Mother Shipton’s Prophecies | The Life, Legend & Legacy of England’s Famous Seer

Did a 15th century witch who lived in a remote North Yorkshire cave really predict the rise and fall of monarchs, world wars, planes, and even the internet? Some people think so, and even today tourists flock to visit Mother Shipton’s cave in Knaresborough, tucked away in an otherworldly forest next to a magic well which can turn items into stone. But who was Mother Shipton really, and is there any truth in her mysterious prophecies? Hello! We're Prash and Melissa Ganendran, a husband and wife team who love finding out about the myths, legends, history and mysteries of the UK. We first set up the show as an audio podcast in January 2025 but we're now creating YT videos for the whole back catalogue, so stay tuned for more in the near future. 🔎 If you're interested in historic true crime, you may also like to check out our other channel, Prash's Murder Map    / @prashsmurdermap   💡 Enjoying Curious Britain? Support the podcast on Patreon and enjoy audio-only, ad-free episodes. Your support helps us continue exploring Britain's most intriguing history, mysteries and folklore.   / curiousbritainpodcast   💰 Make a one-off contribution Every little bit helps! If you'd like to make a one-time donation, you can do so via PayPal here: https://paypal.me/curiousbritain 🙏 Thank You! Your support means the world to us and helps keep the show alive. We truly appreciate it! Sources https://www.mothershipton.co.uk https://www.pepysdiary.com/encycloped... The Strange and Wonderful History of Mother Shipton Plainly Setting Forth Her Prodigious Birth, Life, Death, and Burial, with an Exact Collection of All Her Famous Prophecys, More Compleat than Ever Yet before Published, and Large Explanations, Shewing How They Have All along Been Fulfilled to This Very Year. London: Printed for W.H. and sold by J. Conyers, 1686.