I do love visiting the locations where these events happened. Sometimes you can almost feel that you are walking in the footsteps of history. In this week's video talk I visit the actual Royal Oak where King Charles II hid from Cromwell's troops. www.thehistorychap.com
King James the first wrote a treatise on demonology when he was a Prince, became popular when he eventually succeed Queen Elizabeth, the book gave rise to witch hunting etc. The book was taken to the colonies (America) by the pilgrims and it had the same effect there in Salem once enough self righteous people got behind its dubious philosophy.
@@anthonyandrew6725 Actually you will find that unlike in England, the New England Witch trials (It wasn't just Salem) began, and ended with the influence of Cotton Mather in Boston.
@@tombogan03884 Yeah, Mather was a colonialists from the old world, and Puritanical too. Old world sensibilities carried to the New World along with the idea of witchcraft. I doubt the Native Indians had much truck with Puritanism or European Witches for that matter.
Oye History chap, I’m from Halifax you southern jessy. Are you trying to we are tight handed ! Well, if you would like to investigate the Cragg Vale coin clippers and King David Hartley, you can see how carefully we nurture our coinage, plus you get a new video out. Enjoying your channel.
Colin, glad you are enjoying. Hadn't heard of either of these events / people but you've spiked my curiosity. Another rabbit hole for me to descend into :)
I remember learning about them on some very happy holidays in Lancaster. Loved it there. If you go to Salem in Massachusetts they give you the history of their witches but state that Europe executed so many more than them !
I will never understand the madness and sheer gullibility of huge numbers of the human race. Even today this same stupidity and belief in witches, witchcraft and ghosts persists. I despair of mankind. Love your videos by the way, terrific stuff.
Ghosts are very real. Those of us who have had contact know fine well. Witchcraft is also very real. If you don’t know why the words “spell” and “spelling” are used it is because witchcraft is intention through words hence “spells”. You chose the wrong examples for your human gullibility example. The energy of your paragraph has the energy from someone who does not understand the true nature of what goes on.
@@TheHistoryChapand its still the same today. Its the same type of people in control at the top. Those at the top in certain brotherhoods know more about spirituality than many do at the bottom which is why so many are misled because so many refuse to understand. Despite me being Scottish, my 3 times great grandad is buried in Colne and i found this out after i knew about the witches. He was born in Lancashire and moved to the Scottish town i was born and live in hence how i ended up born here as his daughter could have taken her son (my great grandad) and moved with him to Pendle. He then moved back to Lancashire to be in Colne. As soon as i found out about him, i have wanted to go see if he has a headstone and see the hill. Carry Bridge they lived in. Two of my 2nd great grand aunts (his daughters) who moved with him were born in the same town as me. Everything is connected. Someone saying ghosts etc don’t exist just comes from fear and no willingness to understand. Its a blessing to be able to work with that side but it can come at a price in this world because of prejudice.
Everything you think in your mind is a spell. Every word you say and write is a spell if its coming from your intentions, thoughts and feelings. That’s how witchcraft works. Its those of us who can take it a step further with higher consciousness that can do what others cannot. Remember, everything in this world is made of numerical codes. Including nature. The thinking that its all stupid is what is keeping humanity stuck.
A witch was executed on a hill a couple of miles from where I now live. Afterwards, her body was burned at the foot of the hill. There is a worn stone marker on the spot.
Could you imagine the ease that Henry the 8th could have had if the Witch theory was still alive & well . No need to accuse your wife of adultery , no need to also accuse her lover . Find a wart or some ailment and line up the next one ! Come to think of it , I might have had a better divorce settlement ?
Alizon Devine was not a self professed witch, she and her family were from a line of cumming folk. Old Chatton and Old Demdike were both from families of cunning folk and engaged in a long standing fude. Among other things, Alizon's father blamed Old Chattox for bewitching, or cursing him with an illness that proved fatal. I agree that this case was influenced by a fear of Roman Catholics, one of the key points of evidence was that those accused were not present at church one Easter, instead the family had gathered at Malkin Towers (Shite Towers), where they may have consumed a stolen sheep, Alice Nutter was present at this gathering also. It could be asked why the respectable Alice was gathered with such people as those who resided in Malkin Tower. She was from a respected family, but still followed the old religion. Many cunning folk used a mixture of charms and prayers from the old faith in their trade. It is ironic that the only existing evidence for England's most famous witch trial is based on one platelet, that was written by Thomas Potts, the clerk of the court. Potts's patron was was a local magistrate who sought advancement and Potts dedicated the pamphlet to his master who may have been trying to win favour with James I. Alizon herself may have been accused of witchcraft and imprisoned for the offence. Under the English Witchcraft Acts those found guilty of the crime were sentenced to one years imprisonment and four stints in the pillory. Only in the case of causing death by witchcraft of livestock of humans was a capital sentence handed out for a first offence. Those found guilty of a second offence faced the prospect of excution. English Common Law was a lot stricter than Scotland where 4000 people were burned as witches. In the English system those who made the accusation had to pay for evidene to gathered and presented before a justice of the peace. torture was forbidden in England, unlike in Scotland. The case would progress only if it met strict criteria. It then had to pass through a jurie before it went to trial. There it was heard by a legally trained assize court judge and before a jury. In England a high per centage of cases were dismissed for lack of evidence.
