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In the local history books of Suffolk, one name is particularly associated with witchcraft and wizardry - that of old Winter. According to tales handed down from generation to generation, Winter the cunning man used his skills for good, helping the people of rural Suffolk to deter criminals and fight back against malevolent curses and bedevilment. In this mini episode we hear several stories of Winter’s escapades, culminating in the horrific saga of some capering sheep and the fiery death of Ipswich woman Grace Pett via internal combustion in the year 1744. Happy 2021!
By Ruth McPheeIn the local history books of Suffolk, one name is particularly associated with witchcraft and wizardry - that of old Winter. According to tales handed down from generation to generation, Winter the cunning man used his skills for good, helping the people of rural Suffolk to deter criminals and fight back against malevolent curses and bedevilment. In this mini episode we hear several stories of Winter’s escapades, culminating in the horrific saga of some capering sheep and the fiery death of Ipswich woman Grace Pett via internal combustion in the year 1744. Happy 2021!

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