#samlesbury

[probablyasocialecologist]

As action and violence have flared across US campuses, a growing number of online commentators have criticised the UK student movement for a supposed lack of radicalism. “I think it’s an error to try and rank these movements in order of radicality. In part, because student actions across the US and UK are instances of one and the same struggle to end the genocide in Gaza, and Western government and university complicity,” says Kai Heron, lecturer in political ecology at Lancaster University. “That said, it’s certainly the case that the US and UK student movements are operating by different logics and using different strategies in response to different economic and political contexts.” In the UK, students have used a diverse range of tactics. There have been building occupations at universities such as Leeds, Manchester, UCL, Bristol, Goldsmiths, and others. But students have also organised teach-ins, teach-outs, local rallies, and national demonstrations in London. On Wednesday, students at five elite UK universities set up pro-Palestinian encampments. “These actions have been happening for years, and have won for years,” says an organiser with the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM), a transnational, grassroots movement of Palestinians. “But they have been underreported, as per the strategic intention of media, government and university managements to ensure student activism is not spotlighted in British news outlets, something that mirrors the media’s ridiculously poor coverage of the national demonstrations for Palestine, in which the huge number of protestors are purposefully understated and underreported.” Alongside these actions, students in the UK have also organised more confrontational strategies like Palestine Action’s direct targeting of Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems, or the blockading of BAE systems sites. The Samlesbury Aerodrome outside Preston, for example, has been disrupted on multiple occasions (the site manufactures the rear fuselage for F-35 stealth planes, which are currently being used to kill Palestinians in the Gaza Strip). “In the US the student movement has also taken a diversity of tactics, including the establishment of a US branch of Palestine Action, but it is fair to say that the occupation of Columbia University - or rather the university management’s disproportionate response to it - has escalated the struggle considerably,” says Heron. “Because of this draconian response, occupation has now become the preferred and most effective strategy in the US in ways that have, and perhaps cannot, be replicated in the UK.” Students in the US and UK are both hostile to police involvement in managing student protests. But it remains rare for the police to be called to student protests in the UK, though it does happen, says Heron. This is not to say that students in the UK have not seen an unacceptable amount of disproportionate and brutal responses to student organising from both the police and universities, such as widespread student suspensions, to name but one outrage.

[cleoenfaserum]

WITCHES

Is one letter away from bitches.

THE WITCHES OF Lancashire (1153)

'The Ride through the murky air' illustration by John Gilbert from the Lancashire Witches by William Harrison Ainsworth, 1848

source enchantedbook

Let's start off with a strong message with one of my favorite poems recited by the author herself:

1153-1link https://youtu.be/XIwdnkw6zZs

NOW WE CAN TALK ABOUT WITCHES...

RTR TV in association with Samlesbury Hall produced a short 26 minute film covering the sinister happenings surrounding the lesser known Samlesbury Witches and their subsequent trial. Filmed in and around the spectacular Pendle countryside and on location at the historical Samlesbury Hall.

1153-2link https://youtu.be/q2qJqzNT_hE

The Lancashire Witches is the only one of William Harrison Ainsworth's forty novels that has remained continuously in print since its first publication. It was serialised in the Sunday Times newspaper in 1848; a book edition appeared the following year, published by Henry Colburn. The novel is based on the true story of the Pendle witches, who were executed in 1612 for causing harm by witchcraft. Modern critics such as David Punter consider the book to be Ainsworth's best work.E. F. Bleiler rated the novel as "one of the major English novels about witchcraft". The Lancashire Witches - Wikipedia

Biographical background and publication

The subject of the Pendle witches was suggested to Ainsworth by antiquarian and long-time friend James Crossley, President of the Chetham Society. During 1846 and 1847 Ainsworth visited all of the major sites involved in the story, such as Pendle Hill and Malkin Tower, home of the Demdikes, one of the two families accused of witchcraft. He wrote the story in 1848, when it was serialised in the Sunday Times newspaper.

As was common practice at the time, the novel was published in a three-volume set known as a triple decker. The first edition was produced by Henry Colburn in 1849, with the subtitle "A Romance of Pendle Forest". Routledge published an illustrated edition in 1854, reissued in 1878. The twelve full-page illustrations were by John Gilbert.

