Broom Stick Collection

Halloween / Witch Dances
A witch dances with her black cat and a pumpkin

Demon and Witches
A countrywoman is amazed to see two witches - one male, one female - flying past escorted by the Devil who, it seems, also needs a broomstick

The Modern Witch
A reckless looking witch in a 1920s flapper dress cackles to herself as she rides her broomstick. Date: 1920s

North Berwick Witches and Dr Fian in a churchyard
The North Berwick Witches and Dr Fian fly round a church, some on broomsticks, as confessed to King James

Brocks Fireworks Flying Witch Date: 1900s

Witches & Familiars
Witches with their familiars, one of which has learnt to fly a broomstick on its own ! Date: circa 1600

Little boys and girls, will you come and ride with me on my broomstick
CHT173732 Little boys and girls, will you come and ride with me on my broomstick?, illustration from Under the Window by the artist, late 19th century (colour litho) by Greenaway

Witch & Cat & Broomstick
A witch flies to the sabbat with her cat on her broomstick

Witches over Town
Witches on their broomsticks fly over the roofs of their town

Witch on Broomstick
A witch rides through the starlit sky on her broomstick, carrying a baby she has borrowed from its mum

broom stick, bucket, chapeau, cheery, door, door way, doorstep, flute, fluting, garden
Children and the Saturdays purchase, 1891, straw hat; broom stick; headpiece; chapeau; stetson; flute; sound; fluting; bucket; door; doorstep; garden, interior; sweeping; happiness, joy

garden, horticulture, leaf, leaves, vine, ivy, plant, green, fence, panel, wood, broom, witch, witches broom, broomstick, broom stick, witches broomstick, brush, Garden accessories and furniture

A Wood Witch flying over the land on her stick

TREATY OF PARIS, 1783. The Blessings of Peace. Englands Sun Setting. At left Benjamin Franklin is crowning the young republic, who is seated with allies, the kings of Spain and France

Fight between a landlady and soldier
Meg Dods and Captain McTurk ; the Captain protects himself from the onslaught of the furious landlady, Meg. Date: 1843

Joanna Southcote and the Public Disputations
Colour illustration/cartoon, " The Imposter, or Obstetric Dispute (vide Joanna Southcote and the Public Disputations" by Thomas Tegg concerning Joanna Southcotts " pregnancy" with)

Cinderella dreams of a better life
Poor downtrodden Cinderella sits in the kitchen, dreaming of a better life (so distracted she misses the little birds tucking in to the supper for her evil sisters)

Making Brooms from Hazel
Making besoms - a particular type of broom - by splitting hazel, Penmach, Caernarvonshire, Wales

Child on Broomstick 1926
A small child flies through the air on a broomstick, watched by his companions on the ground

There was an Old Woman
There was an old woman who rode on a broom, with a high gee ho, gee humble; and she took her old cat behind for a groom, with a bimble, bamble, bumble

Witch Abducts a Child
A witch abducts a small child and then carries it off on her broomstick. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

The Halloween trail at Thorp Perrow Arboretum in Yorkshire UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Two people wearing masks and traditional dress, one carrying a broomstick, in the Fasnacht carnival in Imst, Austria, Europe

Spanish Witch
A Spanish witch, airborne over the rooftops of Barcelona, carries a new recruit to the sabbat on her broomstick

Witch Airborne
A traditional witch flies through the air with - but not on - her broomstick

Cinderella / Warwick Goble
Cinderella by the fireside

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"Broomstick: Unveiling the Mystical Ride of Witches and Demons" Embarking on a journey through folklore and enchantment, the broomstick has long been associated with tales of witches soaring across moonlit skies. From the infamous North Berwick Witches to Dr Fian's chilling encounters in a desolate churchyard, these stories have captivated our imaginations for centuries. In modern times, the broomstick remains an emblematic symbol of witchcraft. Halloween festivities come alive as bewitching figures take center stage, engaging in mesmerizing dances that echo ancient rituals. Brocks Fireworks illuminate the night sky, casting an ethereal glow upon these mystical gatherings. But beyond its association with sorcery lies another intriguing aspect - familiars. These enigmatic creatures are said to accompany witches on their broomstick flights, serving as loyal companions and sources of magical power. The broomstick also holds significance beyond supernatural realms. It witnessed historical traditions like slave couples marrying by leaping over it, signifying unity amidst adversity. Its allure extends even to children who eagerly join in imaginary rides upon this enchanted vehicle exclaiming, "Little boys and girls, will you come and ride with me on my broomstick?" During Halloween parties adorned with costumes galore along Westcote Road in Reading, both young ones and adults embrace their alter egos while celebrating this captivating holiday. The town becomes a tapestry woven with whimsical witches floating above rooftops. As we delve into legends entwined with magic spells and mysterious forces at play, let us not forget that behind every witch is her trusty companion - her familiar - perched atop her trusted steed: the iconic witch on a broomstick.