Interesting stuff, thanks History Chap - The Witchsmeller Pursuivant episode of Black Adder sums up this utter nonsense and pointless loss of life quite eloquently - oh and I thought Alice Nutter was the singer with the band Chumbawamba ...
For some reason, I can see the witch trial from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, yes we did the nose, she turned me into a newt, well I got better. It is an absolutely interesting story about witchcraft in the history of England. I am glad because I might be accused of being a warlock! 😅😂 Where do I get my invisible flying donkey? Curses were taken quite seriously if it involves a public execution.
When you read some of these witch trials, some of the evidence presented was like a Monty Python sketch. The sad it was that it cost people their lives.
@sameyers2670: Most of the so-called "evidence" was provided by a 9 year old girl (Jenet Device, the daughter of one of the accused) who, before the trial had been "in the care of" the prosecuting magistrate so she had almost certainly been groomed by him and told what to say.
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Wow, I had never even heard of this event. I learned a lot today, thanks!
Glad you found it interesting. Pendle Hill is well worth the climb too - amazing views.
Very interesting. I like the addition of graphics and maps.
I do love visiting the locations where these events happened. Sometimes you can almost feel that you are walking in the footsteps of history. In this week's video talk I visit the actual Royal Oak where King Charles II hid from Cromwell's troops. www.thehistorychap.com
I love how you bring these stories to life, thank you 🇬🇧🥳👍
Many thanks.
Excellent video! Thank you.
Thanks for watching
I live near Salem, MA! The Pendle witch story is definitely incredible and certainly would have been fresh in the minds of many a New England settler.
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King James the first wrote a treatise on demonology when he was a Prince, became popular when he eventually succeed Queen Elizabeth, the book gave rise to witch hunting etc. The book was taken to the colonies (America) by the pilgrims and it had the same effect there in Salem once enough self righteous people got behind its dubious philosophy.
@@anthonyandrew6725 Actually you will find that unlike in England, the New England Witch trials (It wasn't just Salem) began, and ended with the influence of Cotton Mather in Boston.
@@tombogan03884 Yeah, Mather was a colonialists from the old world, and Puritanical too. Old world sensibilities carried to the New World along with the idea of witchcraft. I doubt the Native Indians had much truck with Puritanism or European Witches for that matter.
Oye History chap, I’m from Halifax you southern jessy. Are you trying to we are tight handed !
Well, if you would like to investigate the Cragg Vale coin clippers and King David Hartley, you can see how carefully we nurture our coinage, plus you get a new video out.
Enjoying your channel.
Colin, glad you are enjoying.
Hadn't heard of either of these events / people but you've spiked my curiosity. Another rabbit hole for me to descend into :)
I remember learning about them on some very happy holidays in Lancaster. Loved it there. If you go to Salem in Massachusetts they give you the history of their witches but state that Europe executed so many more than them !
I climbed up Pendle Hill when I visited the villages in the story. It was a bit of a puff...
Very interesting - especially after just watching A Discovery of Witches series!
Thanks. Amazing what happens when hysteria runs riot.
Used to live in blackburn...drive up to pendle hill for Halloween
heck of a climb!
I will never understand the madness and sheer gullibility of huge numbers of the human race. Even today this same stupidity and belief in witches, witchcraft and ghosts persists. I despair of mankind. Love your videos by the way, terrific stuff.
Even more mad when you consider that these witch hunts were effectively led from the very top.
Ghosts are very real. Those of us who have had contact know fine well. Witchcraft is also very real. If you don’t know why the words “spell” and “spelling” are used it is because witchcraft is intention through words hence “spells”. You chose the wrong examples for your human gullibility example. The energy of your paragraph has the energy from someone who does not understand the true nature of what goes on.
