Memorial to the Lancashire witches
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Memorial to the Lancashire witches
Image: © Ian Taylor Taken: 11 Sep 2010
Plaque on the Golden Lion (see Image ), which reads - In memory of The Lancashire Witches who were reputed to have taken their last drink here on their way to the gallows 20th August 1612. Anne Whittle (Old Chattox), Anne Redfearn, Elizabeth Device, Alizon Device, James Device, Jane Bulcock, John Bulcock, Katherine Hewitt, Alice Nutter, Isobel Roby and Elizabeth Southerns (Mother Demdike) who died in Lancaster prison. In memory of all those who suffered through prejudice and intolerance. PFNW - 2001
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Image Location
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54.048707
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-2.797224