Specialist Tour | From Hagstones to Hopkins: Magic and Witchcraft at GMRC
Tue 17 Nov · 14:30
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
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The Glasgow Museums Resource Centre will host a free event on November 17, 2026, titled "From Hagstones to Hopkins: Magic and Witchcraft." This engaging exploration will trace the evolution of witchcraft from historical contexts to modern perceptions. Led by outreach assistants and experts in occult history, the event will delve into how the image of witches has transformed over time, reflecting broader theological and socio-political changes. Attendees can expect a nuanced understanding of this often-stereotyped figure as they journey through the dark half of the year, uncovering rich historical narratives and challenging common misconceptions.
In the present day, witches are viewed as monsterous stereotypes armed with broomsticks, cauldrons, and pointy hats. However, the figure of the witch as we now know it did not emerge from nowhere - instead, it was forged over time, mirroring various theological and socio-political ideals in the process. So, in the spirit of the dark half of the year, join outreach assistant and occult history researcher Molly Hughes, as she picks out several objects related to magic and witchcraft from the GMRC's expansive collection, examining the accuracy of this modern stereotype and how it came to be. Content warning for violence against women. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre FREE but limited to 15 spaces. Please email museumbookings@glasgowlife.org.uk or phone 0141 276 9300 to book your place. Image: Witches brewing a spell in a cauldron', woodcut, c. 1508, from De Lamiis et Pythonicis Mulieribur by Ulrich Molitor.
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Specialist Tour | From Hagstones to Hopkins: Magic and Witchcraft at GMRC takes place on Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at 14:30.
Specialist Tour | From Hagstones to Hopkins: Magic and Witchcraft at GMRC is held at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre in Glasgow (200 Woodhead Road, Glasgow South Side G53 7NN).
Entry to Specialist Tour | From Hagstones to Hopkins: Magic and Witchcraft at GMRC is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Glasgow Museums Resource Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Specialist Tour | From Hagstones to Hopkins: Magic and Witchcraft at GMRC can be booked via glasgowlife.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Specialist Tour | From Hagstones to Hopkins: Magic and Witchcraft at GMRC
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The Glasgow Museums Resource Centre will host a free event on November 17, 2026, titled "From Hagstones to Hopkins: Magic and Witchcraft." This engaging exploration will trace the evolution of witchcraft from historical contexts to modern perceptions. Led by outreach assistants and experts in occult history, the event will delve into how the image of witches has transformed over time, reflecting broader theological and socio-political changes. Attendees can expect a nuanced understanding of this often-stereotyped figure as they journey through the dark half of the year, uncovering rich historical narratives and challenging common misconceptions.
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In the present day, witches are viewed as monsterous stereotypes armed with broomsticks, cauldrons, and pointy hats. However, the figure of the witch as we now know it did not emerge from nowhere - instead, it was forged over time, mirroring various theological and socio-political ideals in the process. So, in the spirit of the dark half of the year, join outreach assistant and occult history researcher Molly Hughes, as she picks out several objects related to magic and witchcraft from the GMRC's expansive collection, examining the accuracy of this modern stereotype and how it came to be. Content warning for violence against women. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre FREE but limited to 15 spaces. Please email museumbookings@glasgowlife.org.uk or phone 0141 276 9300 to book your place. Image: Witches brewing a spell in a cauldron', woodcut, c. 1508, from De Lamiis et Pythonicis Mulieribur by Ulrich Molitor.
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Glasgow Museums Resource Centre200 Woodhead Road, Glasgow South Side G53 7NN
Greater Pollok, Glasgow
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Specialist Tour | From Hagstones to Hopkins: Magic and Witchcraft at GMRC takes place on Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at 14:30.
Where is Specialist Tour | From Hagstones to Hopkins: Magic and Witchcraft at GMRC taking place?
Specialist Tour | From Hagstones to Hopkins: Magic and Witchcraft at GMRC is held at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre in Glasgow (200 Woodhead Road, Glasgow South Side G53 7NN).
How much are tickets for Specialist Tour | From Hagstones to Hopkins: Magic and Witchcraft at GMRC?
Entry to Specialist Tour | From Hagstones to Hopkins: Magic and Witchcraft at GMRC is free.
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Yes — hotels within walking distance of Glasgow Museums Resource Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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Tickets for Specialist Tour | From Hagstones to Hopkins: Magic and Witchcraft at GMRC can be booked via glasgowlife.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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