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Paganism, wicca, occultism; also history, culture and classics. Secondhand and new, rare and unusual, bargains and splashouts.

16/06/2026

A night of Welsh folk music, bardic history and haunting melodies at Treadwell’s this Thursday: https://www.treadwells-london.com/events-1/chris-avery-live-talk-music-performance

Chris Avery performs live — drawing on ancient Welsh sources including a 1613 harp manuscript — reimagining traditional material through guitar and song.

Followed by a drinks soirée on the shop floor.

Chris Avery is a Welsh folk musician, guitarist and composer. He works with traditional and ancient melodies from Welsh folk song to classical music, transforming and reimagining them for modern audiences. Appearing on stages from Glastonbury to Shakespeare’s Globe, his recent walking tour of the Wales Coast Path recently propelled him into the press spotlight, with the BBC World Spotlight describing Chris as having “taken sustainable touring to the next level”

This Thursday at Treadwell's: an evening of live folk music and Welsh history with Chris Avery: https://www.treadwells-l...
16/06/2026

This Thursday at Treadwell's: an evening of live folk music and Welsh history with Chris Avery: https://www.treadwells-london.com/events-1/chris-avery-live-talk-music-performance

Chris Avery is a Welsh folk musician, guitarist and composer. He works with traditional and ancient melodies from Welsh folk song to classical music, transforming and reimagining them for modern audiences. Appearing on stages from Glastonbury to Shakespeare’s Globe, his recent walking tour of the Wales Coast Path recently propelled him into the press spotlight, with the BBC World Spotlight describing Chris as having "taken sustainable touring to the next level".

Another zine drop! Reliquary, The Portcullis, and Talisman are three new zines from Weird Walk — we’re honoured to be th...
14/06/2026

Another zine drop! Reliquary, The Portcullis, and Talisman are three new zines from Weird Walk — we’re honoured to be their only bricks-and-mortar stockist for this trio. Thank you , we’re obsessed with these 🖤🖤🖤

🕯️ ‘Talisman’ is a new zine devoted to myth, magic, and mystery

🏰 ‘Portcullis’ explores the modern-day legacy of the Norman conquest from limited right to roam and concentrated wealth

🪦’Reliquary’ dives into uncanny fiction, from classic tales to contemporary mysteries

In this popular hands-on workshop live at Treadwell's, Lucya Starza teaches participants how to enchant with wax and fir...
13/06/2026

In this popular hands-on workshop live at Treadwell's, Lucya Starza teaches participants how to enchant with wax and fire: https://www.treadwells-london.com/events-1/candle-magic-in-person-workshop-5

Candle magic is a key skill in the repertoire of occult practitioners and an ideal place to start for those new to spellcraft. From simple tealight workings to elaborate annoiting rituals, candles can be used for virtually any spell imaginable at a moment's notice. All supplied are provided, and by the end of the session, attendees will know how to practise one of the simplest and most flexible forms of magic.

Lucya Starza Pagan Portals Author is a London-based eclectic witch whose decades of practise inform her teaching and writing. Alongside her famed and acclaimed Bad Witch's Blog, she has written books on candle magic, poppets and scrying. Most recently, she released her first novel – the gothic tale, Erosion.

We’ve had a few folks asking for alchemy recommendations, so we’ve pulled out the ones we’re currently most excited abou...
13/06/2026

We’ve had a few folks asking for alchemy recommendations, so we’ve pulled out the ones we’re currently most excited about from the shelves ⚗️

What’s your pick?

In this 2-part workshop, chaos magician Mark Vincent introduces practical techniques for entering and working with tranc...
10/06/2026

In this 2-part workshop, chaos magician Mark Vincent introduces practical techniques for entering and working with trance states: https://www.treadwells-london.com/events-1/hypnosis-trance-for-magic-2-part-workshop-2

Trance and hypnosis techniques are excellent for creating deeper, more vivid and more powerful magic. He explores how and why these methods work, and their application in areas such as astral projection, astral magic and sigil work. Through a combination of teaching, group interaction and guided exercises, participants learn a range of skills for use at home, including permissive language, confusion techniques, time distortion, sensation manipulation and limb catalepsy.

Suitable for all those looking to bring greater depth and intensity to their practice.

Claire Mitchell KC & Zoe Venditozzi join Christina on the Treadwell's sofa to discuss witch hunts, patriarchy and the ac...
10/06/2026

Claire Mitchell KC & Zoe Venditozzi join Christina on the Treadwell's sofa to discuss witch hunts, patriarchy and the acclaimed Witches of Scotland campaign: https://www.treadwells-london.com/events-1/how-to-kill-a-witch-launch-soiree

Claire and Zoe Witches of Scotland are co-authors of the bestselling 'How to Kill a Witch: A Guide for the Patriarchy', which explores Scotland’s witch persecutions between 1563 and 1736. The evening celebrates the book's paperback launch, and also considers the campaign's work, which has included public recognition and government-endorsed pardons. A Q&A and complimentary drinks soirée follows, with signed copies of the book available at a discounted price.

More zines! issues 1-6 are back in stock, alongside issues 1-3 of Lore of the Land, and pocket zines. We’re also deligh...
10/06/2026

More zines! issues 1-6 are back in stock, alongside issues 1-3 of Lore of the Land, and pocket zines.

We’re also delighted to have the first issue of .folkhorror — diving into folk horror on the other side of the pond — and ‘Crabs of the UK ‘and ‘Down to Goblin Town’ from the artist behind ‘Horse! Folk Customs of the British Isles’

06/06/2026

A few of our favourite secondhand finds this week

In this new 4-part course, Delphine de la Mar guides students through a sophisticated approach to reading tarot reversal...
06/06/2026

In this new 4-part course, Delphine de la Mar guides students through a sophisticated approach to reading tarot reversals: https://www.treadwells-london.com/events-1/tarot-reversals-in-person-4-part-course

Tarot cards reversals are often avoided by readers – yet they hold the key to some of the tarot's richest and most revealing layers.
Rather than relying on rigid definitions for upright versus reversed cards, this course explores the full spectrum of ‘light’ and ‘shadow’ that each one contains. Students consider the darker dimensions of cards traditionally seen as positive, alongside the constructive and illuminating qualities hidden within more challenging ones. The group also examines how these dynamics come alive within real spreads, where surrounding cards can totally alter a reading’s tone, emphasis and direction.

This is an intensive training for readers looking to deliver more nuanced, psychologically rich readings. By the end of the course, students will be able to move beyond fixed definitions and read with greater depth, flexibility and confidence.

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