Calls To Pardon 'UK's Last Witch'
The family of the last person in the UK to be prosecuted under the Witchcraft Act will mark the 50th anniversary of her death by calling for her pardon.
Medium Helen Duncan, who was born in Callander, Perthshire, was imprisoned using the law during World War II.
She was targeted by the government after revealing to a séance audience that a warship had sunk before the news had been released to the public.
Mrs Duncan became one of the most famous mediums of her time, heading a network of spiritualist churches. Full Story
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Medium Helen Duncan, who was born in Callander, Perthshire, was imprisoned using the law during World War II.
She was targeted by the government after revealing to a séance audience that a warship had sunk before the news had been released to the public.
Mrs Duncan became one of the most famous mediums of her time, heading a network of spiritualist churches. Full Story
Related: religion, wicca, pagan, spells
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