Mother Shipton was a legendary witch and prophet of Yorkshire, England. Learn more about the development of her legend and the impact of one of her prophecies that was believed by some people in Britain from these sites around the Net.
Mother Shipton: The Yorkshire Sibyl Investigated.
The Result of a Critical Examination of the Extant Literature Relating to the Yorkshire Sibyl.
by William H. Harrison, 1881
An early investigation into the truth of the claims about Mother Shipton, documenting the development of the legend.
Mother Shipton: Magic and the Occult of Britain
An essay on the legend of Mother Shipton's life and the prophecies attributed to her. Includes a classic picture of Mother Shipton, depicted as an ugly woman with long, crooked nose -- a traditional image of a witch.
Mother Shipton's Cave
Information on the Mother's Shipton Cave, a site in England where one can visit the supposed cave in which Shipton lived, and the petrifying well near her home. Includes a playground for children, a picnic area, and a walk to the cave and well. Admission prices are posted on the site.
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