Episode 10

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Published on:

1st Aug 2023

Picturing Pagans

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. 


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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 

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About the Podcast

The Bell Witch Podcast
A magicakal podcast to get you Witching in the 21st Century
Hubhopper Awards 2024 winner (Best Documentary)

Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast – Your Gateway to 'Witching in the 21st Century'  Part of The Darkcast Network 

Awarded Podcast of the Year 2024 by Pagans of the North. TBWP airs biweekly, offering a delightful mix of magical musings and pagan wisdom for today's busy life. Hosted by Swailes, known as @Friendlygreenwitch11.11, this modern-day witch brings a unique blend of charm and authenticity with her strong Yorkshire accent and deep love for all things witchcraft , spiritual and spooky. 

TBWP is an ideal podcast for witchcraft beginners and established wiccans leading a beautiful pagan life. 

Topics include Kundalini, Sigils, folklore, mythology, paranormal investigations, spells, manifesting, ghosts, reiki, herbalism, feminism and witchcraft, occult and esoteric practices, spirituality, astrology, meditation, spellcraft, wellbeing, parenting and more. 

 Each episode alternates between 'Solitary Witch' segments and 'MootLoot' episodes featuring engaging pagan guests. Together, they provide listeners with up-to-date guidance on magical living.

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Emma Swailes

Friendly Green Witch of The Bell Witch Podcast