The Chelmsford Witch: The Trial of Agnes Waterhouse
The Chelmsford Witch: The Trial of Agnes Waterhouse

The Chelmsford Witch: The Trial of Agnes Waterhouse

October 17, 2025 7:00am
25:33
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In 1566, a widow from a quiet Essex village was accused of feeding her cat with drops of her own blood—and of using it to kill. This is the story of Agnes Waterhouse, the first woman in England whose witch trial was captured in print. A story offear, faith, and the birth of the English witch.Source Material:

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Duration:25:33
Published:October 17, 2025 7:00am
File Size:23.4 MB
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In 1566, a widow from a quiet Essex village was accused of feeding her cat with drops of her own blood—and of using it to kill. This is the story of Agnes Waterhouse, the first woman in England whose witch trial was captured in print. A story offear, faith, and the birth of the English witch.Source Material: ...

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