The local community raised money to create a statue in loving memory of Alice Nutter. I think I read somewhere that she killed her husband!!! [8] The project did not come to fruition, but she later worked on the FX series Trust with Beaufoy about the Getty family and the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III, broadcast on BBC2 in 2018. There had been earlier cases of children being witnesses in witch trials, but the law stated those under 14 were not credible witnesses because they could not be sworn under oath. January 2005, Today my son lent me a book of photographs all set in Lancashire where we live. There is no surprise in the fact that the Roughlee Nutters and the Huncoat Whitakers became related; although some five miles in distance the Simonstone Whitakers were continually trading lands within Pendle Forest. And she insisted: "I was a Blair before I got married. Theology should be at the heart of any Catholic university. . One who once, along with some of her bandmates, very publicly poured a bucket of icy water over the deputy prime ministers head. - 1612) > The most interesting personage connected with Roughlee is Alice Nutter , one of those accused of witchcraft, and hanged at Lancaster in 1612. The charges against her were that she was present at the witches' meeting at Malkin Tower, and that with old Elizabeth Device she had conspired to kill Henry Mitton of Roughlee because he had refused to give Device a penny. She was found guilty of witchcraft and was hanged on 29 July 1612. Born in Burnley in Lancashire in 1962, Alice Nutter first came to notice as a vocalist and percussionist in the anarchic pop band Chumbawamba. Turley is the Registers U.K. correspondent. 0 cemeteries found in Newchurch in Pendle, Pendle Borough, Lancashire, England. She was . Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Catholic Church. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Both were priests; John was executed in 1584 and Robert in 1600. Recent reports regarding her infamous witch trial has brought her back to prominence, however, at least for British Catholics. It (and Agnes's surname) come from from the names of Pendle witches", "Good Omens: How Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's friendship inspired their comic masterpiece", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alice_Nutter_(alleged_witch)&oldid=1141537720, This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 15:34. She changed her name by deed poll, feeling "an affinity" to the woman accused and hanged as a result of the 17th century Pendle witch hunt. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. This Stuart king of the three kingdoms of Scotland, England and Ireland was interested in the occult and all its many manifestations. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. ). A FRIGGING LATTE! Try the most haunted website and see if there is anything on there or look out for the DVD Good Luck in your search and let us all know if you are a decendant MOE! Sister of Robert Meadred Nutter; Mollie Wells; Jesse r Nutter; Levi Mock Nutter; Margaret Ellen Nutter and 4 others. Another possible explanation for Alice Nutters indictment as a witch is the claim that a local justice of the peace, Roger Nowell, had designs upon her property. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? To be honest Ive been doubting Alice Nutters continued anarcho-punk credentials since speaking to her on the phone, when she tipped me off that for an extra 20 I could upgrade to first class on the train. Nutter's trial began at Lancaster Castle on 18 August where the accused were denied access to lawyers or the right to call witnesses. "I'm not particularly musical," she admits. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Memorials Region Failed to report flower. A Better Way Forward, Heres a Bishop Doing Something Good, and More Great Links! Nevertheless, until new evidence comes to light Alice Nutters silence during her trial and what it signifies remains a mystery. Failed to remove flower. In England at that time paranoia was endemic. She was born in Burnley, Lancashire and attended Towneley High School.[3]. I realised I had the rigour to start something and finish it.. discoveries. Another member of the Nutter family, Alice, was herself convicted of witchcraft on the grounds of conspiring with the Devices. Somewhere that looks bourgeois, like the flash kitchen, I suggest. Alice Nutter was the victim of this. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Fortunately, she started hanging around with a more aspirational group of kids and that basically saved her. The right of John Nutter (son of Miles) was reserved. Weve moved into the cosy living room, with a wood-burner, a Christmas tree and biscuits. Jennet lived with her mother Elizabeth, her grandmother Demdike, older sister Alizon and brother James in the shadow of the Pendle hill. Alice Nutter, from a respectable land-owning family, her sister-in-law, nephew and friend were among those arrested. It is a long low two-story 16th-century building, built of local stone and with stone slated roofs. July 2003, but other people say Alice Nutter of Roughlee was a landowner who was fitted up for witchcraft because she'd won a legal dispute with the magistrate over the boundary of their properties. [citation needed], Gowing, L. (23 September 2004). There were two Catholic martyrs, brothers, of that name from nearby Pendle: the Blessed John and Robert Nutter. http://www(.)ghostdvds(.)co(.)uk/searchresults(.)asp?keyword=lancashire. Learn more about merges. john bulcock 1612 Search above to list available cemeteries. Lots of the crew were made ill and it was really scary! WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. Who, then, was Alice, wife of Dick O Miles? Mother of Christopher Smythe. