Mother Red Cap: The Infamous Witch of Camden Town

Mother Red Cap: The Infamous Witch of Camden Town

Mother Red Cap once gave her name to a Camden pub, now known as the World's End on Camden High Street. Was she really a 17th-century witch, or simply a misunderstood old woman?

Let's find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!

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