A RENEWED appeal has been made for funds for a witchcraft exhibition.

The appeal was launched by Colchester Museums last month to raise £15,000 for an exhibition called Wicked Spirits – Witchcraft and Magic at Colchester Castle.

But despite being open to donations for more than three weeks, Art Fund – which is the national charity for art – has managed to raise only £3,400 of its £15,000 target.

A further £11,628 is needed by Monday, June 6.

The exhibition, which is run in collaboration with the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, is scheduled to run from July 16 until January 6.

Pamela Donnelly, chief executive of Colchester Council, said: “This exhibition will shine a light on one of the most tragic periods of our history and engage new audiences with Colchester’s past.

“Both Colchester Museums and the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic believe now is the right time to tell this story.

“The exhibition will attract new audiences, showcase Colchester’s rich heritage and history, and add value to the thousands of people who visit Colchester and its historic Castle every year.”

Donations can be made via the Art Fund.