The story of Richard Dugdale and the events in Whalley, Lancashire, during 1688 and 1689 is a fascinating tale of alleged possession, religious fervor, and early modern beliefs about the supernatural. Known as “The Surey Demoniack,” Richard Dugdale’s case is a historical account that blends folklore, spiritual interpretation, and medical speculation.
Richard Dugdale’s story is one of the most well-documented cases of alleged possession in 17th-century England. It highlights the ways in which supernatural beliefs, religious practices, and emerging medical theories intersected in early modern society. The case also serves as a reminder of how cultural and historical contexts shape interpretations of human behavior, particularly when it falls outside the norms of the time.
Download the Surey Demoniack PDF here : https://wellcomecollection.org/works/q2nfpg82
For more information on this story, why not read the Surey Imposter, a stinging rebuttal of Jolly and Carrington’s work “The Surey Demoniack, Or, An account of Satans Strange and Dreadful Actings” (1697) in which Jolly recounted, the story of the alleged demonic possession and release through excorcism, of “the Surrey Demoniack” Richard Dugdale, arguing that both were as real as any that had been recounted in the New Testament.
Download the Surey Imposter PDF here : https://wellcomecollection.org/works/hg45eb3c
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Music in this video :
Wild Fires – Doug Maxwell
Maestro Tlakaelel – Jesse Gallagher
Imagine A New Darker You – The Tower of Light
Dreams Become Real – Kevin MacLeod
Just a Shadow Dark Ambient Music
She Died Up There You Know – Dan Bodan
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