Burton at Bideford Witch Trail, part 1 of 10. From The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery and Museum to the Bideford Quay.

An opening to the Bideford Witch Trail. This trail explores the tale of The Last Witch Trail of England, which resulted in the execution of three women - Temperance Lloyd, Susanna Edwards and Mary Trembles - on the 25th of August 1682.

Take a trip through Bideford some 350 years ago, and hear the beginning of our trail.

1. The Burton at Bideford - Bideford Witch Trail

Burton at Bideford Witch Trail, part 2 of 10. From the Bideford Quay to The Old Bridge.

The second entry of the Bideford Witch Trail. This trail explores the tale of The Last Witch Trail of England, which resulted in the execution of three women - Temperance Lloyd, Susanna Edwards and Mary Trembles - on the 25th of August 1682.

Introducing Temperance Lloyd and the first accusation made against her.

2. Along the Quay - Bideford Witch Trail

Burton at Bideford Witch Trail, part 3 of 10. From The Old Bridge to St Mary's Parish Church. 

The third entry of the Bideford Witch Trail. This trail explores the tale of The Last Witch Trail of England, which resulted in the execution of three women - Temperance Lloyd, Susanna Edwards and Mary Trembles - on the 25th of August 1682.

The first accusation, the fear of disease and being imprisoned in the old Chapel-Jail at The Old Bridge.

3. The Old Bridge - Bideford Witch Trail

Burton at Bideford Witch Trail, part 4 of 10. St Mary's Parish Church Graveyard. 

The fourth entry of the Bideford Witch Trail. This trail explores the tale of The Last Witch Trail of England, which resulted in the execution of three women - Temperance Lloyd, Susanna Edwards and Mary Trembles - on the 25th of August 1682.

The involvement of St Mary's Parish Church, how a Reverend saved the life of Temperance Lloyd and the conclusion of the first accusation made against her.

4. St Mary's Church Graveyard - Bideford Witch Trail

Burton at Bideford Witch Trail, part 5 of 10. St Mary's Parish Church to the High Street Crossroad. 

The fifth entry of the Bideford Witch Trail. This trail explores the tale of The Last Witch Trail of England, which resulted in the execution of three women - Temperance Lloyd, Susanna Edwards and Mary Trembles - on the 25th of August 1682.

The second accusation against Temperance Lloyd and the story of the apple, the mother, the girl and the crone.

5. From St Mary's to the High Street - Bideford Witch Trail

Burton at Bideford Witch Trail, part 6 of 10. From the High Street Crossroad to Mill Street. 

The sixth entry of the Bideford Witch Trail. This trail explores the tale of The Last Witch Trail of England, which resulted in the execution of three women - Temperance Lloyd, Susanna Edwards and Mary Trembles - on the 25th of August 1682.

Witches and women, women and witches - and the investigating of witches marks.

6. High Street Crossroad - Bideford Witch Trail

Burton at Bideford Witch Trail, part 7 of 10. From Mill Street to Chingswell Street. 

The seventh entry of the Bideford Witch Trail. This trail explores the tale of The Last Witch Trail of England, which resulted in the execution of three women - Temperance Lloyd, Susanna Edwards and Mary Trembles - on the 25th of August 1682.

Introducing Susanna Edwards and Mary Trembles.

7. Mill Street - Bideford Witch Trail

Burton at Bideford Witch Trail, part 8 of 10. From Chingswell Street to The Ropewalk. 

The eighth entry of the Bideford Witch Trail. This trail explores the tale of The Last Witch Trail of England, which resulted in the execution of three women - Temperance Lloyd, Susanna Edwards and Mary Trembles - on the 25th of August 1682.

The third and final accusation - and the Magpie that began it all.

8. Chingswell Street - Bideford Witch Trail

Burton at Bideford Witch Trail, part 9 of 10. From The Ropewalk to The Burton at Bideford.

The ninth entry of the Bideford Witch Trail. This trail explores the tale of The Last Witch Trail of England, which resulted in the execution of three women - Temperance Lloyd, Susanna Edwards and Mary Trembles - on the 25th of August 1682.

Temperance Lloyd, Susanna Edwards and Mary Trembles are accused and a case against them is built, for a third and final time.

9. The Ropewalk - Bideford Witch Trail

Burton at Bideford Witch Trail, part 10 of 10. Back to The Burton at Bideford.

The tenth entry of the Bideford Witch Trail. This trail explores the tale of The Last Witch Trail of England, which resulted in the execution of three women - Temperance Lloyd, Susanna Edwards and Mary Trembles - on the 25th of August 1682.

The final trial and accusation - and the deliberate decision that resulted in the executions of Temperance, Susanna and Mary.

10. Back at The Burton at Bideford - Bideford Witch Trail

The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery and Museum is based in Bideford, a port town with a long history of ceramicists, artists and international trading. 

The Burton at Bideford celebrated its 70th birthday in 2021. With its friendly team of staff and volunteers, find out how it has been celebrating, exhibiting and nurturing all kinds of artists since being established on 31 October 1951 by local businessman Thomas Burton, and Hubert Coop, a successful artist.

On Soundcloud listeners will find recording relating to a number of the Burton at Bideford's current projects, starting with the audio trail detailing the story of Last Witch Trials in England.

4. St Mary's Church Graveyard - Bideford Witch Trail

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