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There will always be six witches in Canewdon- three of cotton and three of silk. Or so it says. The village owes its fame to the 19th century "witchmaster" George Pickingill (1816- 1909)- a local character about whom stories abound.  According to one of these "traditions" he was Aleister Crowley's teacher- which seems very unlikely.

Run round the 15th century tower of St Nicholas church three times widdershins and you'll be transported back in time. I wish I'd known that before I visited. I might have tried it.

The author of this article says she found Canewdon church sinister and unwelcoming. I found it quite the opposite. I thought the atmosphere was lovely- but that could be because I'm a witch. (Of sorts).

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Date: 2014-09-28 05:25 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] poliphilo.livejournal.com
The dark squares in the checkerboard are knapped flint.

I love flint.

Date: 2014-09-28 05:54 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cmcmck.livejournal.com
Have you visited Newington church just up the road from us?

Wonderful knapwork!

Date: 2014-09-28 06:24 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cmcmck.livejournal.com
Well, well worth it although you have to trundle off and find the keyholder to get inside.

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