7 | Mother Shipton's Prophecies

Did a 15th century witch who lived in a remote North Yorkshire cave really predict the rise and fall of monarchs, world wars, planes, and even the internet? Some people think so, and even today tourists flock to visit Mother Shipton’s cave in Knaresborough, tucked away in an otherworldly forest next to a magic well which can turn items into stone. But who was Mother Shipton really, and is there any truth in her mysterious prophecies?📢 Get in Touch & Support the ShowHave a story idea or just want to say hello? Drop us an email at [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you!💡 Support Us on PatreonEnjoying Curious Britain? Help us keep the show going by joining us on Patreon. Your support allows us to keep exploring Britain’s most intriguing stories.https://www.patreon.com/CuriousBritainPodcast💰 Make a One-Off ContributionEvery little bit helps! If you'd like to make a one-time donation, you can do so via PayPal here: https://paypal.me/curiousbritain 🙏 Thank You!Your support means the world to us and helps keep the show alive. We truly appreciate it!Sources:https://www.mothershipton.co.ukhttps://www.pepysdiary.com/encyclopedia/10456/The Strange and Wonderful History of Mother Shipton Plainly Setting Forth Her Prodigious Birth, Life, Death, and Burial, with an Exact Collection of All Her Famous Prophecys, More Compleat than Ever Yet before Published, and Large Explanations, Shewing How They Have All along Been Fulfilled to This Very Year. London: Printed for W.H. and sold by J. Conyers, 1686.