Accused of Witchcraft: Remembering Maidstone’s Forgotten Victims
Wed 9th Sep 2026 -
19:00 - 20:30
Talks
The people accused, the fears that drove it, and what their stories still tell us today.
In a darker chapter of Maidstone’s history, ordinary people were accused of witchcraft, tried, and in some cases executed. This thought-provoking evening with Cllr Claire Kehily explores who they were, the social pressures and beliefs that made accusations possible, and why remembering these stories still matters.
When: Wednesday 9th September 2026
Timings: 7 to 8:30pm
Price: £10 per person
Age: 16+
Places: Limited to 40 people
Accessibility: The room and our toilets are fully accessible
Part of Local Heritage Week — see the full programme below.
