In the middle ages, witches were judged by tying them to a chair and immersing them in the village pond for a lengthy period,
If the drowned, they were adjudged innocent.
If they survived, they were proven to be a witch - and burned at the stake.
Seeing this contraption at the Spa Baths in Buxton (now a shopping arcade) made an instant connection.
Although this device was for lowering and raising invalids into the healing waters
DJI Paladin Posted at 3-8 18:22
Perfect capture! The history of this tool is a bit scary but interesting. Thanks for sharing this with us, Blériot! Have a wonderful day ahead.
At least, this one was used for gentler purposes. Thanks DJI Paladin
HGDC84 Posted at 3-9 15:30
I'd certainly be seated in that for taking a relaxing bath rather than for being tested if I will die through drowning or burning
Blériot53 Posted at 3-8 23:24
Just last evening, on TV, a new British comedy called "The Witchfinder" aired for the first time.
We were a bit underwhelmed by it.