Mythical creatures (1578 pages found in this category)


Isobel Adam, witch

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Isobel Gowdie

Scottish woman accused of witchcraft in 1662 and probably executed, whose detailed testimony provides one of the most comprehensive insights into European witchcraft folklore at the end of the era of witch-hunts.

Isobel Young, witch

Scottish woman tried, convicted and executed for witchcraft in 1629. Her case gives an almost unrivalled glimpse into 17th-century proceedings in witch trials.

Issobell Young

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J. C. Prestwich

James Caldwell Prestwich (1852–1940) was an English architect. He was born in Atherton, Lancashire and educated at Leigh and Nantwich Grammar Schools.

J. S. Grimaldi

English stage actor, comedian, clown and dancer.

Jack and Jill

English nursery rhyme, the earliest known version of which was published in about 1765.

Jack Bologna

Italian actor and dancer who did much to popularise the role of Harlequin in Georgian pantomimes.

Jack Crouch

English racing jockey who died in aircraft crash.

Jack Sheppard

Jack Sheppard (1702–1724) was a notorious thief in early 18th-century London, wildly popular with the poorer classes.