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True ghost stories from the UK by Clem Dallaway
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- 2 days ago7 min
Jenny Gallows' Pit - The Ghost That Waited for the Eighth Circuit - Dark Folklore
High on the white cliffs of Flamborough Head lies a lonely hollow known as Jenny Gallows' Pit.At first glance, it appears to be nothing more than a shallow depression in the earth. But for generations, local people believed it was haunted by the restless spirit of a young woman named Jenny Gallows.Children whispered that anyone who ran around the pit nine times would hear the fairies.Yet an older, darker legend warned that the real danger came long before the ninth circuit.On the eighth...Jenny herself was said to climb from the pit.In this Dark Folklore episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore one of Yorkshire's most unsettling forgotten legends, the chilling rhyme attributed to Jenny Gallows, and the terrifying story of the farmer who dared to mock the old superstition—only to discover that some legends are best left untested.Was it simply an old fireside tale... or did something truly haunt the lonely cliffs above the North Sea?If you enjoy Ghost Tales by the Fireside, please follow the podcast and leave a rating or review—it really helps others discover the show.More ghost stories, folklore and bonus content: https://www.ghosttales.co.uk#GhostTalesByTheFireside #JennyGallows #DarkFolklore #Flamborough #YorkshireFolklore #BritishFolklore #GhostStories #HauntedBritain #Paranormal #Folklore #HistoryPodcast #GhostPodcast #MythsAndLegends
- 6 days ago40 min
Studley Castle: The Grey Lady & Warwickshire's Haunted Castle
Is Studley Castle one of Warwickshire's most haunted places?In Episode 100 of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we journey through almost 1,000 years of history to uncover the legends, folklore and ghost stories surrounding Studley Castle.Discover the forgotten Norman castle, the lost Benedictine priory, the tragic legend of the Grey Lady, mysterious footsteps, phantom figures, the scent of lavender and the unexplained experiences reported by visitors and staff over the years.Were these simple stories born from an ancient landscape... or does something still linger within the castle walls?Website https://www.ghosttales.co.ukSupport the podcast & download MP3shttps://buymeacoffee.com/ghosttalesMusic by Clem DallawayThe Dark One https://open.spotify.com/track/58IwqgxMwiwedfWHF8wtyl?si=iKvHXEv_QSSrfGxj1TEy1Q&utm_source=copy-linkAmong The Graves https://open.spotify.com/track/4hvMSzbWhO5U7cB1SONmAU?si=chYAVWJRRI-DNfDRmLJCdA&utm_source=copy-linkThey Came Back by Stephen Coates:https://amzn.eu/d/0egavirP#GhostTales #GhostTalesByTheFireside #StudleyCastle #GreyLady #Warwickshire #GhostStories #TrueGhostStories #HauntedCastle #HauntedEngland #Paranormal #BritishFolklore #DarkHistory #HauntedPlaces #HistoryPodcast #GhostPodcast
- 1 weeks ago7 min
Mermaid's Pool - The Dark Folklore of Kinder Scout's Haunted Waters
High on Kinder Scout, hidden amongst the peat and heather of the Peak District, lies a lonely pool wrapped in centuries of folklore.On Easter Eve, it is said a mysterious mermaid rises from the dark water, offering the impossible to those who find her. But every gift comes with a price, and some who reached out to accept her invitation were never seen again.In this Dark Folklore episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we journey into one of Derbyshire's most enduring legends, exploring the haunting tale of Mermaid's Pool, its eerie links to Blake Mere, and the ancient belief that lonely waters should always be treated with respect.Support Ghost Tales by the Fireside and receive MP3 downloads, exclusive episodes and early access: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttalesListen to my music:The Dark Onehttps://open.spotify.com/album/4N5vlSRoE9QW05LtzUCsB5?si=1etlelPKRiKxuFD8CggHqw&utm_source=copy-linkAmong The Graveshttps://open.spotify.com/album/0UDpIrJ9PjiKjIFWuxdZ2w?si=fPlgh8LCQNKvZGTLw603kA&utm_source=copy-linkVisit the Ghost Tales by the Fireside website:https://ghosttales.co.ukIf you enjoy the podcast, please consider following, rating and sharing the show. Every review helps more people discover Britain's haunted history, forgotten folklore and ghost stories by the fireside.
