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Hallowed Histories

Richard Sheppard

A regular podcast covering different aspects of English folklore, starting in East Anglia. Broadcast from the media suite at UEA, we include monthly podcasts covering a different myths, interspersed with interviews, specials and readings from local authors.

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Episode Thirty Eight - William of Norwich, Blood...

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2023/02/04

Christmas is over, and we move from ghost stories for Christmas to a more serious, bloody chapter of Norwich's history. The murder of an apprentice tanner in 1144 sparked off a chain reaction that would affect the Jewish community in Norwich, and the rest of the nation throughout the medieval period. Mix in conspiracy theories, secret societies and centuries old prejudice and we have a recipe for disaster. Please leave a review, subscribe and recommend this podcast to anyone you know with an

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01:30:40

The Book of Shadows by Scott Cherry - Hallowed...

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2022/12/30

For the next in our strand of ghost stories for Christmas, we present a classic audio drama, the Book of the Shadows, written by Scott Cherry and originally broadcast a week before Halloween in 1995. Not only is it spooky stuff, with demonic curses, sinister witch covens and a village with secrets, it is also set in Norfolk, with namechecks to such familiar places as Wells, Fakenham and Walsingham. The script makes some amusing sallies comparing it’s slick, modern protagonists against a Norfolk

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00:36:26

Houses Never Forget by Shane Brown - Hallowed...

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2022/12/25

we are all big fans of Norfolk native Shane Brown here at Hallowed Histories. We featured his work a few years ago in a strand of ghost stories, and his novel, Welcome To Marlington, was one of the best horror novels of the year. Here, he reads his own story from last Christmas's collection of ghost stories which can be found here. plus find his blog with musing on music and early cinema here Thanks to Linda Sheppard and Stephen Parkes for their always invaluable help. Feel free to write to us at

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00:10:22

'Krampus' and 'Half-Hanged Maggie Dickson' by Joey...

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2022/12/17

Ghost stories with melody this week, as we present two songs for Christmas. 'Krampus' is a carol-like ode to the demon of Christmas, and 'Half-Hanged Maggie Dickson' is a grim, funny ballad about a botched execution. As you can imagine, Joey Herzfeld's music is very much in Hallowed Histories' wheelhouse. We are honoured and more than happy to showcase the work of this Norwich based musician and actor, whose work can be found here Thanks to Linda Sheppard and Stephen Parkes for their always

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00:35:18

I Walk By Myself, by Jane Appleton - Hallowed...

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2022/12/09

Jane Appleton joined us last year for a recital of her story, The Yellow Tricycle l, and we are delighted to welcome her back again with another story. This one is another winner - the story of the Reverend Mr Ambrose, priest by day, and by night.....something altogether different. You'll see. Thanks to Linda Sheppard and Stephen Parkes for their always invaluable help. Feel free to write to us at hallowedhistories@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:19:17

The Bell, by Frederick Cowles - Hallowed Histories...

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2022/12/03

Our annual season of ghost stories begins with a classic, The Bell by Frederick Cowles, read by Hallowed Histories host Richard Sheppard. A classic chiller set on the Norfolk coast this is a fine way to begin our festival which this year contains original readings, narrative songs, ghoulish surprises and culminates in an exclusive preview of author Sally Harris's new novel. Contact us at hallowedhistories@gmail.com for more details, and stay tuned every week until the twelfth night for more

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00:09:24

Episode Thirty Seven - King's Lynn: The Devil's Port

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2022/10/31

Happy Halloween, and welcome back to another stop on the Devil's tour of East Anglia. We've heard about his throne, but in King's Lynn he seems to have made himself more at home. Not only his cloven hoof print in the cobbles, and his face on the town coat of arms, he also worked in the hearts of the people responsible for a couple of tales of crime, punishment and exploding hearts we have today. I talk at the end of the book launch for LMK Sheppard's Faith Horror, free online and in person tickets

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00:07:40

Episode Thirty Six - Two Dreamers, Off to See Swaffham

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2022/10/01

The peddler of Swaffham is one of the oldest folk legends of East Anglia, and one that is still present today in Swaffham's streets and buildings. It has the hallmarks of a great legend - an unaware and unlikely hero, a great journey, prophetic dreams and an incredible reward. Please leave a review, subscribe and recommend this podcast to anyone you know with an interest in East Anglia, history, folklore and the macabre. Contact us at hallowedhistories@gmail.com if the spirit moves you, or check out

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00:07:53

Episode Thirty Five - The Luftwaffe Guide to the...

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2022/08/02

The horror of the Baedeker raids in 1942 came about due to a concerted effort by German military command to not only wreck a country, but also break its spirits. Centres of culture and spirituality were targeted, all according to a Victorian travel guide, the Baedeker. How did one innocuous book about tourism lead Norwich to some of its most terrifying nights? Find out here.... Please leave a review, subscribe and recommend this podcast to anyone you know with an interest in East Anglia, history,

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00:12:08

Episode Thirty Four - What Drives a Good Hangman Bad?

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2022/06/06

The case of Robert Goodale reads like a Thomas Hardy novel meets Texas Chainsaw Massacre on a particularly blighted part of East Anglian farmland. However, when Goodale murdered his wife and threw her down the well near Wisbech, he assumed that his troubles were over. Unfortunately, due to the Norwich Assizes, an executioner literally battling his own demons, and a misjudged rope calculation, Goodale would be famous for a very different reason than murder..... Please leave a review, subscribe and

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00:07:09

Episode Thirty Three - The Devil Leaves His Chair on...

