
Cecil Williamson's Book of Witchcraft: A Grimoire of the Museum of Witchcraft by Steve Pattenson (Troy Books, 2015) Paperback Editon
Steve Patterson. Cecil Williamson's Book of Witchcraft: A Grimoire of the Museum of Witchcraft. Troy Books, 2015. Paperback edition. 304 pages. Condition: New Description from the publisher: Cecil Hugh Williamson (1909-1999) is, I believe, one of the great unsung heroes of the twilight world of folklore and witchcraft. He is probably best known for founding the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Boscastle, North Cornwall, which he ran up until midnight on All Hallows Eve 1996; three years before his passing over in to the spirit world. Unbeknown to many however, this was just part of a colourful and magical career that spanned most of the 20th century. This included working in a Rhodesian tobacco plantation, the pre-war film industry, the British secret services and, most importantly, devoting his life to the study of traditional witchcraft”. Steve Patterson In 1996, whilst helping the then new owner Graham King in refurbishments to the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, Steve happened up