Witch’s familiar
Demonic spirit who attends upon a witch, possessing magical powers that can be used for good or evil. Often taking the form of a small animal such as a cat.
Demonic spirit who attends upon a witch, possessing magical powers that can be used for good or evil. Often taking the form of a small animal such as a cat.
English nursery rhyme first recorded in the form we know it today in 1670.
Slogan used in a long-running campaign against duties on newspapers, their advertising content and the paper they were printed on.
Scottish aristocrat executed in 1537 for treason. Modern day academics highlight that earlier accounts declaring she was tried for witchcraft are inaccurate.
English children’s author (1783–1824), whose best known work is “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”.
English nursery rhyme the earliest known version of which appears in 1784, perhaps referring to a tax on wool introduced in 1275.
Early publisher of news in England, 1583–1664.
English fairy tale and pantomime subject, about two young children abandoned in the wood by their wicked uncle, in an attempt to steal their inheritance.
British magazine published from 1884 until 1894, precursor to popular fiction magazines.
Weekly periodical published from 1891 until 1912, when it was merged with The Sphere.