The Witches of Pendle (TV Movie 1976) - IMDb

Suggest you follow the film with subtitles, will be helpful if you are not into English accent.

1153-3link https://youtu.be/FNi730q3Di0

The Project Gutenberg eBook of The Lancashire Witches, by William Harrison Ainsworth, Esq..

The Lancashire Witches is a highly fictionalised account of the activities of the notorious witches Demdike, Chattox and Alice Nutter who, together with others terrorised the district of Lancashire around Pendle Hill and the Forest of Bowland during the early seventeenth century. The witches named in the book were real enough, if not as witches then as people. Ainsworth, in his story brings in the dissolution of Whalley Abbey and the historic families of Assheton, Braddyll and Nowell and takes us through to the final trial and execution at Lancaster Castle in 1612. (Summary by Andy Minter)

1153-4LINK https://youtu.be/Md63zyti6Vg The Lancashire Witches Part 1/3 Full Audiobook by William Harrison AINSWORTH

1153-5LINK https://youtu.be/B35_ewp24mA The Lancashire Witches Part 2/3 Full Audiobook by William Harrison AINSWORTH

1153-6LINK https://youtu.be/Q8-zGZDKgf8 The Lancashire Witches Part 3/3 Full Audiobook by William Harrison AINSWORTH

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Samlesbury Hall is an historic house in Samlesbury, six miles East of Preston.

Built in 1325 by Gilbert de Southworth, it was the primary home of the Southworth family until the early 17th century.

[silicacid]

LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND Over 200 trade unionists have blockaded two entrances at the Samlesbury Aerodrome in Lancashire.

The rear fuselage of every F-35 fighter jet - currently being used in the bombardment of Gaza - is made by BAE Systems at this site.

— Workers for a Free Palestine (@Workers4Pal) December 7, 2023

[anastpaul]

Saint of the Day – 28 June – St John Southworth (1592-1654) Priest Martyr, 'The Parish Priest of Westminster'

Saint of the Day – 28 June –Saint John Southworth (1592-1654) Priest Martyr, Missionary. Known as ‘The Parish Priest of Westminster.’ Born in 1592 at Samlesbury, Lancashire, England and died by being hanged, drawn and quartered on 28 June 1654 at Tyburn Tree, London, England. Patronage – the Clergy of the Westminster Diocese. His remains were purchased by the Spanish Ambassador to England and…

[brookstonalmanac]

Events 8.19 (before 1930)

295 BC – The first temple to Venus, the Roman goddess of love, beauty and fertility, is dedicated by Quintus Fabius Maximus Gurges during the Third Samnite War. 43 BC – Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, later known as Augustus, compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. 947 – Abu Yazid, a Kharijite rebel leader, is defeated and killed in the Hodna Mountains in modern-day Algeria by Fatimid forces. 1153 – Baldwin III of Jerusalem takes control of the Kingdom of Jerusalem from his mother Melisende, and also captures Ascalon. 1458 – Pope Pius II is elected the 211th Pope. 1504 – In Ireland, the Hiberno-Norman de Burghs (Burkes) and Cambro-Norman Fitzgeralds fight in the Battle of Knockdoe. 1561 – Mary, Queen of Scots, aged 18, returns to Scotland after spending 13 years in France. 1604 – Eighty Years War: a besieging Dutch and English army led by Maurice of Orange forces the Spanish garrison of Sluis to capitulate. 1612 – The "Samlesbury witches", three women from the Lancashire village of Samlesbury, England, are put on trial, accused of practicing witchcraft, one of the most famous witch trials in British history. 1666 – Second Anglo-Dutch War: Rear Admiral Robert Holmes leads a raid on the Dutch island of Terschelling, destroying 150 merchant ships, an act later known as "Holmes's Bonfire". 1692 – Salem witch trials: In Salem, Province of Massachusetts Bay, five people, one woman and four men, including a clergyman, are executed after being convicted of witchcraft. 1745 – Prince Charles Edward Stuart raises his standard in Glenfinnan: The start of the Second Jacobite Rebellion, known as "the 45". 1745 – Ottoman–Persian War: In the Battle of Kars, the Ottoman army is routed by Persian forces led by Nader Shah. 1759 – Battle of Lagos: Naval battle during the Seven Years' War between Great Britain and France. 1772 – Gustav III of Sweden stages a coup d'état, in which he assumes power and enacts a new constitution that divides power between the Riksdag and the King. 1782 – American Revolutionary War: Battle of Blue Licks: The last major engagement of the war, almost ten months after the surrender of the British commander Charles Cornwallis following the Siege of Yorktown. 1812 – War of 1812: American frigate USS Constitution defeats the British frigate HMS Guerriere off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada earning the nickname "Old Ironsides". 1813 – Gervasio Antonio de Posadas joins Argentina's Second Triumvirate. 1839 – The French government announces that Louis Daguerre's photographic process is a gift "free to the world". 1848 – California Gold Rush: The New York Herald breaks the news to the East Coast of the United States of the gold rush in California (although the rush started in January). 1854 – The First Sioux War begins when United States Army soldiers kill Lakota chief Conquering Bear and in return are massacred. 1861 – First ascent of Weisshorn, fifth highest summit in the Alps. 1862 – Dakota War: During an uprising in Minnesota, Lakota warriors decide not to attack heavily defended Fort Ridgely and instead turn to the settlement of New Ulm, killing white settlers along the way. 1903 – The Transfiguration Uprising breaks out in East Thrace, resulting in the establishment of the Strandzha Commune. 1909 – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway opens for automobile racing. William Bourque and his mechanic are killed during the first day's events. 1920 – The Tambov Rebellion breaks out, in response to the Bolshevik policy of Prodrazvyorstka. 1927 – Patriarch Sergius of Moscow proclaims the declaration of loyalty of the Russian Orthodox Church to the Soviet Union.

