<p>This podcast tells the story of witchcraft.   From the ancient witches of Wales to the medieval sorceress known as the Witch of Eye.   From the brutal torture of the pilliwinks, to the British king who wrote a book on witches.  From the gruesome story of the Pendle Witches, to a “witch” imprisoned during WW2 by the British government.</p>

This podcast tells the story of witchcraft. From the ancient witches of Wales to the medieval sorceress known as the Witch of Eye. From the brutal torture of the pilliwinks, to the British king who wrote a book on witches. From the gruesome story of the Pendle Witches, to a “witch” imprisoned during WW2 by the British government.

<p>This podcast tells the story of witchcraft.&nbsp;&nbsp; From the ancient witches of Wales to the medieval sorceress known as the Witch of Eye.&nbsp;&nbsp; From the brutal torture of the pilliwinks, to the British king who wrote a book on witches.&nbsp; From the gruesome story of the Pendle Witches, to a “witch” imprisoned during WW2 by the British government.</p>

Women and Witchcraft -  The Horrifying History of Female Sorcery

Extraordinary Stories of Britain is a history podcast packed with fun and informative tales from our island’s long and storied past. 

Visiting little-known corners of British history,   shedding new light on familiar faces,  uncovering unusual  - and sometimes bizarre  - facts along the way,  this is the podcast for anglophiles, history buffs, and anyone interested in finding out more about the UK.

From killer queens to grime and punishment, from medieval medicine to celebrity cats, from secret sewers to pickled philosophers,    we leave no historic stone unturned.

Follow our blog at:  www.storiesofbritain.com

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Extraordinary Stories of Britain is a history podcast packed with fun and informative tales from our island’s long and storied past. Visiting little-known corners of British history, shedding new light on familiar faces, uncovering unusual - and sometimes bizarre - facts along the way, this is the podcast for anglophiles, history buffs, and anyone interested in finding out more about the UK. From killer queens to grime and punishment, from medieval medicine to celebrity cats, from secret sewers to pickled philosophers, we leave no historic stone unturned. Follow our blog at: www.storiesofbritain.com

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