SECOND DATE: Talk - Newcastle Witches Memorial by Katie Liddane
Schedule
Sat Aug 24 2024 at 06:15 pm
UTC+01:00Location
The Black Gate, Castle Garth, NE1 1RQ Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom | Newcastle Upon Tyne, EN
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On the anniversary of the executions, join Dr. Katie Liddane as she explores the Newcastle witch trials of 1649-50 and the trial of Jane Martin who was taken from Northumberland to be held at the castle while she awaited her fate. Ever wondered where the images of the pointed hat, broomstick and being burned at the stake come from?
This talk begins by breaking down these stereotypes to get a closer understanding of what it was actually like to be accused of witchcraft in the early modern period and moves on to delve deeper into the circumstances that set the stage for a witch hunt in Newcastle. She will also be looking at the notorious Scottish witchfinder invited into the town, and the people who made accusations.
Dr. Liddane works with what little evidence is left to recreate the lives of those convicted and to remember them moving forward.
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Where is it happening?
The Black Gate, Castle Garth, NE1 1RQ Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, Scott's Barber Shop, The Black Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1RQ, United Kingdom,Newcastle upon TyneEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