[beebees-photography]

Visited Samlesbury Hall, Lancashire, a Medieval Hall dating back to 1325. Amazing place, highly recommend a visit. (2 of 2)

[infonewsmania]

The Samlesbury Witches: A Dark Chapter in Lancashire History

[aitoolswhitehattoolbox]

Construction – Senior Project Manager

Job title: Senior Construction Project ManagerLocation: Warton/Samlesbury. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangementsSalary: £47,683 + depending on skills and experience, with an Employment package. This Employment Package includes a range of company benefits such as overtime, flexible working and share incentive schemeWhat you’ll be doing:In this role, you will make your mark…

[kyles-paranormal-files]

Renowned as one of the most haunted houses in Great Britain, this stately home offers more than just a glimpse into history.

[thxnews]

Lancashire Cyber Partnership: Revolutionizing UK Cybersecurity

  Building the Cyber Ecosystem in Lancashire

In an effort to shape, support, and promote the cyber ecosystem in the region, the Lancashire Cyber Partnership is set to become a driving force. The National Cyber Force (NCF), a collaborative venture between Defence and Intelligence, will lead this transformative initiative, fostering collaboration with academic institutions and industry partners.   New Home for NCF in Samlesbury by 2025 The National Cyber Force is preparing to open its new headquarters in Samlesbury by 2025. This strategic move is not only aimed at strengthening the cyber landscape but also holds the potential to generate employment opportunities in the region. Focusing on technology and digital supply chains, this initiative aims to enhance and support the burgeoning North West Cyber Corridor.  

Andy Walker, Lancashire County Council’s Head of Business Growth, with Lt. Gen. Tom Copinger-Symes, Dpt. Commander Strategic Command. Photo by UK.GOV.  

Diverse Partnerships for a Strong Foundation

Partners in the Lancashire Cyber Partnership include the Lancashire County Council, the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership, the University of Central Lancashire, Lancaster University, and BAE Systems. This diverse collaboration was unveiled at the inaugural Lancashire Cyber Festival, where delegates engaged in discussions and workshops focused on elevating the county’s high-value, high-skilled, and inclusive cyber economy.   Fostering Cyber Interest Amongst Youth To showcase the dynamic career opportunities within the area, local primary school and college pupils participated in cyber-themed puzzles. College and university students, in turn, competed against the clock in a high-tech cyber escape room. Furthermore, students had the unique opportunity to interact with Defence leaders, including Lieutenant General Tom Copinger-Symes, Claire Fry, and Air Vice-Marshal Tim Neal-Hopes, gaining insights into their career journeys.  

