Lancashire Witches

050 - Book 3 Ch 12 - The Last Hour

17 min · 28. feb. 2026
episode 050 - Book 3 Ch 12 - The Last Hour cover

Description

Dive into the chilling tale of The Lancashire Witches, a richly imagined narrative centered around the infamous figures of Demdike, Chattox, and Alice Nutter. These historical characters haunted the Lancashire region near Pendle Hill and the Forest of Bowland in the early seventeenth century. While Ainsworths portrayal may be steeped in fiction, the witches themselves were real individuals caught in a web of societal turmoil. The story weaves through the dissolution of Whalley Abbey and the influential families of Assheton, Braddyll, and Nowell, culminating in the dramatic trials and executions at Lancaster Castle in 1612. (Summary by Andy Minter)

Comments

0

Be the first to comment

Sign up now and become a member of the Lancashire Witches community!

Get Started

2 months for 19 kr.

Then 99 kr. / month · Cancel anytime.

  • Podcasts kun på Podimo
  • 20 lydbogstimer pr. måned
  • Gratis podcasts

All episodes

53 episodes