- 1 weeks ago21 min
Rosslyn Chapel: Scotland's Most Mysterious Haunted Chapel - Ghosts, Legends & Dark Folklore
Few places in Britain are surrounded by as much mystery as Rosslyn Chapel.Standing above the wooded gorge of the River North Esk near Edinburgh, this remarkable medieval chapel has inspired centuries of legends. Stories of hidden vaults, the Apprentice Pillar, spectral monks, the White Lady of Rosslyn Castle, the Black Knight of Roslin Glen and the eerie tale of the Burning Chapel have all become woven into the history of this extraordinary place.Join me as we explore the history, folklore and ghost stories of one of Scotland's most fascinating and haunted locations.ghosttales.co.ukSupport the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/ghosttalesMusic by Clem DallawayThe Dark One https://open.spotify.com/track/1l8qDtm7xobSI1Xn9t0d4TAmong The Graves https://open.spotify.com/track/4iFJ7YvRjQmJwA6VYx3f7x
- 2 weeks ago14 min
The Rufus Stone: The Mysterious Death of King William II - New Forest History & Folklore
King William II, better known as William Rufus, rode into the New Forest on a summer hunting trip in the year 1100. By the end of the day he was dead, struck by an arrow under circumstances that remain one of England's greatest unsolved historical mysteries.Was it a tragic hunting accident? An assassination disguised as misfortune? Or was his death linked to the curse that many medieval people believed hung over the New Forest?In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the history behind the Rufus Stone near Minstead, the death of the Red King, the rumours that followed, and the ghostly folklore that still surrounds this quiet corner of Hampshire nearly a thousand years later.From Norman kings and royal hunting forests to phantom riders, spectral legends and one of England's most enduring mysteries, join me as we step back into the shadows of medieval England.Website:www.ghosttales.co.ukSupport the podcast and get MP3 downloads:www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttalesMusic by Clem DallawayThe Dark Onehttps://open.spotify.com/track/2O9K4v4wze3JXkTzA7pLMVAmong The Graveshttps://open.spotify.com/track/5SuRjWCCaRYJwUI7fX8e7L#GhostTalesByTheFireside #RufusStone #WilliamRufus #NewForest #NewForestHistory #EnglishFolklore #DarkFolklore #GhostStories #HauntedEngland #MedievalHistory #NormanEngland #HistoricalMystery #ParanormalPodcast #FolklorePodcast #HampshireHistory #BritishFolklore #TrueGhostStories #HistoryPodcast #GhostPodcastThe New Forest is filled with ancient stories, but few are as mysterious as the death of King William Rufus. Discover the history, folklore and ghost stories surrounding the Rufus Stone and one of England's greatest unsolved medieval mysteries.
- 2 weeks ago19 min
The Ghosts of Pendle Hill - Witches, Lancaster Castle & England's Most Haunted Landscape
For more than four hundred years, the shadow of Pendle Hill has loomed over one of the most infamous episodes in British history.In 1612, a series of accusations led to the trial and execution of ten people accused of witchcraft. Their names became forever linked with Pendle, Lancaster Castle and the surrounding Lancashire countryside. Yet while the history is well documented, the stories did not end at the gallows.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the haunted legacy of the Pendle Witches, from the eerie churchyard of Newchurch and the mystery of the lost Malkin Tower, to reports of a ghostly woman wandering the slopes of Pendle Hill. We also journey inside Lancaster Castle, where visitors continue to report apparitions, strange voices, unexplained cold spots and encounters with figures said to walk the ancient prison cells.Are these simply legends that have grown around a tragic chapter of history, or has Pendle become one of Britain's truly haunted landscapes?Sit back, relax, and join me by the fireside as we explore the ghosts, folklore and history of Pendle Hill.Website: https://www.ghosttales.co.uk☕ Support the Podcast & Get MP3s: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttalesMusic featured in this episode:The Dark One https://open.spotify.com/track/58IwqgxMwiwedfWHF8wtylAmong the Graves https://open.spotify.com/track/7FKo2HjnpUDSVWoYi19sNg
- 3 weeks ago9 min
