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The Lancashire Witches 2012 Anniversary

"LANCASHIRE WITCHES 400"

Lancashire Witches 400

2012 will mark four hundred years since the imprisonment and trials of the Lancashire Witches, otherwise known as the Pendle Witches. Learn more about this darker part of Lancashire's history with a special programme of events, book launches and exhibitions running throughout the year.

You can now download a pdf of the events programme or request a copy to be sent out to you.


Pendle Hill from Downham

In 2012, several districts within Lancashire, including Lancaster, Pendle, Burnley, South Ribble and Ribble Valley will come together to explore the mysteries surrounding the Lancashire Witch trials and to highlight the places and venues significant to the story. Find out more about the witches' story and the 1612 trials...

The map found via this link shows some of the places of significance associated with the story.


To find out more about the events and activities happening during the year, and about the places and venues associated with the story, please contact Lancaster Visitor Information Centre on 01524 582394 / lancastervic@lancaster.gov.uk .

Witches books from www.shopccc.co.uk

To purchase Lancashire and Pendle Witches books and
commemorative gifts, visit our online shop.


  
Witch TrailSome of the things going on during the year to commemorate the occasion; click on the name of each event to find out more:


During the year we will continue to upload information about the events, activities and exhibitions commemorating the anniversary.

For more information about the Lancashire Witches and the other events taking place across Pendle and Lancashire, go to: www.visitlancashire.com/witches2012

  

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