THE WITCH’S FLIGHT : The Affliction of Richard Jones & the Trial of Jane Brooks | Witchcraft & Folklore

THE WITCH’S FLIGHT : The Affliction of Richard Jones & the Trial of Jane Brooks | Witchcraft & Folklore

27:14 Oct 1, 2025
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In 1657, young Richard Jones of Shepton Mallet fell victim to bizarre fits after meeting an elderly woman. Accused of witchcraft, Jane Brooks was tried and executed, leaving behind one of Somerset’s most infamous witchcraft cases.SURVEYObscurata Discussed FACEBOOK GROUPThe BOOKBY US A COFFEESubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITESources:https://library.chethams.com/blog/a-full-and-plain-evidence-concerning-witches/https://extours.co.uk/extours-history-blog/f/uncanny-somerset-8-witches-of-shepton-mallethttps://sheptonmallet.nub.news/news/local-news/the-witches-of-shepton-mallet-248028https://www.facebook.com/ExtoursBobbie/posts/a-17th-century-witchcraft-case-from-shepton-mallet-the-levitation-of-richard-jon/612650618278154/https://www.facebook.com/groups/281886105961506/posts/1156493748500733/https://www.instagram.com/p/DGgbnWbttxh/Thanks so much for listening, and I'll catch up with you again on Tuesday.Sarah xxSURVEY
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