Renfrewshire Witch Hunt 1697 - Paisley 9th June

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Paisley Development Trust Presents: Renfrewshire Witch Hunt 1697

On Saturday 9 June 2012, 11am till 6pm, Paisley town centre will return to 1697 and every citizen of Renfrewshire is invited to dress in historic attire, come into town and join in re-enactment the events.

A Conference will also be held in Paisley Abbey from 9am - 12.30pm exploring Witchcraft in the South West of Scotland and the Bargarran Case in detail. for details of this and the other events please check out our website.

http://www.thepdt.org.uk/rwh1697

In 1697, eleven year old Christian Shaw became "possessed by witches".

As a result seven citizens of Renfrewshire were put to death and their remains were buried under a horseshoe at Maxwellton Cross in Paisley. Christian and her mother went onto be the founders of the Renfrewshire thread industry and superstition grew that if the horseshoe was ever removed the fortunes of the area would decline.

For more information on how to get involved (either as an individual or group) in participants, create a scene, take a charater role, or simply get help making a costume for a day, then drop into the costume shop located on the ground of the Paisley Shopping Centre. Opening times: Monday - Saturday 10am-3pm

Or come along to our weekly meetings at 5pm in the Paisley YMCA, 5 New Street, PA1 1XU.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 07873 723 420

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