Further reading Some further reading on the Potton Poisoner and Victorian era. Mentioned at the end of the episode here's a link to the story about the macabre auction item relating to the execution: About half way down this blog entry you'll find an examination of some of the newspaper stories I've used for this… Continue reading Episode 4. Part One of the Potton Poisoner. Further reading and show transcript
Author: Natalie Doig
"Science and sorcery."
It's a quote from a beekeeper I saw on the TV, about how he sees the work he does keeping bees, a balance between science and sorcery.
For me it also sums up my experience of life, my interests and my outlook.
I love photography which is a perfect blend of science and sorcery, using light and technology to create magical images. But when I'm not taking photos you'll find me making the podcast Weird in the Wade. I'm also often to be found writing, reading, knitting, riding my mountain bike or drinking coffee watching the world go by.
By day I fight for disability rights, equality and inclusion for all.
Photographs for Bonus Update Episode
Below is the latest photograph I took in the lovely coffee shop which is where the old Pound Stretcher offices used to be, a part of the building that was said to be particularly haunted by Aggie the poltergeist. As the wonderful story teller Owen Staton said on Twitter, this must be a much nicer… Continue reading Photographs for Bonus Update Episode
Transcript for Bonus Episode: Updates, New Spooky Story, News about the Podcast, and a trailer for the next episode
Intro over Weird in the Wade Theme Welcome to this bonus update episode of Weird in the Wade! A podcast about all that’s weird, wonderful and a little of kilter in the town of Biggleswade and surrounding area. Today’s bonus episode is a little different. I’m going to be revisiting some of our previous stories… Continue reading Transcript for Bonus Episode: Updates, New Spooky Story, News about the Podcast, and a trailer for the next episode
Bonus Episode: Updates, News and a New Spooky Story
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-k8ysy-1459a86 A bonus episode with updates from previous episodes, a new spooky story that happened to Nat Doig earlier this year, and some news about changes to the podcast. There's also a new trailer for the next episode about the Potton Poisoner. If you haven't listened to all of our previous episode's here's some timings… Continue reading Bonus Episode: Updates, News and a New Spooky Story
Potton Wood Photographs for episode three
The podcast website has all the links to where to listen here. Photographs taken on my visit to Potton wood on 26th April 2023 I took the photo below just after I set off, it gives a good indication of the elevation of Potton woods. It's just up from the bus stop! View across Bedfordshire… Continue reading Potton Wood Photographs for episode three
3. What’s Haunting Potton Wood?
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-e2tgi-1448cfa Can a WW2 plane crash explain the strange phenomena that have been reported in this quiet corner of English woodland over the last 70 years? How does the tale of a little hero dog tie in with the ghostly encounters? Why do so many visitors to the wood smell burning when there are no… Continue reading 3. What’s Haunting Potton Wood?
Links to further reading, show notes and transcript for episode three: What’s Haunting Potton Wood?
Find episodes and links to where to listen on the pod website here. Links Below are various links to information mentioned in this month's episode: What's Haunting Potton Wood? Paul’s blog Below is the link to Paul's blog about his visit to Potton Woods: https://www.modquokka.com/single-post/2018/04/30/potton-wood-and-the-ghosts-of-airmen Plane crash Graham Hague’s fabulous website, a cornucopia of historical… Continue reading Links to further reading, show notes and transcript for episode three: What’s Haunting Potton Wood?
Bonus Episode: Luton’s Noontide Hag
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-vjyun-14342a1 In 1848 a boy from Luton workhouse has a strange and horrifying encounter in church. His story is reported in the newspapers and there are links to Scotland, Sir Walter Scott and a pioneer of stage magic. Hear all about it in this bonus episode. Get in touch with Weird in the Wade on… Continue reading Bonus Episode: Luton’s Noontide Hag
Bonus episode: Luton’s Noontide Hag
Show Notes and Transcript The monument to Sir Walter Scott, in Edinburgh, who has a link to our spooky tale from Luton, Bedfordshire! Some useful links The full poem, The Lady of the Lake by Sir Walter Scott can be read here. A news paper article from Aberdeen Live about John Henry Anderson, pioneering stage… Continue reading Bonus episode: Luton’s Noontide Hag
2) Flying Saucers Over Biggleswade
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-vj4ne-142602e It's the 1950s and for a few short weeks Biggleswade becomes the flying saucer capital of the world! A UFO hoax is uncovered, whilst two flying saucer sightings a year apart, remain to this day, a mystery. Find out how the hoax and the genuine UFO mystery are intertwined, meet a cast of characters… Continue reading 2) Flying Saucers Over Biggleswade
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