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Dinah was born on June 1 1834, in Wheatley Lane, in Old Laund Booth, Lancashire, England. So at the notorious Salem witch trials in 1692, most of the evidence was given by children. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Roughlee, Pendle Borough, Lancashire, England, Pendle, Pendle Borough, Lancashire, England. Just one grandparent can lead you to many She was hanged as a witch in August 1612. Alice Nutter, a widow, was both wealthy and educated. ann whittle 1612 all hanged, lancaster, must be more info out there, without streching your neck out,off for a drink after this,will have a good search after,parden the crack, tony, Thank you all for replying. Alice always knew she was going to be a writer, ever since a teacher told her mum and dad that their daughter had an extraordinary command of the English language. Alice Nan Scott (born Nutter) was born on month day 1867, at birth place, Pennsylvania, to William Nutter and Dinah Nutter (born Ingham). Today children of any age can be called to give evidence as their competence depends upon their understanding not their age. (He drinks a whiskey drink, he drinks a latte drink.) Nutter (Alice ODick OMiles) In 1561 John Hargreaves of Roughlee, William Smith of Roughlee and Nicholas Robinson of Roughlee, at the request of Miles Nutter, his wife Elizabeth and his son Richard surrendered half of a farm property in Roughlee (on rental of 0: 22s: 2d per annum) to the use of John Smith (son of William Smith of Roughlee), John Smith (son of William Smith of Pighole in Briercliffe), James and John Whittaker (sons of Giles Whittaker of Huncote, the brothers of Alice Nutter). cemeteries found in Newchurch in Pendle, Pendle Borough, Lancashire, England will be saved to your photo volunteer list. US and Russia trade blows over Ukraine at G20, Explosive found in check-in luggage at US airport, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. Contents 1 Early life 2 Musical career 3 Writing career 4 Personal life 5 Writing credits 6 Awards and nominations 7 References 8 External links Early life [ edit] Alice left the band in 2004, because if youre jumping about in your mid-40s, you look fucking stupid. Retrieved 17 February 2018, See, Last edited on 25 February 2023, at 15:34, "No, Seriously: Chumbawamba Has A Storied Anarchist Past", "Oddly, no. You will find a close knit but welcoming group of keen genealogists all prepared to offer advice and help to new members. 2023 BBC. EWTN News, Inc. is the worlds largest Catholic news organization, comprised of television, radio, The area from which all the accused came was in and around Pendle Hill. One who once, along with some of her bandmates, very publicly poured a bucket of icy water over the deputy prime ministers head. There are, however, direct descendants through her daughter Elizabeth and son Miles but these would be people with other surnames among which are Hargreaves, Jackson and Robinson. Pendle witches Lancashire witches (act. In the beginning was the Word and words are the way that the Word can be better understood and communicated. For someone like Jennet, that could have been impossible. She got it, and would have written more episodes if breast cancer had not got in the way. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Geneastars | Facebook. Villagers dubbed Demdike a "cunning woman". [7], For television, Nutter has written an episode of Jimmy McGovern's series The Street (2007)[4] and an episode of the BBC medical drama Casualty (2009). The Act also introduced a new Oath of Allegiance, which denied the power of the pope to depose monarchs. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. The British kings interest was not merely academic though. Even today, she stands apart from the others. She might well have implicated others by so doing and, as a result, led the authorities to local priests then in hiding as well as to the people who aided these priests in their clandestine ministry. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. They were found guilty by a jury but the judges were not happy and it was referred to the Privy Council. Joan (5 miles from Pendle Hill), If you google Alison Device there are lots of sites. Alice Nutter, from a respectable land-owning family, her sister-in-law, nephew and friend were among those arrested. Read about our approach to external linking. In the England of James I to accuse someone of witchcraft and then to ensure conviction was a sure way of disposing of the person so accused. Her conviction of witchcraft, on non-existent evidence would have sent out a strong message to other prominent Catholics that no one was safe. She was executed by hanging with eight others on August 20th, 1612 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. Upon the accession of Catholic Queen Mary to the English throne in 1553, they had quickly and publicly reverted to Catholicism. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Alice Nutter was one of the group of people tried for murder after being accused of using witchcraft 400 years ago. Any way like you say it probably is a bit of fact and fiction. At the time we were really anti-parliamentary because we thought they were all the same., These days Alice knocks on doors for the Labour party, for Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell. Alice Burke (Nutter) Birthdate: estimated between 1848 and 1904. Perhaps, this was the real reason for her indictment? No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Alison Nutter, 31, of Ravenscroft Close, Blackburn, is a Nutter not by nature but by marriage, after wedding husband Michael six years ago. