On March 22, 1944, as the chill of early spring still lingered in the air, London's Old Bailey prepared itself for a trial that was unlike any other in recent memory. Centuries had passed since the last person was executed for witchcraft on British soil, yet here was Helen Duncan, a medium, standing accused of this ancient offense...
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Sources:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/last-witch-britain-helen-duncan-wwii https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-18456106 https://historyatkingston.wordpress.com/2021/04/02/winston-and-the-witch-the-strange-case-of-alleged-wartime-witchcraft/ https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/Helen-Duncan-Scotlands-last-witch/ https://www.scottishlegal.com/articles/our-legal-heritage-helen-duncan-the-wartime-witch
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