Witches: Truth Behind the Trials

England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade - Photos

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Bess Clark, found guilty of wichcraft and consorting with Satan, is dragged to the gallows to be hanged. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

Bess Clark, found guilty of wichcraft and consorting with Satan, is dragged to the gallows to be hanged. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_34.jpg

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Dr. Andrew Sneddon Ulster University (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

Dr. Andrew Sneddon Ulster University (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_40.jpg

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Professor Nimisha Patel University of East London (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

Professor Nimisha Patel University of East London (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_42.jpg

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Professor Alison Rowlands University of Essex (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

Professor Alison Rowlands University of Essex (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_43.jpg

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Professor Alison Rowlands, University of Essex .(Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

Professor Alison Rowlands, University of Essex .(Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_44.jpg

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John Lowes, an accused clergyman, sits and read a book. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

John Lowes, an accused clergyman, sits and read a book. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_22.jpg

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Diane Purkiss Professor at Oxford University (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

Diane Purkiss Professor at Oxford University (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_36.jpg

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Professor Marion Gibson, Exeter University. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

Professor Marion Gibson, Exeter University. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_37.jpg

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The court judges two women accused of witchcraft. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

The court judges two women accused of witchcraft. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_23.jpg

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John Stearne stands over his partner, Matthew Hopkins, as the pair interrogate a suspected witch inside a dim lit room. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

John Stearne stands over his partner, Matthew Hopkins, as the pair interrogate a suspected witch inside a dim lit room. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_09.jpg

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Diane Purkiss Professor at Oxford University (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

Diane Purkiss Professor at Oxford University (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_35.jpg

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Two men assist Hopkins and Stearne in the interrogation of Elizabeth Clark. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

Two men assist Hopkins and Stearne in the interrogation of Elizabeth Clark. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_21.jpg

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Matthew Hopkins sneers at the council as he is accused of forced confessions and possible involvement in witchcraft. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

Matthew Hopkins sneers at the council as he is accused of forced confessions and possible involvement in witchcraft. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_20.jpg

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Professor Nimisha Patel University of East London (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

Professor Nimisha Patel University of East London (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_41.jpg

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Matthew Hopkins walks with a female villager.(Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

Matthew Hopkins walks with a female villager.(Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_08.jpg

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John Gaule, a minister, discourages his parishoners from supporting the witch-hunters. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

John Gaule, a minister, discourages his parishoners from supporting the witch-hunters. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_30.jpg

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John Lowes pleads against the council, who find him guilty of witchcraft. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

John Lowes pleads against the council, who find him guilty of witchcraft. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_24.jpg

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An accused woman stands before the court with Hopkins and Stearne in attendance. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

An accused woman stands before the court with Hopkins and Stearne in attendance. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_18.jpg

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One of eight accused women stands trial in King's Lynn. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

One of eight accused women stands trial in King's Lynn. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_19.jpg

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A young man stands guard over two accused witches, both of whom are facing the council in front of them.(Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

A young man stands guard over two accused witches, both of whom are facing the council in front of them.(Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_25.jpg

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More villagers, including John Stearne, cheer as they watch the accused meet their fates in the gallows. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

More villagers, including John Stearne, cheer as they watch the accused meet their fates in the gallows. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_31.jpg

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The council judges Hopkins and Stearne for their methods of interrogation. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

The council judges Hopkins and Stearne for their methods of interrogation. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_27.jpg

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Angry villagers jeer at the accused witches as they are escorted to the gallows. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

Angry villagers jeer at the accused witches as they are escorted to the gallows. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_33.jpg

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An accused woman is walked to the gallows. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

An accused woman is walked to the gallows. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_32.jpg

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A Parliament-appointed council declare that Hopkins and Stearne are no longer permitted to use extreme methods of torture to force confessions. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

A Parliament-appointed council declare that Hopkins and Stearne are no longer permitted to use extreme methods of torture to force confessions. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_26.jpg

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Matthew Hopkins looks determined as he walks towards the town. (Dash Pictures/Samuel Purcell, Oliver Watts)

Matthew Hopkins looks determined as he walks towards the town. (Dash Pictures/Samuel Purcell, Oliver Watts) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_UHD_04.jpg

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Matthew Hopkins stands in a field with a villager who assisted in the water-trial of John Lowes. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

Matthew Hopkins stands in a field with a villager who assisted in the water-trial of John Lowes. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_03.jpg

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An accused woman stands, being looked upon by another suspected witch. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

An accused woman stands, being looked upon by another suspected witch. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_17.jpg

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An accused woman's face is bound with rope and she is held down by Matthew Hopkins and John Stearne.(Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

An accused woman's face is bound with rope and she is held down by Matthew Hopkins and John Stearne.(Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_16.jpg

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Matthew Hopkins stands under a tree, looking menacing as he oversees John Lowes' trial by water.(Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

Matthew Hopkins stands under a tree, looking menacing as he oversees John Lowes' trial by water.(Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_02.jpg

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John Stearne stands among a group of angry villagers. (Dash Pictures/Samuel Purcell, Oliver Watts)

John Stearne stands among a group of angry villagers. (Dash Pictures/Samuel Purcell, Oliver Watts) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_UHD_03.jpg

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John Lowes sticks out his tongue to show a witches mark. (Dash Pictures/Samuel Purcell, Oliver Watts)

John Lowes sticks out his tongue to show a witches mark. (Dash Pictures/Samuel Purcell, Oliver Watts) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_UHD_01.jpg

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Elizabeth Clark is alleged to have used witchcraft on a local tailor's wife. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

Elizabeth Clark is alleged to have used witchcraft on a local tailor's wife. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_28.jpg

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Matthew Hopkins prepares to slap an accused witch, attempting to force a confession. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

Matthew Hopkins prepares to slap an accused witch, attempting to force a confession. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_14.jpg

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Matthew Hopkins stands in a field as he marks down the results of John Lowes' trial by water. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

Matthew Hopkins stands in a field as he marks down the results of John Lowes' trial by water. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_01.jpg

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An accused woman is prodded with a quill, likely to test her endurance to pain. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

An accused woman is prodded with a quill, likely to test her endurance to pain. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_15.jpg

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Elizabeth Clark sits on the ground with her walking stick. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

Elizabeth Clark sits on the ground with her walking stick. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_29.jpg

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Elizabeth Clarke has a noose tightened around her neck. Villagers watch in the background. (Dash Pictures/Samuel Purcell, Oliver Watts)

Elizabeth Clarke has a noose tightened around her neck. Villagers watch in the background. (Dash Pictures/Samuel Purcell, Oliver Watts) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_UHD_02.jpg

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A woman being interrogated by Hopkins and Stearne stares into a candle flame in fear.(Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

A woman being interrogated by Hopkins and Stearne stares into a candle flame in fear.(Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_11.jpg

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Matthew Hopkins sits at his table studying a map. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov)

Matthew Hopkins sits at his table studying a map. (Dash Productions Services LTD/Antoan Ivanov) Episode: #04 "England: The Witchfinders' Cruel Crusade" Air Date 10/06/2024 103_England_WitchesTruthBehindTheTrials_05.jpg

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