@@TheHistoryChapand its still the same today. Its the same type of people in control at the top. Those at the top in certain brotherhoods know more about spirituality than many do at the bottom which is why so many are misled because so many refuse to understand. Despite me being Scottish, my 3 times great grandad is buried in Colne and i found this out after i knew about the witches. He was born in Lancashire and moved to the Scottish town i was born and live in hence how i ended up born here as his daughter could have taken her son (my great grandad) and moved with him to Pendle. He then moved back to Lancashire to be in Colne. As soon as i found out about him, i have wanted to go see if he has a headstone and see the hill. Carry Bridge they lived in. Two of my 2nd great grand aunts (his daughters) who moved with him were born in the same town as me. Everything is connected. Someone saying ghosts etc don’t exist just comes from fear and no willingness to understand. Its a blessing to be able to work with that side but it can come at a price in this world because of prejudice.
Everything you think in your mind is a spell. Every word you say and write is a spell if its coming from your intentions, thoughts and feelings. That’s how witchcraft works. Its those of us who can take it a step further with higher consciousness that can do what others cannot. Remember, everything in this world is made of numerical codes. Including nature. The thinking that its all stupid is what is keeping humanity stuck.
A witch was executed on a hill a couple of miles from where I now live. Afterwards, her body was burned at the foot of the hill. There is a worn stone marker on the spot.
Thank you for sharing.
Could you imagine the ease that Henry the 8th could have had if the Witch theory was still alive & well .
No need to accuse your wife of adultery , no need to also accuse her lover . Find a wart or some ailment and line up the next one !
Come to think of it , I might have had a better divorce settlement ?
He didn't need much of an excuse!
Alizon Devine was not a self professed witch, she and her family were from a line of cumming folk. Old Chatton and Old Demdike were both from families of cunning folk and engaged in a long standing fude. Among other things, Alizon's father blamed Old Chattox for bewitching, or cursing him with an illness that proved fatal. I agree that this case was influenced by a fear of Roman Catholics, one of the key points of evidence was that those accused were not present at church one Easter, instead the family had gathered at Malkin Towers (Shite Towers), where they may have consumed a stolen sheep, Alice Nutter was present at this gathering also. It could be asked why the respectable Alice was gathered with such people as those who resided in Malkin Tower. She was from a respected family, but still followed the old religion. Many cunning folk used a mixture of charms and prayers from the old faith in their trade. It is ironic that the only existing evidence for England's most famous witch trial is based on one platelet, that was written by Thomas Potts, the clerk of the court. Potts's patron was was a local magistrate who sought advancement and Potts dedicated the pamphlet to his master who may have been trying to win favour with James I. Alizon herself may have been accused of witchcraft and imprisoned for the offence. Under the English Witchcraft Acts those found guilty of the crime were sentenced to one years imprisonment and four stints in the pillory. Only in the case of causing death by witchcraft of livestock of humans was a capital sentence handed out for a first offence. Those found guilty of a second offence faced the prospect of excution. English Common Law was a lot stricter than Scotland where 4000 people were burned as witches. In the English system those who made the accusation had to pay for evidene to gathered and presented before a justice of the peace. torture was forbidden in England, unlike in Scotland. The case would progress only if it met strict criteria. It then had to pass through a jurie before it went to trial. There it was heard by a legally trained assize court judge and before a jury. In England a high per centage of cases were dismissed for lack of evidence.
Thank you for adding so much extra information and opinion.
@@TheHistoryChap Thanks for taking the time to comment enjoying your channel.
Thank you for that. Peace Brother.
I’ve heard about these, just terrible 😢
You can see why the term witchhunt is still used today
Interesting stuff, thanks History Chap - The Witchsmeller Pursuivant episode of Black Adder sums up this utter nonsense and pointless loss of life quite eloquently - oh and I thought Alice Nutter was the singer with the band Chumbawamba ...
What more can I say? Black Adder always on the money!
Carrots don't grow on trees!
I wonder how Elizabeth and family watching Jeanette tell things in court.
Meant to put in felt.
Absolutely bizarre trial.
For some reason, I can see the witch trial from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, yes we did the nose, she turned me into a newt, well I got better. It is an absolutely interesting story about witchcraft in the history of England. I am glad because I might be accused of being a warlock! 😅😂
Where do I get my invisible flying donkey? Curses were taken quite seriously if it involves a public execution.
When you read some of these witch trials, some of the evidence presented was like a Monty Python sketch. The sad it was that it cost people their lives.
It would be interesting to know what the flimsy evidence against those acquited was
I can’t remember off the top of my head.
@sameyers2670: Most of the so-called "evidence" was provided by a 9 year old girl (Jenet Device, the daughter of one of the accused) who, before the trial had been "in the care of" the prosecuting magistrate so she had almost certainly been groomed by him and told what to say.