On this episode of the Medieval Archives Podcast we are joined by two modern day Mudlarks, Jason Sandy and Nick Stevens. Mudlarks in the 21st century aren't finding and selling items to survive, they are helping document and preserve the history of London. Being a mudlark back then was usually a job for those in extreme poverty. Mudlarks would search the shores of the River Thames during low tide to find valuable items and sell them for a profit. The term was widely used in 18th and 19th century London. The charges brought against Kyteler were murder, heresy, seeking advice from demons, sacrificing animals, making potions and having sexual relations with a demon.Ĭould Ledrede prove them in court? Would Alice Kyteler be burned at the stake as a witch?Ī mudlark is defined as someone who digs or searches in in river or harbor mud for items of value. When Ledrede was released from prison he resumed his case against Kyteler and her followers. When Bishop Ledrede tried to have her arrested the tables were turned and Ledrede was thrown in jail. Ledrede beleived Alice Kyteler was not only a witch, but the leader of a coven of witches based in the Kilkenny area.Īlice Kyteler had powerful allies from her four marriages and her successful business. He was a firm believer the devil walked among the people and made it his duty to banish evil. The zealous Bishop of Ossory, Bishop Ledrede, took up the case. Her fourth and final husband, certain Alice was poisoning him, told his children and the church. In 1324 Kilkenny, Ireland witnessed it’s first witchcraft trial and the first execution carried out by burning at the stake.Īlice Kyteler was a popular, beautiful inn keeper who's husbands had a bad habit of dying mysterious deaths. On this year’s Halloween episode we are traveling to the Emerald Isle. It’s Halloween again, the air turns colder, the nights grow darker and spirits roam in the shadows.
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