Matthew Hopkins: The Witchfinder General
Matthew Hopkins: The Witchfinder General
In the dark annals of English history, one name stands out vividly as a symbol of fear and oppression during the seventeenth century: Matthew Hopkins, the infamous Witchfinder General.

In the dark annals of English history, one name stands out vividly as a symbol of fear and oppression during the seventeenth century: Matthew Hopkins, the infamous Witchfinder General.

His methods and his role in the notorious Essex Witch Trials continue to capture the imagination of scholars and the general public alike.

This article sheds light on the life and legacy of Matthew Hopkins, while exploring the events that unfolded in Manningtree and Colchester, Essex during one of the darkest periods in English history. 

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