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Macabre London

Macabre London Podcast

Do you like your history haunted? Then Macabre London is the podcast for you. Every fortnight we"ll unravel a tale that"s gruesome, horrifying or downright macabre. Get bonus content on Patreon (https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/806851) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33: Three Stories of Racial Injustice. Shukri Abdi,...

Macabre London ·

2020/06/15

WAYS TO SUPPORT BLM - https://www.teenvogue.com/story/support-the-black-lives-matter-movementHOW TO HELP, WHERE TO DONATE AND RESOURCES - https://blacklivesmatter.comSHUKRI ABDI LINKS TO HELP - https://www.instagram.com/justice_for_shukri/https://www.gofundme.com/f/shukri-abdi-appeal?utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link-tipSTEPHEN LAWRENCE - RESOURCES AND CHARITY -https://www.stephenlawrence.org.ukhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0b09dssEMMETT TILL - RESOURCES -

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32: Caroline Of Brunswick - The Injured Queen Of England

Macabre London ·

2020/05/18

In the late 1700’s a royal scandal rocked the whole of england. George the 4th, a foppish and overbearing prince married a smelly and wild princess but the relationship was doomed from the start. After their nuptials, the pair began many years of public humiliation for them both until one of them mysteriously died.This time on Macabre London, we’ll be uncovering the story of Caroline of Brunswick, the injured queen of England.——————————————————Enormous thanks to the support of these generous patrons

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31: Murder On The London To Brighton Express - Percy...

Macabre London ·

2020/04/10

Percy Lefroy Mapleton - The Railway murderer | Victorian True Crime | Macabre LondonA body found in a railway tunnel spark concern after a young man is found covered in blood on the same train. Did he murder the man found? Or was it just a case of wrong place, wrong time? Concerned for his life, the suspect fled the scene and a pioneering form of forensic science was used to track him down.This time on Macabre London, we’re uncovering the story of The Murder on The London To Brighton

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30: Plunkett and Maclaine - Stand and Deliver! Your...

Macabre London ·

2020/02/14

Stand And Deliver! Your Money Or Your Diving Suit.A young gentleman who was set for a life in the clergy, stumbles into a life ofCrime after losing the love of his life to a mystery illness. After colluding with an equally broke apothecary, the pair decided they could become the best highwaymen that London had ever seen and look incredibly stylish doing so.This time on Macabre London, we’re uncovering the story of The gentleman highwaymen, James MacLaine and his accomplice, William

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29: Richard Dadd The Murderous Artist - Delusions,...

Macabre London ·

2019/11/11

Delusions, The Devil and Decapitation.A promising young artist who is set for great things, endures a bout of heatstroke in Egypt which turns out to be something far more serious. Possessed by an Egyptian god, things were about to get much worse for those around him.This time on Macabre London, we’re uncovering the story of Richard Dadd.Please head to the Macabre London YouTube channel for a hosted version of the podcast with images to compliment the episode.Huge thanks to our patrons - Kate, Emily

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28: Kate Webster and the Murder of Julia Thomas -...

Macabre London ·

2019/09/26

A career criminal headed for a life of dodging between petty thievery, prison and the street was never going to have a happy ending. Ending in murder, Kate Webster’s life was a sad existence which not only saw her take the life of another but also ended up being hanged for her crime.Over a 100 years later, kate’s victim, Julia Thomas’ skull was found in an excavation for an extension. Igniting a forgotten case and eventually bringing the horror of the events at 2 mayfield cottages to a close.This

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27: Madame Tussaud and her Chamber of Horrors -...

Macabre London ·

2019/07/25

A poor girl, born into a family of executioners only had one prospect for her life until her mother decided to put her on a different path. A path that would lead her into great danger, learning intricate skills and ultimately, becoming the best in her field. This time on Macabre London, we’re uncovering the story of Madame Tussaud and her Wax works. ———————————————————You can now watch our episodes! There are hosted versions of each podcast available on YouTube by me, your host Nikki Druce

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26: Lord Lucan and the murder of Sandra Rivett -...

Macabre London ·

2019/04/02

A well to do family living a stone’s throw from Buckingham palace might not be your first thought for a grisly murder mystery, an assault and a missing persons case. From the outside they were the picture perfect portrait of family life but behind closed doors cracks were starting to show and before long a case so intriguing would emerge that it beguiled the whole world and still does to this day. But will the murderer ever be found?This time on Macabre London, we uncover the murder of Sandra

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25: Lord Lucan and the murder of Sandra Rivett -...

Macabre London ·

2019/02/25

A well to do family living a stone’s throw from Buckingham palace might not be your first thought for a grisly murder mystery, an assault and a missing persons case.From the outside they were the picture perfect portrait of family life but behind closed doors cracks were starting to show and before long a case so intriguing would emerge that it beguiled the whole world and still does to this day. But will the murderer ever be found?This time on Macabre London, we uncover the murder of Sandra Rivett,

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24: Christmas Stocking Part 2 - Three Legendary...

