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The WW2 Witch Trial of Hellish Nell

Dan Snow's History Hit

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The Witchcraft Trial of Helen Duncan

This chapter explores the trial of Helen Duncan, a medium charged with conjuring the dead under fake circumstances. It discusses the investigation conducted by Harry Price, the government's involvement, and the motivations behind trying her under the witchcraft act. The chapter also touches on the embarrassment of trying someone for witchcraft in the 20th century and the eventual repeal of the Witchcraft Act in 1951.

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