent time outdoors around Pendle Hill. They shared their findings in a Halloween storytelling event. The groups produced a film and visual art exhibit. Young people have developed their skills as leaders, teaching the techniques they have learned to their peers, with the chance to get an Arts Award accreditation along the way.

Dr Stephanie said that "This is an intriguing local story, a shared heritage that unites all those who live in sight of Pendle Hill. We are delighted that young people will be able to develop their skills both artistically and in the interpretation of historical evidence through this exciting project.”

In this topic i could say that some people are still believing in witches and how their powers are used. I can also see that most of the people who believes are the children and the teenagers. But the good thing about this event is that it is not dangerous and some ways the children will learn in different ways like the arts, film and drama.

I found another article that also talks about "Lancashire’s Lost Legends" entitled "Pendle Hill 1612 – film at the ACE centre in Nelson" by Kerris Casey St Pierre.

It states there that it was a documentary about artist Philippe Handford  and his 1612 installation on the side of Pendle Hill in August to mark the 400th anniversary of the death of the witches. Phillipe has done a lot of work using natural materials in Aitken Wood at Barley, a very close to where they went with Simon Entwistle to visit the supposed site of the Malkin Tower. 

Ms. Kerris said that " It was a fascinating film- really inspiring the way a creative idea can grip someone and the lengths they have to go to to make sure it happens- I would recommend watching it if you get chance. I am hoping that we can arrange to go back there with the Young People from Marsden Heights and make some more work outside- both in response to Philippe’s installations and to the Pendle Witch story".

In this article on what Ms. Kerris said that Philippe Handford's film was inspiring and creative. Well I haven't watch it yet but what I have read in this article it looks like that it is hard to understand how witches die. As i know they are powerful and can use resurrection. That's why it is hard for me to think how.

Well it is awesome and cool to know that witchcraft also have its own evidences that it really exist in this world. One of the evidences is the historical castle that was used  by witches in the past. And knowing it makes us feel more interested about them.