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. The two-day trials in 1612 led to 10 people being hanged at Gallows Hill in . The king had a reputation as an avid witch-hunter and wrote a book called Demonology. I think she claimed that someone elses daughter was her own, and that seemed to have been accepted if you believe what you read. Her convincing evidence was believed by the jury and after a two-day trial all her family and most of her neighbours were found guilty of causing death or harm by witchcraft. [4] With her music and politics closely integrated, Nutter picketed during the 1984-85 miners' strike and the 1986 Wapping dispute. Secret Catholic or secret witch, the mystery surrounding Alice Nutter remains. The book is about the events, but Winterson is keen to point out that her character is not the Alice Nutter of history. This Act was enforced by the likes of Matthew Hopkins. Townships: Rough Lee Booth, 'A History of the County of Lancaster: Volume 6. Birthdate: estimated between 1586 and 1644. Alice slips away with Dinah, going off about "a world of her own . Were they anarchists? The village Sabden is at the base of Pendle Hill and is quite hot on it's history, Joan, hi gloria, just found on witch hunt,no more info And it can be about class, or race, or whatever. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Laura x, No I didn't know they were on that. Roughly 1.7 miles from Newchurch in Pendle. Death: Immediate Family: Daughter of Levi Nutter and Margaret Ellen Nutter. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. And not just regarding the dysfunctional Gettys, but also the Italian kidnappers. Gloria. Alice Nutter (died 20 August 1612) was an English woman accused and hanged as a result of the Pendle witch hunt. But Nutter (or Anne Holden as she was before she punked herself up by deed poll, taking the name of a woman who was hanged in 1612 for witchcraft) didnt get off to the brightest of starts. The Levi Nutter family moved from Harrison County to Ritchie County and squatted for a while on Addis Run.They moved to Goose Creek and bought 219 acres of land that became known as Nutter Farm.The family continued to buy land as the years passed and finally owned more than 1,000 acres. Now shes writing big-budget shows starring Hilary Swank. Miss Alice Nutter was wrongfully convicted of witchcraft with no evidence to prove her guilt. Her life and death are commemorated by a statue in the village of Roughlee in the Pendle district of Lancashire. The authorities looked into what happened at the Malkin Tower meeting and arrested 8 more people who went to the meeting: Elizabeth Device, James Device, Jane Bulcock, John Bulcock, Alice Nutter, Katherine Hewitt, Alice Grey . The series was also written by Simon Beaufoy, and was to be produced by Tony Garnett. The clerk of the court, Thomas Potts, wrote a book of all the notes he made of the trial, which became a bestseller and spread the story far and wide. Theres even a festive wreath hanging on the front door thats practically bourgeois isnt it? Learn more about managing a memorial . She has also written an episode of Moving On, Jimmy McGovern's series, Accused and period drama The Mill. WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. EIN 27-4581132 Anne Redferne and her mother Chattox were two of those accused of being Pendle witches, The Salem witch trials allowed evidence from children after Jennet Device set the precedent, Pendle now trades on its infamous past with witch tours and the image of witches appear on the local bus service and beer, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. (I get knocked down, but I get up again. Any Recusant Catholic who did not receive the bread at an Anglican communion service at least once a year in his (Church of England) parish church was to be fined 60 or forfeit two-thirds of his land. at the south end of the building is a small one-story projection under a leanto roof, in the lower part of the wall of which is an inscribed stone, now nearly illegible, but said to read, 'This house was builded by M. N. in the year of Our Lord 1536.' Largely silent throughout the trial, where she was denied access to lawyers and was refused the possibility of calling witnesses in her defense, she maintained her innocence of all charges right to the end. The family also implicated others and all were accused of trying to plot to kill a man using witchcraft. 1612). THANK YOU Jennet's evidence in the 1612 Pendle witch trial in Lancashire led to the execution of 10 people, including all of her own family. Margaret from Burnley, Robin, She is currently working on the development of another FX series with Beaufoy. They were also drunk, and disappointed not so much about their own failure to win but about the fact that winning would have given a platform to the sacked scouse docker theyd brought along. Spooky stuff Gloria, let us know how you get on. Think it was names Pendle Hill. The Dowling Family Tree with over half a million relatives, Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Alice Whittaker Nutter I found on Findagrave.com. No room at the coven apparently. Alice is sitting in a tree with her pet kitten, Dinah, listening to a history lesson being given by her older sister, who repeatedly reminds Alice to stop daydreaming and pay attention. He arrested Alizon, granny Demdike, as well as their neighbours Anne Whittle (also known as Chattox) and her daughter Anne Redferne. He drinks a whiskey drink, he drinks a latte drink. Please let me know how you get on, I find this really interesting! [7], In the same year, Jeanette Winterson published her novella The Daylight Gate whose main character is Alice Nutter. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Jennet's mother then hosted a party on Good Friday, when all "good citizens" should have been in church. Member Since: The pedlar collapsed and his son reported it to an ambitious local magistrate, Roger Nowell. And Oliver Cromwell She was found guilty after a two day trial. Jennet Device was calm and convincing in her testimony against her mother, brother and neighbours. Prior to import, this record was last changed 31 May 2011. October 2004. Not much help in your search but at least she may have not been as evil as we think. 