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North Berwick Witches' Persecution The 1590-1 persecution and execution of "witches" was among the most brutal of those in the UK. This happened during "The Burning Times," the acme of such atrocities. north berwick witches • scottish witches • the burning times • persecution of witches • witchcraft trials
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