Afternoon Talk: The King's Lynn Witch Trials

From 1644 to 1647, Matthew Hopkins brought terror across East Anglia by seeking out those accused of witchcraft. In 1646 he came to Kings Lynn, where people were accused and executed. In this talk, learn all about Hopkins himself, how he came to be self-professed Witchfinder general, and the trials here in the town that he was an integral part of. Discover how Hopkins has links to the Salem witch trials, and what would lead you to being accused of the crime of witchcraft.

£2 per person, free for NMS Passholders.

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