History of Witches & Witchcraft
Talk: History of Witches and Witchcraft by Cartographer, Nigel Jeskins on 10th July 2025
Start time: 7:00pm
Location: The Village Hall, Clacton Rd, St. Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea CO16 8PE
In fourteenth century England, any woman accused of witchcraft could be punished by the Church for heresy. Join Cartographer Nigel Jeskins for a magical talk of the history of witches and learn more about the fourteen local women including Ursula Kemp who were known as the St Osyth Witches, that were tried for witchcraft in Essex back in 1582!