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Digital Archive
Historical sources and study materials on Traditional Wicca.
The Digital Archive brings together historical sources, radio programmes, videos, documents, academic research, translations and other materials primarily devoted to Gardnerian Wicca. We aim to present each item with information about authorship, provenance and context, supporting both research and the living memory of the Craft.
FEATURED COLLECTION · BBC RADIO SHEFFIELD · 1971
A Spell of Witchcraft
Patricia and Arnold Crowther · six original English-language episodes
A historical audio document of Gardnerian Wicca. Listen to all six programmes presented by the Crowthers in 1971, directly within the Speculum Lunae archive.
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The archive is organised by material type. Collections containing published resources can be opened directly; others will be expanded as new documents are added.
01 · AUDIO
Radio and podcasts
Historical radio broadcasts and audio series about the Craft.
02 · VOICES
Interviews and testimonies
Historic recordings featuring Gerald Gardner, Patricia Crowther and Doreen Valiente.
03 · FOOTAGE
Documentaries and historical footage
Documentaries, television excerpts and footage of modern Witchcraft.
04 · CHANTS
Historical chants
Recordings associated with Patricia Crowther and the Sheffield Coven.
05 · RITUAL
Rituals and experiences
Ritual experiences and visualisations, including the zodiacal cycle.
06 · SOURCES
Historical documents
Period texts, correspondence, photographs and other primary sources.
Collection in preparation.
07 · RESEARCH
Academic research
Dissertations, theses and articles on Wicca and modern Witchcraft.
Collection in preparation.
08 · TEXTS
Translations and writings
Translated works and texts accompanied by original-source references.
Collection in preparation.
09 · PRACTICE
Training and coven life
Public materials on learning, rites and initiatory communities.
Collection in preparation.
The Digital Archive continues to grow. Each addition is presented with information on authorship, context and provenance.