The Newcastle Witches

By: Candle & Bell
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  • A podcast about the Newcastle Witch Trials of 1649, which caused the death of 16 people in 1650. We are on a journey to uncover how these murders took place and investigate what caused people to hunt and murder others in the name of Witchcraft.
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  • Episode 15: Here Endeth The Lesson

    Episode 15: Here Endeth The Lesson
    Jun 22 2023

    In our final episode, we reflect on things we've learned during the making of the podcast and answer audience questions. As always, many thanks to everyone who has supported the production of this podcast, and to our dedicated listeners.

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    45 mins
  • Episode 14: The North Remembers Not

    Episode 14: The North Remembers Not
    Jun 1 2023

    How does the largest execution of witches in England just fade from memory? Why are there so few records of the Newcastle Witches? We speak with Katie Liddane once again, to discuss why Newcastle didn't want to preserve this episode in the city's history.

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    28 mins
  • Episode 13: They Live Among Us

    Episode 13: They Live Among Us
    May 4 2023

    In this episode we talk to Michelle Brock about contemporary uses of the word 'Witch' and 'Witchtrials'. We also discuss the importance of studying history and the history of witch trials in particular to better understand our own society.

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    28 mins

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