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ENGLAND: WITCH TRIAL, 1566. The first woman to be hanged as a witch in England
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ENGLAND: WITCH TRIAL, 1566. The first woman to be hanged as a witch in England
ENGLAND: WITCH TRIAL, 1566.
The first woman to be hanged as a witch in England, Mother Agnes Waterhouse, who was tried and found guilty at Chelmsford, Essex, in 1566. Title page of a contemporary pamphlet on her trial
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1566 Agnes Discrimination Elizabethan Evil Hanging Mother Mystic Mysticism Occult Pamphlet Titlepage Trial Witch Chelmsford Waterhouse
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ENGLAND: WITCH TRIAL, 1566. The haunting portrait captures the somber moment in history when Mother Agnes Waterhouse became the first woman to be hanged as a witch in England. Standing tall and defiant, she faced her unjust fate with unwavering strength. This powerful woodcut print transports us back to the Elizabethan era, where discrimination against women accused of practicing mysticism and occult arts was rampant. In Chelmsford, Essex, during that fateful year of 1566, Mother Agnes found herself at the center of a witch trial that would forever stain England's history. The title page from a contemporary pamphlet on her trial accompanies this evocative image. Its text serves as a chilling reminder of the prevailing fear and superstition surrounding witches during those times. As we gaze upon this historical artifact, let us reflect on the enduring legacy of prejudice and persecution endured by countless innocent women throughout centuries past. It is through such visual reminders that we are compelled to confront our own biases and strive for justice in our modern world. Granger Art on Demand brings this poignant piece into our present-day consciousness, reminding us never to forget the struggles faced by those who were deemed different or labeled as 'evil. ' May it serve as an inspiration for empathy and compassion towards all marginalized individuals.
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