Volume written by John Parkins of Little Gonerby, Lincolnshire on the topic of the devil and evil in general, Parkins saw his work as a form of defence against such wicked forces.
'The Sanctum Sanctorum in the bank of heaven' by John Parkins
This material is held atUniversity of Birmingham, Cadbury Research Library, Special Collections
- Reference
- GB 150 MS374
- Dates of Creation
- c 1817
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 volume
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
John Parkins (fl 1800-1830s) established himself as a professional 'cunning -man' in Little Gonerby, Lincolnshire after receiving training in the magical arts from the occultist Ebenezer Sibly. Unusually, he used printed pamphlets and booklets to advertise his services.
Source: www.karisgarden.com/cunningfolk (accessed 10 Jul 2007)
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Custodial History
Former location: MSS 6/i/13
Bookplate of Spencer Eddy; Purchase reported in University Librarian's Annual Report 1963/1964