Manchester City Council

Sutton Witchcraft collection

  1. Witchcraft refers broadly to the belief and practice of magical skills and abilities by people or groups.

  2. What's available

    We hold books, pamphlets and magazine articles collected by Oliver Jepson Sutton (son of Charles William Sutton, Chief librarian of Manchester 1879 to 1920). The collection covers topics from history to superstitions and philosophies.

  3. How to access

    See what we have in the library catalogue.

    You can also look at items from the collection in the search room, please make an appointment (with at least one day notice).

  4. Go to the collection

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