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THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED. During the witch craze of the 16th and 17th centuries three sets of trials for witchcraft were held in Huntingdon, arguably giving it a grim claim to be the “witch trial capital of England”.
Discover the stories behind the infamous “Witches of Warboys”, “Witchfinder General” Matthew Hopkins and what may be the last execution for witchcraft in the country. Speaker - Stuart Orme, Curator of The Cromwell Museum, Huntingdon.
FREE - donations welcome. Adults only.
Booking essential. Please collect a ticket from Huntingdon Library,
or call 0345 045 5225 / email [email protected]
to reserve your place.
Image shows a historical woodcut print from 1647 showing Matthew Hopkins "Witchfinder General" standing, and two women seated.
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Huntingdon Library and Archives, Princes Street, Huntingdon, PE29 3PA, United Kingdom
