How should the Pendle Witches be remembered?

Task:

You need to consider whether the Pendle Witches should be remembered and why.

Points to consider:

Who were they?

What were they accused of and why?

Do you think the accusations were correct or could they have been accused for other reasons, if so what might these have been?

You can answer the question in any way you chose.

Useful websites http://www.pendlewitches.co.uk/content.php?page=demdikehttp://www.visitlancashire.com/site/inspire-me/heritage-revealed/pendle-witcheshttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-14490790   http://www.lancsngfl.ac.uk/curriculum/literacy/lit_site/html/non_fiction/pendle_witches/index.htm

http://timelines.tv/index.php?t=0&e=9

Task

• Create an entry for the Pendle Tourist information booklet about the Pendle Witches

The Witches of Pendle Forest – accused at Lancaster, Autumn of 1612

• Elizabeth Southerns – Old Demdike• Elizabeth Device – daughter of Demdike• James Device – son of the above• Alison Device – daughter of Elizabeth Device• Anne Whittle – alias Chattox• Anne Redferne – daughter of Chattox• Alice Nutter• Jane Bulcock• John Bulcock – son of Jane• Katherine Hewitt – alias Mould-heels• Isabel Robey• Margaret Pearson