Our Sources

As previously stated, the materials and media hosted are sourced and complied with materials existing in the public sphere. Our posts use materials from books written by Gardnerian elders, open forums ran by Gardnerian initiates, and blogs, vlogs, and podcasts hosted and produced by Gardnerian initiates. Our posts contain bibliographies and sources for all information we post so that any complaints may also be address to not only ourselves but the plethora of other members of our tradition from whom we use as sources.

Our disclaimer and sources have not been published to tarnish the reputation and legacy of these individuals and organizations. But to show that we are part of a wider movement that aims at promoting a more publicly accessible set of resources, aiming to dispel scandalized reputations and misinformation surrounding our tradition and its current membership.


Written by Gerald Gardner

Witchcraft Today (Rider, 1954)

The Meaning of Witchcraft (Aquarian, 1959)

Images of the practice by Gerald Gardner

News article of Gardners coven
One of the many news articles featuring Gardners coven in his London Flat, showing the practice and the ritual tools

Written by Doreen Valiente

Where Witchcraft Lives (Aquarian, 1962)

ABC of Witchcraft (Robert Hale, 1971)

Natural Magic (Robert Hale, 1975)

Witchcraft for Tomorrow (Robert Hale, 1978)

The Rebirth of Witchcraft (Robert Hale, 1989)

Images of the practice by Doreen Valiente

doreens tools
Doreens personal working tools and Book of Shadows
witchcraft implememnts on display
doreen in magazine showing tools
Doreen holding Broom and showing a small working Altar

Written by Patricia and Arnold Crowther

The Witches Speak (Athol Publications, 1965)

Lid off the Cauldron (Muller, 1981)

Secret of Ancient Witchcraft (Carol Publishing, 1992)

The Zodiac Experience (Samuel Weiser, 1992)

Covensense (Robert Hale, 2009)

Images of the practice by Patricia and Arnold Crowther

Patricia and her Altar 2
Patricia with her working tools and Altar
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Sheffield Coven in ritual, showing Altar and various ritual tools

Written by Eleanor Bone

Eleanor never published any Books but gave many press interviews.

Images of the practice by Eleanor Bone

EB with sword and cauldron
Eleanor with her ISIS painting, altar, ritual tools, sword and cauldron
eb with blonde hair
Eleanor featured in a newspaper article with her working tools and Book of Shadows
eb and coven in ritual skyclad
Eleanor and Coven in ritual passing around the chalice
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Eleanors ritual tools and Book of Shadows in the Witches Cottage.
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Eleanor with bound initiate

More Sources coming soon.