Macabre London ·

2018/12/25

Christmas Stocking Part 2 - Three Legendary London Ghost StoriesA phantom hitchhiker, animal ghosts and a deathly black dog make up our trio of terror. Join us for a Christmas Eve ghost story that should make sure you’re awake for when Santa visits! ———————————————————You can now watch our episodes! There are hosted versions of each podcast available on YouTube by me, your host Nikki Druce! Featuring photos and pictures to really set the scene and to bring the episodes to life....or death in some

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23: Christmas Stocking - Mini Macabre Mysteries Part 1

Macabre London ·

2018/12/20

Welcome to part one of our two part 2018 Christmas episode!We reveal three mini unsolved mysteries that weren't quite long enough to make the normal full length episode cut but are still good yarns nonetheless!Have a Merry Macabre Christmas!———————————————————You can now watch our episodes! There are hosted versions of each podcast available on YouTube by me, your host Nikki Druce! Featuring photos and pictures to really set the scene and to bring the episodes to life....or death in some cases. Make

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22: The Bermondsey Horror - Murdered By The Patriarchy

Macabre London ·

2018/11/09

The Bermondsey Horror- Murdered By The PatriarchyAn unhappy marriage, a love triangle, a lack of finances and a brutal murder. Join me for the story of an oppressed woman and the men who pushed her to her limits, resulting in both of them ending up dead. This time on Macabre London, we uncover The Bermondsey Horror. ———————————————————You can now watch our episodes! There are hosted versions of each podcast available on YouTube by me, your host Nikki Druce! Featuring photos and pictures to really

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28:44

21: The Umbrella Murder - Silencing Soviet Secrets

Macabre London ·

2018/09/25

The Umbrella Murder - A Cold War Poisoning Murder as a rule is usually a messy and noisy affair that can’t usually be carried out in broad daylight and go undetected. A murder weapon as inconspicuous as an umbrella and a micro dose of poison could however make murder swift, clean and almost painless for the victim. The death of Bulgarian defector, Georgi Markov happened in just this way. In broad daylight and with its victim not really knowing what had happened. But, who was Georgi murdered by and

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20: The Necropolis Railway - The Death Train And The...

Macabre London ·

2018/08/14

The Necropolis Railway - The Death Train And The Mega CemeteryLondon in the 1800’s was overflowing with the dead. With graveyards closing in the city and the dead not welcome anymore, two men created the largest funeral business in London and the largest cemetery in the UK, with the upside being that the majority of it wasn’t in London. This time on Macabre London, we uncover The Necropolis Railway. ———————————————————You can now watch our episodes! There are hosted versions of each podcast

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19: The Plumstead Arsenic Murder - Carcinogenic...

Macabre London ·

2018/07/21

The Plumstead Arsenic Murder - Carcinogenic Coffee and Poisoned WallpaperDeath was always a creeping terror in the 1800’s but even more so when people discovered they could use a basic household chemical to kill people without a trace. That was until one chemist took it upon himself to put an end to the poisonous murder craze by devising a test that would provide concrete evidence to convict those that had previously got off scott free!This time on Macabre London, we uncover the Plumstead arsenic

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13:55

Spring Heeled Jack - The Victorian Slenderman

Macabre London ·

2018/06/25

Spring Heeled Jack - The Victorian SlendermanEven before the internet, people created strange unimaginable beasts and the Victorians managed to dedicate whole newspapers to the monsters supposedly living across the UK in the form of Penny Dreadful periodicals. But what happens when one of those monsters comes to life and starts terrorising the streets of London. This time on Macabre London, we uncover the story of Spring Heeled Jack. Find out about the many different guises Spring Heeled Jack

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17: Tragedy Erupts From The Ashes Of Other People’s...

Macabre London ·

2018/05/29

Tragedy Erupts From The Ashes Of Other People’s Mistakes.A sequel to our most popular episode- Trains, Pain and Underground Squeals. This time on Macabre London, we uncover one of the worst fires to have ever happened in the history of the tube. The Kings Cross Fire happened in 1987 but it’s legacy lives on even today. We discuss how the fire happened, how it got so out of control and the strange fire phenomenon that scientists discovered as a result. How does the fire link with modern day

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1: The Hermit and Mole Men of London

Macabre London ·

2018/05/03

If you had the option to disappear completely, would you choose it?In this episode of Macabre London we uncover (quite literally) those that are subterranean and solitary to the extreme. We hear about the hermit of Dulwich and the mole men of Blackheath and Hackney. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/macabrelondon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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16: London's Forgotten Disaster

Macabre London ·

2018/02/27

London is in danger of forgetting one of the largest losses of life ever seen in its history. This time we remember the lives lost when the steamboat, The Princess Alice sank on the Thames. If you like this episode, please like, share and subscribe. It helps people to find the podcast which helps the Macabre Family grow! Please leave us a review, this also helps us to be discovered on iTunes and helps you guys in turn as more listeners helps the podcast grow into something bigger and better!! All

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13: Charles Dickens and the Ghosts of London -...

Macabre London ·

2017/12/24

Delve into Christmas past as we discover how Charles Dickens' seminal work, A Christmas Carol came to be heralded as the originator of popular Christmas traditions.Stay tuned right to the end of this one. If you're a regular listener then you may just have a cheeky little mention at the end!Merry Christmas to all of our fantastic, supportive and loyal listeners. See you in 2018!-----------------------------------------------------------------------Social mediaTwitter @macabrelondon

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