Title
Mathew Hopkins
Caption
Mathew Hopkins (d.1647) witch-finder of Manningtree, Essex, England. In 1645 had 60 people executed for witchcraft in Essex alone. Fell under suspicion himself and was 'swum' as a witch. He floated so was found guilty and executed.
Woodcut, c.1830
Date
1830
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP03098_005053
License type
Rights managed
Available size
40,9Mb (5,9Mb) / 8,9in x 17,8in / 2672 x 5346 (300dpi)