Spellbound Mark explores witch country around
Pendle Hill in Lancashire to investigate the truth behind
the sorcery and myth of the ten Pendle witches who were hanged
for their 'crimes' in 1612 at Lancaster castle. Much of the
drama was played in neighbouring villages as several dysfunctional
families fell out and dabbled in witchcraft with dire consequences.
In bleak mid-winter Mark visits a little shop of glorious
horrors "Witches Galore" to find out why we are
so fascinated with witchcraft. The English Civil War sparked
a second witch hunt with the reign of terror of 'Witch hunter'
Mathew Hopkins. The satanic mills of Lancashire and the industrial
heritage of Burnley are investigated - how could 12 workers
live in one tiny house? Finally at Townley Hall we see some
"fantastic" lost treasures and hear about a man
loses his head once and for all....
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