NCF's Pivotal Role in Lancashire's Cyber Development

Air Vice-Marshal Tim Neal-Hopes expressed immense pride in the National Cyber Force's pivotal role in shaping Lancashire's cyber ecosystem. This strategic partnership positions Lancashire uniquely as a national leader in cyber and security capabilities, contributing to enduring security, resilience, and prosperity for the entire county.   Aligning with National Cyber Strategy Highlighting the importance of aligning with the Government's National Cyber Strategy, AVM Tim Neal-Hopes emphasized the Lancashire Cyber Partnership's role in supporting the development of an integrated and collaborative North West Cyber Corridor. This alignment is crucial in achieving the strategic objectives outlined in the government's approach to cybersecurity.  

NCF's Mission and Operational Principles

Disrupting Adversaries in Cyberspace The National Cyber Force plays a crucial role in making it harder for adversaries to exploit cyberspace and digital technologies. In line with the Integrated Review 2021, the UK Government aims to disrupt adversaries' use of digital technology, ensuring responsible development and usage of offensive cyber tools within international law and voluntary norms.   NCF's Operational Principles and Democratic Values The National Cyber Force operates based on fundamental operational principles outlined in their guide. Notably, these principles underscore how the force functions and its steadfast commitment to democratic values. Furthermore, the guide provides valuable insights into the background of the National Cyber Force, illuminating its operational approach and offering concrete operational examples. This comprehensive overview serves to emphasize the force's unwavering commitment to responsible cyber power. In summary, the Lancashire Cyber Partnership marks a significant step in shaping Lancashire's cyber landscape, with the National Cyber Force at its core, contributing to national cybersecurity goals and aligning with responsible cyber practices on the global stage.   Sources: THX News, Strategic Command & National Cyber Force. Read the full article

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On 18 August 1612 – The trial of the Pendle witches, one of England's most famous witch trials, begins at Lancaster Assizes.

The trials of the Pendle witches in 1612 are among the most famous witch trials in English history, & some of the best recorded of the 17th century. The twelve accused lived in the area surrounding Pendle Hill in Lancashire, & were charged with the murders of ten people by the use of witchcraft. All but two were tried at Lancaster Assizes on 18–19 August 1612, along with the Samlesbury witches & others, in a series of trials that have become known as the Lancashire witch trials. One was tried at York Assizes on 27 July 1612, & another died in prison. Of the eleven who went to trial – nine women & two men – ten were found guilty & executed by hanging; one was found not guilty.

The official publication of the proceedings by the clerk to the court, Thomas Potts, in his The Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Lancaster, & the number of witches hanged together – nine at Lancaster & one at York – make the trials unusual for England at that time. It has been estimated that all the English witch trials between the early 15th & early 18th centuries resulted in fewer than 500 executions; this series of trials accounts for more than two per cent of that total.

Six of the Pendle witches came from one of two families, each at the time headed by a woman in her eighties: Elizabeth Southerns (a.k.a. Demdike), her daughter Elizabeth Device, & her grandchildren James and Alizon Device; Anne Whittle (a.k.a. Chattox), & her daughter Anne Redferne. The others accused were Jane Bulcock & her son John Bulcock, Alice Nutter, Katherine Hewitt, Alice Grey, & Jennet Preston. The outbreaks of 'witchcraft' in & around Pendle may suggest that some people made a living as traditional healers, using a mixture of herbal medicine & talismans or charms, which might leave them open to charges of sorcery. Many of the allegations resulted from accusations that members of the Demdike & Chattox families made both against each other, perhaps because they were in competition, trying to make a living from healing, begging, & extortion.

1.Statue of Alice Nutter in Roughlee. 2. Two of the accused witches: Anne Whittle (Chattox) & her daughter Anne Redferne. Illustration by John Gilbert from the 1854 edition of William Harrison Ainsworth's The Lancashire Witches.

