The Pendle witch trails
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The trials of the Pendle witches in 1612 are among the most famous witch trials in English history, and some of the best recorded of the 17th century. The twelve accused lived in the area surrounding Pendle Hill in Lancashire, and were charged with the murders of ten people by the use of witchcraft. The official publication of the proceedings by the clerk to the court, Thomas Potts, in his The Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Lancaster, and the number of witches hanged together – nine at Lancaster and one at York – make the trials unusual for England at that time. It has been estimated that all the English witch trials between the early 15th and early 18th centuries resulted in fewer than 500 executions; this series of trials accounts for more than two per cent of that total. If you enjoyed this video please like, share and subscribe so that you will be notified about future videos. Facebook food lovers group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1139079336501796 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strangetalespod Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/strangetalespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strange_tales_kitchen/ Tiktok: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSe2QrsbS/ Email: [email protected] You can support the channel if you wish, any help is much appreciated Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/strangetalespod
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