Show Notes: 20. J F Hunt the Medium who Worked with Shakespeare’s Ghost

More information about 19th Century Spiritualism

The Fox Sisters

I listened to this brilliant podcast episode about the Fox sisters and it includes a script of the podcast at the link too: https://wamcpodcasts.org/podcast/the-fox-sisters-and-the-great-american-hoax-a-new-york-minute-in-history/

There’s an article in the Smithsonian about the sisters: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-fox-sisters-and-the-rap-on-spiritualism-99663697/

There’s a dramatic podcast about the Fox Sisters starring Carey Mulligan which I’ve not listened to yet but looks good https://qcodemedia.com/the-foxes-of-hydesville

If you want to visit the site of the Fox sisters home, the Haunted History Trail of New York State have a tour: https://hauntedhistorytrail.com/explore/the-fox-sisters-property-hydesville-memorial-park

Mrs Hayden

Here’s a website dedicated to all things Mrs Hayden: https://mariabhayden.net/about-maria-b-hayden/

There is a book all about Maria B Hayden which you can find out more about here: https://www.snu.org.uk/shop/in-search-of-maria-b-hayden

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Here’s a lovely web page all about Conan Doyle’s beliefs: https://arthurconandoyle.co.uk/spiritualist

You can read all of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s history of spiritualism here: https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/The_History_of_Spiritualism

Harry Houdini

Here’s an article about Harry Houdini’s pursuit of proving spiritualism as an illusion: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/for-harry-houdini-seances-and-spiritualism-were-just-an-illusion-180978944/

W T Stead

There is a dedicated website to all things WT Stead here: https://www.attackingthedevil.co.uk/

The Lore Men Podcast

Here’s the brilliant episode of the Loremen podcast all about WT Stead: https://www.loremenpodcast.com/episode-22-s5

Kirkstall Abbey

Here’s some information about Kirkstall Abbey:

Kirkstall Abbey

Here’s the article about treasure at Kirkstall Abbey by Heartbeat inspirer Peter Walker: https://www.gazetteherald.co.uk/features/columnists/14608915.uncovering-tales-of-hidden-treasures/

The British Podcast Awards

Results from the British Podcast Awards: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/results-2024

Here’s an instagram video of me getting the award and being interviewed! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAZRQplIimP/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

This Paranormal Life

Here’s a link to the This Paranormal Life podcast: https://www.thisparanormallife.com/