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The Last Witch in England!

The Last Witch in England!

Helen Duncan was the last person convicted under the Witchcraft Act

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Tony McMahon
Aug 24, 2023
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Greetings Gold and Silver Level Templar Knights! Incredible to think that the last woman convicted under the Witchcraft Act in England was as late as 1944. Whatever was going on? Let’s find out!

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Helen Duncan was the last woman in England to be tried under the Witchcraft Act of 1735. Infamous for producing "ectoplasm" from her nose claiming this vapour wa…

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