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The story of witches hanged on the Town Moor
A part of the Town Moor was the site of one of the most "shameful" episodes in Newcastle's history, believes author Terry Deary.
He tells a horrible history tale for Halloween - including a guide to spotting witches.
PHOTOGRAPH: Jacky Longstaff
SOUND: Chris Watson
AUDIO: Murphy Cobbing
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