EPISODE · Sep 12, 2026 · 12 MIN

Pendle Witch Trials: How 17th‑Century Lancashire Became a Courtroom

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

This episode examines the Pendle witch trials of 1612, looking at how local poverty and social tensions fed accusations, the legal framework of James I’s witchcraft laws, and what contemporary records tell us about the accused and the proceedings. We also explore why the event has become a lasting legend and what it reveals about early modern English society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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