History Matters Away with the Faeries Folklore, fairies and demonic spirits in the sceptical 17th century. Abigail Sparkes | Published in History Today Volume 68 Issue 12 December 2018 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Related Articles The Moral of the Victorian Children’s Story Here Be Monsters Popular articles England’s Prison Population Problems The Failure of the Leipzig War Crimes Trials