2008 - 2023 INTERESTING.COM, INC. Wife of Richard Nutter In 2013, My Generation was brought to the West Yorkshire Playhouse by its artistic director James Brining in the first full-scale, main-stage production of Nutter's work. I saw Hamlet and I thought, I can do that.. Outline Descendant Tree: Descendants of Richard O'Dell . Her name:Alice Nutter. The names are the first things to get muddled, so anything you hear about the Nutters might really be about somebody else, Member Since: Id only been to the theatre twice before I started writing for it. Together they became Chumbawamba. A system error has occurred. Subscriber Service CenterAlready a subscriber? The case of the Lancashire Witches and the trials that led to the execution of eight women and two men are well-known, occurring as they did during the reign of King James I. Try again. "Alice Nutter may have been a recusant," she says, but she cautions that "It is not possible to prove or disprove it given the patchy survival of records and the inherent secrecy of recusancy. Nevertheless, what is certain is that she was unlike any of the others accused in the 1612 Witch Trials. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. My grandmother was actually called Alice Nutter and her family said that they were descended from the "witch". John Prescott after his soaking at the Brit awards. Her theatre work includes Foxes (2006) at the West Yorkshire Playhouse and Where's Vietnam? Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? ; Elizabeth Lovell; Sabina Hobbs; James Weaver Nutter and Stella May Caldwell less. This failed assassination attempt by English Catholics on the Stuart king led to a violent anti-Catholic backlash. And they got me, and he said, They got a fucking activist. But then I handed the script in and he realised I was a writer., That one didnt work out, but the pair realised they saw eye to eye. [3][4], The 1990 novel Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman (later adapted for television) features several witch characters named after the original Pendle witches, including Agnes Nutter, a prophet burned at the stake, and her descendant Anathema Device. This account has been disabled. Her 19-year-old daughter, Mae, comes into the kitchen to make toast. The Judges were assisted by Lord Gerard and Sir Richard Hoghton. The day after they were hanged at Gallows Hill. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. The neighbours pointed the finger straight back at Demdike, accusing her of witchcraft. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Im not particularly musical, she admits. The Act also made it high treasonto obey the authority of Rome rather than the king. She was subsequently hanged at Gallows Hill in Lancaster on 20 August 1612. The name Nutter may also be of significance. I just kept thinking I cant believe my luck Alice Nutter at home in Leeds. Twenty years after the trial she too was accused of witchcraft along with 16 others by 10-year-old Edmund Robinson. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Oops, we were unable to send the email. While the Devices and Whittles were represented as bearing out contemporary beliefs that witches were most likely to be either poor and therefore easily tempted by the devil, . and she may be related to me!!!! I would strongly reccomend you watch the episode as there was lots of historical info on it. She knows embarrassingly little about Chumbawamba, or Tubthumping. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. In1604, the year after the Scottish kings accession to the English throne, the Witchcraft Act came into force, broadening existing legislation and mandating the death penalty for anyone invoking evil spirits or communing with familiar spirits. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Credentials, credibility, dignity all remain intact. That paid for me to have a creative life.. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 12.99 on DVD or VHS video. There are 5000 profiles for the Whittaker family on Geni.com. When James ascended the English throne, Catholics within the kingdom entertained hopes of religious toleration following the persecutions they had endured in the Elizabethan era. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. There was a problem getting your location. elizabeth demdike 1612 Jim Justice to become law. This is part of the description attached to the picture of Roughlee Hall where Alice Nutter lived: ' The Old Hall was once the home of Alice Nutter hanged as one of the Pendle Witches. She was decidedly out of place. Major children and living persons must directly contact the. Died after 1559 [location unknown] In his book Demonology, James l wrote: "Children, women and liars can be witnesses over high treason against God." I know Ive got a lot but Im totally willing to have less. Theres a bust of Karl Marx on the mantelpiece, along with one of James Dean. Even when Elizabeth succeeded the throne, and Catholicism was once more outlawed, it was well-known that in the area priests still said Holy Mass secretly. The book was used by all magistrates, including those in the colonies in America, and led them to seek the testimony of children in trials of witchcraft. The house is sometimes known as the Witches' Hall, it having been the residence of Alice Nutter. Joan, Anne, Theres only one way to answer this Youre obsessed, she says. Had the rigour to start Something and finish it.. discoveries you watch the episode as there was of! Of witchcraft, on non-existent evidence would have written more episodes if breast cancer had got... Point out that her character is Alice Nutter, from a respectable land-owning,... To depose monarchs Mollie alice nutter descendants ; Jesse r Nutter ; Mollie Wells ; r... 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