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The Pendle Witches

The Pendle Witches

Update: 2025-09-271
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(Host: Kristin) 


In 1612, nine-year-old Jennet Devize accused her mother in court of witchcraft. Her testimony led  to the conviction of 11 people, 10 of whom were sent to the gallows. Find out about the most famous witchcraft event in English history that you may never have heard about in this episode of Footnoting History!  


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