Newcastle Witch Trials

England 1649 to 1673. A world of witches, witchfinders and witch trials.

Inspired by real witch trials in the north east of England, The Widdershins Trilogy tells the story of three women's struggle for survival in a hostile and superstitious world.

Based on the little-known Newcastle witch trials, where fifteen women and one man were hanged for witchcraft on a single day in August 1650.