Pendle Hill: the dark side of England
Jul 3, 2024 22:41:06 GMT
Post by Stella on Jul 3, 2024 22:41:06 GMT
In the summer of 1612 a woman is on trial at Lancaster Assizes in Lancaster Castle in England. She is on trial for killing three men through witchcraft and is facing the death penalty. She is presented with a confession that she denies. Then a nine year old girl is brought into the court to testify against her. The girl bursts into tears as the woman screams at her desperately. The woman is taken away back to the dungeons. Once the woman is removed from court the girl climbs up onto a table and denounces the woman as a witch. The girl is the daughter of the woman on trial for witchcraft.
Today we're going to look at some of the most notorious and disturbing trials in English history - the Pendle Hill witch trials of 1612.
This is a fascinating story of religion, politics, bigotry, fear and persecution which will give you an insight into a dark period of English history and an insight into some traditions and practices which still exist today. You might want to bookmark this page/post, grab yourself a coffee, and get comfy as this is going to be a long read.
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Today we're going to look at some of the most notorious and disturbing trials in English history - the Pendle Hill witch trials of 1612.
This is a fascinating story of religion, politics, bigotry, fear and persecution which will give you an insight into a dark period of English history and an insight into some traditions and practices which still exist today. You might want to bookmark this page/post, grab yourself a coffee, and get comfy as this is going to be a long read.
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