Phil's photos with the keyword: Pendle Witches

This 16th Century building known as The Old Hall (built in 1536) was the former home of Alice Nutter, one of the accused "Pendle Witches" who was executed at Lancaster with nine others in 1612. Camera: Nikon D300s. Lens: Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 More information here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pendle_witches

Pendle Hill, viewed from Colne. Camera: Panasonic TZ10. Pendle Hill is famous for its links to three events which took place in the 17th century: the Pendle witch trials (1612), Richard Towneley's barometer experiment (1661), and the visitation by George Fox (1652), which led to the foundation of the Quaker movement. A Bronze Age burial site has also been discovered at the summit of the hill. (Wikipedia). More information here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pendle_hill

Alice Nutter was one of the accused "Pendle Witches" executed at Lancaster with nine others in 1612. This statue depicting Alice climbing the gallows steps was commissioned to mark the 400th anniversary of the witch trials. Camera: Nikon D300s. Lens: Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 More information here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pendle_witches