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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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20:25

Why was the Kings coronation so weird? | Robot...

Macabre London ·

2023/12/13

2023 was quite the year of weird news so I figured it would be fun to go back over it, month by month to regale some of the stranger stories from the year. As there are quite a few strange stories, I'll be spreading this out over a few episodes before the end of 2023 like a cathartic cleansing ritual, so if you’re new here, make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out when the next one is released. Today's stories from May:The weird things about the coronation:Is A.I taking over? One company says

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14:32

9 Loch Ness Monster Sightings In 2023! | Annual...

Macabre London ·

2023/12/11

2023 was quite the year of weird news so I figured it would be fun to go back over it, month by month to regale some of the stranger stories from the year. As there are quite a few strange stories, I'll be spreading this out over a few episodes before the end of 2023 like a cathartic cleansing ritual, so if you’re new here, make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out when the next one is released. Today's stories from March:First Loch Ness Monster sighting of 2023:Birds aren't real ( New Mexico

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16:07

Distillery infects Town with Fungus | Carp Destined...

Macabre London ·

2023/12/08

2023 was quite the year of weird news so I figured it would be fun to go back over it, month by month to regale some of the stranger stories from the year. As there are quite a few strange stories, I'll be spreading this out over a few episodes before the end of 2023 like a cathartic cleansing ritual, so if you’re new here, make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out when the next one is released. Today's stories from March:Whiskey Fungus: Carp Calamity: Bad Dad: So grab yourself a beverage and a

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21:00

The Troubling Case Of Nicola Bulley | Strange...

Macabre London ·

2023/12/06

2023 was quite the year of weird news so I figured it would be fun to go back over it, month by month to regale some of the stranger stories from the year. I'll be spreading this out over a few episodes before the end of 2023 like a cathartic cleansing ritual, so if you’re new here, make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out when the next one is released. Today's stories from February:Mystery Manananggal SightingThe Disappearance of Nicola Bulley & mishandling of the caseBob the worlds oldest

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22:03

Is Hell a real place? One TikTok'er says he's been...

Macabre London ·

2023/12/04

2023 was quite the year of weird news so I figured it would be fun to go back over it, month by month to regale some of the stranger stories from the year. As there are quite a few strange stories, I'll be spreading this out over a few episodes before the end of 2023 like a cathartic cleansing ritual, so if you’re new here, make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out when the next one is released. Today's stories from January:Mystery Antenna in UtahMummified Crocodile stash uncovered in

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41:35

The Unsolvable Mystery of the Voynich Manuscript |...

Macabre London ·

2023/11/20

In a library in Italy, a deal was struck with a rare book dealer to purchase some items they no longer needed. When they returned back to London and unpacked, they realised they'd got more than they bargained for when they found a mystery book which was unexplainable and...unreadable! But, what was this ancient manuscript and what secrets does it hold...and will we ever find out? Today on Macabre Mini Mysteries, we uncover the The mystery of the Voynich Manuscript. Thank you to todays sponsor Magic

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39:37

Why your favourite Scream Queen is London | A Horror...

Macabre London ·

2023/11/06

London has been the main character in many of your favourite horror movies but why does the capital make for such a good unpaid actor and why do directors love using the location to star in their films?Today on Macabre London, we uncover the The History Of Horror Movies in London(Featuring London After Midnight, Death Line, Creep, 28 Days Later, Shaun Of The Dead & Hammer Horror)Thank you to todays sponsor Magic Mind Check them out at https://www.magicmind.com/macabrelondon and use the code

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33:42

The Tragic Tale of The Leysdown Tragedy: The Lost...

Macabre London ·

2023/10/16

On a calm afternoon, a group of boy scouts embarked on what was meant to be a lovely trip to their summer camp from London to the Isle of Sheppey but when they were within sight of the shore tragedy struck. Today on Macabre London, we uncover the The Tragic Tale of The Leysdown Tragedy: The Lost Boys of LondonThank you to todays sponsor Alterknit Universe! Check them out at https://alterknituniverse.co.uk and use the code MACABRE20 at checkout to get 20% off your

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39:59

The Intriguing Mystery of The Isdal Woman which is...

Macabre London ·

2023/09/25

On an afternoon hike, a professor and his 2 daughters found something horrifying, a burned body. Who was this woman, how did they end up miles away from civilisation and why did no one have any clue about who she was?Today on Macabre Mini Mysteries, we uncover the Mystery of the Isdal Woman. Thank you to todays sponsor Alterknit Universe! Check them out at https://alterknituniverse.co.uk and use the code MACABRE20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.------------------------Podcast:

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47:45

Scammed into Death - Paying for Another Man's Crimes|...

Macabre London ·

2023/09/11

Behind the door of an unassuming terrace house in Notting Hill, one of the most infamous serial killers of all time lurks, but to everyone on the street, he's just John. In this episode we explore the haunting secrets behind the walls of 10 Rillington Place and a criminal trial which would baffle everyone, including the innocent man accused of crimes he didn't commit. Join me as I unravel the layers of deception to John Christie's crimes, examine the long lasting impact he had on the criminal

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37:57

The Horrors Hiding inside 10 Rillington Place |...

