Joan Peterson The Witch Of Wapping

by Simon Jones

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Witchcraft was something of an occupational hazard for women in early modern England. Much of their work was in healthcare, food preparation, and dairy production, all of which left them open to charges of magical interference when death, disease, or natural spoilage caused the people they were working for to suffer or lose money.
In the case of Joan Peterson, money was very much at the heart of her story and subsequent trial at the Old Bailey, at which she was found guilty of witchcraft and sentenced to death in 1652.

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released January 24, 2024

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Simon Jones Manchester, UK

Simon is also a member of the award winning folk trio Harp And A Monkey, who've received critical acclaim from the likes of The Observer and The Guardian, including live sessions and interviews with the likes of Clare Balding (Good Morning Sunday) and BBC radio 2 (The Folk Show). Most recently included in a Sky Arts documentary about Ewan McColl. Simon is also an award winning photography artist. ... more

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