John Clayton: 3 books
by John Clayton
Language: English
Release Date: March 25, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: March 25, 2012
We have reached that prominent milestone of four centuries since the Pendle Witch trials of 1612. During the period of March to August of that year the number of people accused of witchcraft, and eventually standing trial for their lives, numbered almost two-score. Over half of these unfortunates...
by John Clayton
Language: English
Release Date: November 5, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 5, 2012
An fascinating account of witch trials in 1634 where over 60 local people were arrested in the area of Pendle Forest (East Lancashire - Northern England). These unfortunates were tried for their lives on the evidence of a ten year-old boy who became famous as the 'Pendle Witch-finder.'This...
by John Clayton
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2012
A historical novel of life, love and murder in Victorian England.This well-researched true story follows the life of Sarah Ann Davis as she leaves her Black Country home in search of a better life in the booming cotton district of East Lancashire.Sarah goes on to work in service and...