Pendle Witches Tour – Newchurch in Pendle Newchurch in Pendle is a village in Lancashire, England, famous for its deep-rooted connection to the Pendle witch trials of 1612. The village's history is closely intertwined with the events that led to one of the most well-documented witch hunts in English legal history. Early History: The village, which sits on the southern slopes of Pendle Hill, was once known as 'Goldshaw Booth,' with "booth" believed to derive from a Norse word for a dwelling place. It was later called 'Newchurch in Pendle Forest' before being shortened to its current name. Present-Day: Newchurch has a tranquil, rural character and has changed little over the centuries. It is home to a primary school, a pub, and a popular tourist shop called "Witches Galore," which sells witch-themed merchandise. The village holds an annual Rushbearing Festival, a procession and thanksgiving service that has been a tradition since at least.
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