Witchcraft in 16th and 17th century Yorkshire
Dave Weldrake
- Region:
- Yorkshire & Humber
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £50 within West Yorkshire: £50 plus expenses further afield
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 24th November 2022
- Tagged:
- 16Th Century | 17Th Century | Folklore | Yorkshire
Witchcraft nowadays is a subject for romance and horror stories but the reality is far different. Few claims were made of Black Magic and witches’ sabbats but the people of Yorkshire were still not safe. Accusations of witchcraft could be made against you by people you had known for years. All it took was an ‘over the fence’ argument to get out of hand. This could lead to a ‘legal’ process of humiliation, attempts to force a confession and, perhaps, even to death.
Views: 350 | Enquiries: 3About Dave Weldrake
I have spent most of my working life in West Yorkshire. At various times I have been a teacher, a historian, and the Education an Outreach Coordinator for the West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service. I now spend my time researching history and folklore topics with a view to bringing them to a wider audience via talks, walks and articles on the internet.
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