Tag: early modern

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Book Reviews

It’s been a while since I posted anything here as I’ve been distracted with everything (gestures towards the state of the world and the pandemic). During 2020 I could only read familiar things such as Lord of the Rings but this year, I have managed to read some non-fiction books. Here are some short reviews […]

Written by effectsofbelief

A written curse in Reading in 1626?

Witchcraft accusations and keeping the peace. On Saturday 26th August 1626, Elizabeth Griffyn is accused in Reading Borough Quarter Sessions of making a charm against her neighbours Hugh Patye and his wife. Both Hugh Patye, Elizabeth and her husband William Griffyn were ordered by the court to keep the peace or be liable to pay […]