The Fairy Steps of Beetham Fell - Cumbria's Haunted Corpse Road, Fairy Legend & The Cappel Hellhound
Hidden among the limestone cliffs of Beetham Fell lies one of Cumbria's most unusual folklore sites.The Fairy Steps are best known for an old legend claiming that anyone who can climb the narrow staircase without touching the rock walls will be granted a wish by the fairies. But beneath the famous tale lies a much darker history.For centuries, the Fairy Steps formed part of an ancient corpse road used to carry the dead from Arnside to St Michael and All Angels Church in Beetham. Funeral processions crossed the fell, navigating the narrow limestone passage with the aid of ropes and iron rings set into the rock.The area is also linked to the legend of the Cappel, a terrifying black dog said to haunt the lanes around Beetham. With blazing eyes and a reputation as an omen of death, the creature became one of Cumbria's most chilling pieces of folklore.Join me as we explore the history, folklore and ghostly traditions surrounding one of the Lake District's most fascinating hidden landmarks.Website: https://www.ghosttales.co.ukSupport the podcast and access exclusive MP3s: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttalesMusic featured: The Dark One https://open.spotify.com/track/4hvMSzbWhO5U7cB1SONmAUAmong The Graves https://open.spotify.com/track/1MpkLPbmKqjHtQcUotH70A
- 3 weeks ago1h 17m
Borley Rectory: England's Most Haunted House - The Truth Behind the Legend
Borley Rectory has been called England's most haunted house for nearly a century.Stories of a ghostly nun, phantom footsteps, mysterious messages appearing on walls, ringing bells, poltergeist activity and unexplained apparitions transformed a quiet Essex rectory into the most famous paranormal case in British history.But how much of the story was real?In this extended episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the complete history of Borley Rectory, from its construction in the 1860s and the experiences reported by the Bull family, through the investigations of renowned paranormal researcher Harry Price, to the later controversies that challenged many of the claims.Drawing on contemporary accounts, witness statements, newspaper reports, psychical research records and modern historical investigations, this episode examines both the haunting and the investigation itself.Was Borley Rectory genuinely haunted?Or did England's greatest ghost story grow through folklore, media attention and decades of retelling?This episode was a challenge to record. I've been suffering badly with hayfever while putting it together, so please forgive any rough edges that might have slipped through. While recording, something unusual also happened. After stopping for a short break, I returned and continued recording several sections before discovering that my microphone had somehow been switched off and disconnected. I was the only person in the room.Even stranger, while recording one section of the episode, a faint giggling sound was captured on the microphone. I've left the recording in the episode exactly as it was captured so you can decide for yourself what you're hearing.Join me beside the fireside as we uncover one of the most debated mysteries in paranormal history.Original music by Clem Dallaway featured in this episode:Ghost Taleshttps://open.spotify.com/track/1MpkLPbmKqjHtQcUotH70A?si=m6zHAbKPRVinqLkqZr194AAmong The Graveshttps://open.spotify.com/album/0MsJ7Mjhx1sRXpax74rWpy?si=_7nsX8SxRJ6DqZvz0VyyQAThe Dark Onehttps://open.spotify.com/album/0MsJ7Mjhx1sRXpax74rWpy?si=_7nsX8SxRJ6DqZvz0VyyQAAdditional atmospheric music from the album:https://open.spotify.com/album/0MsJ7Mjhx1sRXpax74rWpy?si=_7nsX8SxRJ6DqZvz0VyyQASupport the podcast and get access to MP3s:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttalesWebsite:https://www.ghosttales.co.uk#BorleyRectory #GhostStories #TrueGhostStories #EnglandsMostHauntedHouse #HarryPrice #Paranormal #HauntedBritain #GhostTalesByTheFireside #HauntedPlaces #Essex #Folklore #BritishHistory #Supernatural #GhostPodcast #HauntedEngland #PsychicalResearch #HistoryPodcast #ParanormalHistory #MysteryPodcast #EVP #ClemDallaway #DarkFolklore #HauntedHistory
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True ghost stories from the UK by Clem Dallaway
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