[brookstonalmanac]

Events 8.19 (before 1920)

295 BC – The first temple to Venus, the Roman goddess of love, beauty and fertility, is dedicated by Quintus Fabius Maximus Gurges during the Third Samnite War. 43 BC – Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, later known as Augustus, compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. 947 – Abu Yazid, a Kharijite rebel leader, is defeated and killed in the Hodna Mountains in modern-day Algeria by Fatimid forces. 1153 – Baldwin III of Jerusalem takes control of the Kingdom of Jerusalem from his mother Melisende, and also captures Ascalon. 1458 – Pope Pius II is elected the 211th Pope. 1504 – In Ireland, the Hiberno-Norman de Burghs (Burkes) and Anglo-Norman Fitzgeralds fight in the Battle of Knockdoe. 1561 – Mary, Queen of Scots, aged 18, returns to Scotland after spending 13 years in France. 1604 – Eighty Years War: a besieging Dutch and English army led by Maurice of Orange forces the Spanish garrison of Sluis to capitulate. 1612 – The "Samlesbury witches", three women from the Lancashire village of Samlesbury, England, are put on trial, accused of practicing witchcraft, one of the most famous witch trials in British history. 1666 – Second Anglo-Dutch War: Rear Admiral Robert Holmes leads a raid on the Dutch island of Terschelling, destroying 150 merchant ships, an act later known as "Holmes's Bonfire". 1692 – Salem witch trials: In Salem, Province of Massachusetts Bay, five people, one woman and four men, including a clergyman, are executed after being convicted of witchcraft. 1745 – Prince Charles Edward Stuart raises his standard in Glenfinnan: The start of the Second Jacobite Rebellion, known as "the 45". 1745 – Ottoman–Persian War: In the Battle of Kars, the Ottoman army is routed by Persian forces led by Nader Shah. 1759 – Battle of Lagos: Naval battle during the Seven Years' War between Great Britain and France. 1772 – Gustav III of Sweden stages a coup d'état, in which he assumes power and enacts a new constitution that divides power between the Riksdag and the King. 1782 – American Revolutionary War: Battle of Blue Licks: The last major engagement of the war, almost ten months after the surrender of the British commander Charles Cornwallis following the Siege of Yorktown. 1812 – War of 1812: American frigate USS Constitution defeats the British frigate HMS Guerriere off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada earning the nickname "Old Ironsides". 1813 – Gervasio Antonio de Posadas joins Argentina's Second Triumvirate. 1839 – The French government announces that Louis Daguerre's photographic process is a gift "free to the world". 1848 – California Gold Rush: The New York Herald breaks the news to the East Coast of the United States of the gold rush in California (although the rush started in January). 1854 – The First Sioux War begins when United States Army soldiers kill Lakota chief Conquering Bear and in return are massacred. 1861 – First ascent of Weisshorn, fifth highest summit in the Alps. 1862 – Dakota War: During an uprising in Minnesota, Lakota warriors decide not to attack heavily defended Fort Ridgely and instead turn to the settlement of New Ulm, killing white settlers along the way. 1903 – The Transfiguration Uprising breaks out in East Thrace, resulting in the establishment of the Strandzha Commune. 1909 – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway opens for automobile racing. William Bourque and his mechanic are killed during the first day's events.

[beebees-photography]

Visited Samlesbury Hall, Lancashire, a Medieval Hall dating back to 1325. Amazing place, highly recommend a visit. (1 of 2)

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Monday, August 19

On This Day…

1612: The “Samlesbury witches” were put on trial

On this day in 1612, in the Lancashire village of Samlesbury, England, Jane Southworth, Jannet Bierley, and Ellen Bierley were tried on charges that they had bewitched fourteen-year-old Grace Sowerbutts. The three women were acquitted when Sowerbutts admitted that a local priest had persuaded her to make the accusations as revenge against the women, who had recently converted to Protestantism.

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Posible escasez de cerveza en el Reino Unido por huelga en importante cervecería.

Posible escasez de cerveza en el Reino Unido por huelga en importante cervecería.

Los trabajadores que están a punto de declararse en huelga en una importante cervecería advirtieron que las principales marcas de cerveza podrían sufrir escasez durante todo el verano si no se cumplen sus demandas salariales. Más de 200 miembros del sindicato GMB que trabajan en el sitio de Samlesbury de Budweiser Brewing Group, cerca de Preston, votaron a favor de una huelga de varios días, en…