Macabre London ·

2023/08/23

Behind the door of an unassuming terrace house in Notting Hill one of the most infamous serial killers of all time lurks but to everyone on the street, he's just John.From his turbulent upbringing marked by family coldness to his shocking transformation into a manipulative murderer, explore the haunting secrets behind the walls of 10 Rillington Place.Join me as I unravel the layers of deception, examine the impact of his crimes, and reflect on the haunting legacy he left behind.Today on Macabre

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23:46

Charles Dickens Loved These Trash Books! | Exploring...

Macabre London ·

2023/08/07

Charles Dickens loved a trashy book or two and who are we to blame him! Today I explore why this may have been his favourite book and what made him draw inspiration from it as I read a few stories from the Terrific Register.Today on Macabre London, we uncover some stories from The Terrific Register------------------------Video version: https://youtu.be/uInA3L4Fu8YMacabre London is a fortnightly podcast and YouTube show that delves into London's haunted and gruesome history alongside discovering

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37:42

The Mystery of the Flannan Isles Lighthouse and why...

Macabre London ·

2023/07/24

A top a windswept rocky outcrop stands a lonely lighthouse. Its job for many years has been to forewarn sailors that their boats are at risk of striking one of the many jagged rocks that are hidden deep below the surface which could cause a devastating shipwreck.The lamp which was tended to by three hardy keepers on rotation from the mainland of Scotland, one day went dark and when the watch came to replace the men from the isolated island they were nowhere to be found and the lighthouse itself was

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55:11

Introducing: Having A Problem Podcast episode 1 - The...

Macabre London ·

2023/07/07

Well what have we got here? Neil and Nikki are having a problem. If you feel your day to day life is littered with problems and issues, don't worry, we're here to draw back the curtain to reveal that in fact, everyone, everything, everywhere is HAVING A PROBLEM. Today's topic is "The Problem With Robots". We uncover the inherent problems with our mechanical friends or...lack thereof, a victorian soldier robot called Boilerplate who...well you'll just have to listen to that one and Neil discovers his

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53:11

The West Ham Vanishings: Revealing the Tragic Tales...

Macabre London ·

2023/06/23

At the same time Jack the Ripper was active, just down the road in West Ham, a series of mysterious disappearances left the local community in terror. A sad discovery made in an empty property solved one of the cases but two more still remained and then, a mysterious parcel turned up in North London...Today on Macabre London, we uncover the West Ham Vanishings and the murder of Amelia Jeffs.this is pt 2 of this story. part 1 is the episode prior to this one or click the video version here:

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23:07

The Ghostly Secrets Of The West Ham Vanishings:...

Macabre London ·

2023/06/09

At the same time Jack the Ripper was active, just down the road in West Ham, a series of mysterious disappearances left the local community in terror. A sad discovery made in an empty property solved one of the cases but two more still remained and then, a mysterious parcel turned up in North London...Today on Macabre London, we uncover the West Ham Vanishings and the murder of Amelia Jeffs.Don't forget to check out Keep It Weird: https://www.keepitweirdpodcast.com/------------------------Podcast:

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33:00

The deadliest woman of all time? | Giulia Tofana the...

Macabre London ·

2023/05/26

When most people think of serial killers and perhaps the most prolific of them all, a woman's name isn't the first to spring to mind.The act of murder is not solely exclusive to just men but…it’s statistically proven that serial killers are more likely to be male.However, what if I told you it may just be possible that the most prolific serial killer in history was an Italian woman who over a period of almost 20 years racked up around 600 victims. Today on Macabre Mini Mysteries, we uncover the

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28:23

BURIED ALIVE! and other horrific stories from...

Macabre London ·

2023/05/12

The fear of death is very natural, after all, it’s an inevitable part of life and I'm sorry to break to you and start on a cheery note but every single one of you, will one day be dead. For some people, the fear of dying is so great that they can be considered Thanataphobes, suffering from an intense fear of death and the dying process. For most people, it’s a nagging inevitability that once happened, doesn't bear much thinking about but what if one day you went in for the big sleep but then found

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24:56

The Song So Sad It Killed People | The Legend Behind...

Macabre London ·

2023/04/28

*Please be aware this episode discusses topics on the theme of depression, self harm, suicide & The Holocaust. Listener discretion is advised*There are many things in life which may lead people to question their existence and place in the world but out of all the external factors which can lead to a bout of the black dog creeping in, a song may not be the first thing that springs to mind that would trigger it.A simple song created by a composer in Hungary in 1933 is said to be responsible for a

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35:21

The Torturous Life of Joseph Merrick | The Elephant...

Macabre London ·

2023/04/14

It will come as no surprise that in the late 19th century, people who had any kind of disability were treated differently. Those who had health conditions or impairments often faced social ostracization, couldn’t get jobs and often found themselves down and out without any prospects, and in a cut throat Victorian oppressive society, this meant that life could be a very uncomfortable ride.But, for one man, he used the public fascination in his disability to his advantage to make a living, but sadly

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