The Witches of Bedfordshire Part One
A look at Bedfordshire's belief in witchcraft from medieval times until the 18th Century
In this episode Nat takes you on a journey, exploring the history of witchcraft in Bedfordshire from medieval times up until the late 18th century. Kicking off with a ghost story about a witch.
This episode moves from what is possibly Bedfordshire's earliest record of witchcraft, to the witch trials of the 17th century and beyond. It seems even when persecuting witches was outlawed in 1735, the people of Bedfordshire persisted in attempting to punish those who they thought dabbled in magical harm.
In this episode Dr Francis Young, provides his insight into 16th century religious and political matters.
Tess Savigear voices an account of the "Dunstable witch," Elizabeth Pratt.
Owen Staton of Time Between Times podcast voices an account of the "witch of Oakley."
Matt Savigear voices the curious case of a husband and wife accused of witchcraft in Silsoe.
You can read more about the witches of Bedfordshire on the blog at weirdinthewade.blog
Email Nat at weirdinthewade@gmail.com
Weird in the Wade is researched, written, presented and produced by Nat Doig
Theme music and the tracks, Waking Up and The Ladies Sutton are by Tess Savigear
Oboe on The Ladies Sutton is played by Charlotte Pascoe
