The Wookey Hole Witch Preservation Society

A History Best Left Undisturbed

Wookey Hole has always had its secrets.

For generations, the village has been home to a population of witches whose activities, customs and whereabouts have remained largely undocumented. Local residents have reported unusual happenings, unexplained disturbances and the occasional neighbour who seems to know rather more than they reasonably ought to. Such matters were traditionally dealt with quietly, preferably without involving the authorities, the clergy or anyone from outside the village.

The Wookey Hole Witch Preservation Society was established in 1742 to address a growing concern: the local witch population was proving increasingly difficult to ignore, and almost impossible to keep properly documented.

The Society's remit was clear. Identify the witches. Record their whereabouts. Protect their habitats and preserve their place in Wookey Hole's history. And, above all, maintain a discreet and orderly approach to the matter.

For many years, this arrangement worked remarkably well. Records were maintained, sightings were noted and certain questions were politely discouraged. Then came the Wookey Hole Witch Trials.

The events of two years ago brought renewed attention to the village's mysterious past and raised questions that the Society had long considered settled. Old records were revisited, previously overlooked details came to light, and it became increasingly apparent that the village's witch population might be considerably larger — and rather more active — than official records suggested.

The revelations raised important questions. How many witches were living among us? Had they ever really left? And, perhaps most importantly, who had been keeping an eye on them?

Following these events, the Society renewed its commitment to the identification, protection and study of Wookey Hole's remaining witch population. Our work includes historical research, population surveys, field observations and the occasional discreet investigation.

We take our responsibilities very seriously. The witches, as you might expect, do not always cooperate.