Born Orrell Alexander Carter in Birkenhead, England, Sanders grew up in a working-class family that eventually moved to Manchester. Much of his early life is shrouded in colorful, sometimes contradictory, stories he told later:
Sanders' career was often dogged by accusations of plagiarism and fabrication. Critics pointed out that much of his "secret" material was actually drawn from existing sources: Alex Sanders at the John Rylands Library - Manchester Hive alex sanders
Sanders claimed he was initiated into witchcraft at age seven by his grandmother, Mary Bibby, who he said surprised him in her kitchen while she was performing a ritual. Born Orrell Alexander Carter in Birkenhead, England, Sanders
Despite the drama, his tradition became one of the main branches of Wicca worldwide. Many influential leaders in the craft, such as Janet and Stewart Farrar, were originally trained by the Sanders. Historical Controversy Despite the drama, his tradition became one of