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2022/05/01

The Devil may be in the details - but he's also in the landscape. From Dykes to mountains to valleys to standing stones, any piece of geography can be renamed as belonging to the Devil. However, in the sixteenth century an unusual natural phenomena washed up near Caister that became associated with dark powers, before being associated with another piece of folklore, before a piece of the twentieth century reality came crashing down on it. Please leave a review, subscribe and recommend this podcast

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00:09:19

Episode Thirty Two - The Thumb Line Stops Here

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2022/03/31

Celebrity culture is not a new concept, and often throughout history has made stars of the most unlikely people. Charles Stratton was born with a medical condition that restricted his growth, resulting in a grown man with the stature of a small child. However, he had the ambition that was not miniature, an ambition that would lead to a partnership with PT Barnum, and eventually lead to him leaving a part of his heart in Norwich. Please leave a review, subscribe and recommend this podcast to anyone

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00:08:38

Episode Thirty One - Oh We Do Like To See UFOs By The...

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2022/03/01

The quiet seaside town of Aldeburgh on the Suffolk coast has had a long and storied history. However, one story that the locals might want to forget is the day that aliens may have come calling on a housewife. Her story inspired others to come forward and talk about what they had seen in the skies, setting a trend in the region for sightings of unusual objects in the sky. Is it connected to the secretive government base on Orford Ness? Or the infamous Rendlesham incident? We take a stroll along the

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00:08:40

Episode Thirty - Sea Monsters, Ocean Serpents,...

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2022/01/31

Back to our monthly programme of weirdness from East Anglia, and this time we are looking out to see. Everyone knows Loch Ness, but back in the 1930s Eccles Beach gave it a run for its money with sightings of a beast that terrified fishermen, clergyman and local politicians. What was it? A throwback to the era of dinosaurs? Mass hallucination? A hoax? We throw our net out for answers and sift through the catch. Please leave a review, subscribe and recommend this podcast to anyone you know with an

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00:47:40

Hallowed Histories Presents - The Winter's Tales: The...

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2021/12/24

We are honoured to end our series of tales of the macabre and strange with a crossover with a new podcast drama, The Adventures of Zachariah Jaeger, produced by former podcast guest Richard J Hand. This story, part of a trilogy of stories featuring occult investigator Zachariah Jaeger, piqued our interest due to its unusual nature and East Anglian setting. For another Victorian ghost story in the classical style, please get a free ticket for our exclusively commissioned performance of E.F. Benson's

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00:09:06

Hallowed Histories Presents - The Winter's Tales: The...

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2021/12/05

A reading of a classic tale of destiny, death and fate, taken from the pages of Swan River Press's new book, Ghosts of the Chit-Chat, edited by Robert Lloyd Parry. Available here http://www.swanriverpress.ie/ For another Victorian ghost story in the classical style, please get a free ticket for our exclusively commissioned performance of E.F. Benson's Outside the Door by renowned actor and voice artist, Richard Crowest. Get your ticket here. Stay tuned for more stories each week in the run up to

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00:16:22

Hallowed Histories Presents - The Winter's Tales: The...

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2021/12/01

Hallowed Histories favorite Johnny Raspin returns with a chilling story of technology dependence and horrific ends that will make you think twice before talking to Alexa..... For a Victorian ghost story in the classical style, please get a free ticket for our exclusively commissioned performance of E.F. Benson's Outside the Door by renowned actor and voice artist, Richard Crowest. Get your ticket here. Stay tuned for more stories each week in the run up to Christmas. Please leave a review, subscribe

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00:29:06

Hallowed Histories Presents - The Winter's Tales:...

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2021/11/21

A real treat for this edition of our series of winter's tales; RH Malden's Between Sunset and Moonrise, read by Robin McLoughlin. Info on actor, director and writer Robin McLoughlin can be found at https://www.robinmcloughlin.com/ For a Victorian ghost story in the classical style, please get a free ticket for our exclusively commissioned performance of E.F. Benson's Outside the Door by renowned actor and voice artist, Richard Crowest. Get your ticket here. Stay tuned for more stories each week in

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00:22:22

Hallowed Histories Presents - The Winter's Tales: The...

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2021/11/16

A modern ghost story of cursed possessions, haunted lives and the inescapability of fate by Norwich based author Jane Appleton. For a Victorian ghost story in the classical style, please get a free ticket for our exclusively commissioned performance of E.F. Benson's Outside the Door by renowned actor and voice artist, Richard Crowest. Get your ticket here. Stay tuned for more stories each week in the run up to Christmas. Please leave a review, subscribe and recommend this podcast to anyone you know

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00:19:31

Hallowed Histories Presents - The Winter Tales: Live...

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2021/11/07

We're kicking off our traditional collection of stories of the macabre in two ways: For a Victorian ghost story in the classical style, please get a free ticket for our exclusively commissioned performance of E.F. Benson's Outside the Door by renowned actor and voice artist, Richard Crowest. Get your ticket here. Secondly, each week from November 7 until Christmas, we will be uploading original readings by local authors and actors. This week our selection comes courtesy of S.A. Solomon who will be

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