Simon Armitage explores the story of Jennet Device, a nine-year-old girl who was the key witness in the 1612 witch trial of her family and neighbors in Lancashire, England. Her testimony led to their executions and had a lasting impact on the way children's testimony was used in witch trials.
The Pendle Witch Child
A young beggar-girl from Lancashire, Jennet Device, plays a pivotal role in Britain's most infamous witch trial, as recounted by a celebrated poet.
