https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-wuf39-18ba5ac Beneath the pretty market town of Royston in Hertfordshire, lies a cave that was carved out of the chalk by hand, in the distant past. After being dramatically rediscovered in the mid 18th century, Royston cave has spawned competing theories about its use and meaning and has been a tourist attraction ever since. Smothered… Continue reading 30 The Secrets of Royston Cave
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.
Show Notes: The Secrets of Royston Cave
Rave Man Listen to the episode here on the BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0ld1pgn You can also listen wherever you get your podcasts here: https://weirdinthewade.podbean.com/ All photographs used in this post are taken by Matt Champion Alterations to the Cave Horse and "Sheela na gig" or St Paul Above is the horse and "sheela na gig" which was… Continue reading Show Notes: The Secrets of Royston Cave
29. Return to the Haunted Poundstretcher
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-39sc4-189bacc As a celebration of two years of Weird in the Wade, Nat returns to the subject of her first ever episode: The Haunted Poundstretcher. The site is now a café and gym where Nat and her team of friends hold a ghost hunt overnight. They have access to the café, gym, attic and cellar… Continue reading 29. Return to the Haunted Poundstretcher
Two Years of Weird in the Wade!
I know I can't quite believe it either, but as of today, 1st May 2025, it is two years since the first episode of Weird in the Wade was released! Thank you so much for listening and being part of this weird corner of the podcasting world, and the internet. I really appreciate every one… Continue reading Two Years of Weird in the Wade!
Return to the Haunted Poundstretcher: Show notes and links
Spoilers! This episode is available first and exclusively on BBC Sounds here. It will be available everywhere else on Monday 5th May. So if you haven't listened to the episode yet you might want to read this blog post once you have! Original Episode and Blog Posts If you haven't listened to the first ever… Continue reading Return to the Haunted Poundstretcher: Show notes and links
Nat is a deputy Loreperson on the fabulous Loremen podcast!
Remember I promised to tell you the story of highwayman Galloping Dick who is said to haunt the lanes of Bedfordshire on his phantom steed? Well I only went and told the story on the fabulously funny Loremen Podcast. You can listen now here it's episode 11 of series 6: https://www.loremenpodcast.com/ Or you can listen… Continue reading Nat is a deputy Loreperson on the fabulous Loremen podcast!
Show Notes: Witches Apprehended: Mother and Mary Sutton
You can listen to the episode here Cover to the 1613 Pamphlet Witches Apprehended Show credits The wonderful Welsh storyteller and actor Owen Staton plays the roles of Cornelius Harbird and John Inger in this episode and you can find out more about Owen's work here: https://www.welshstoryteller.com/ Further Reading Willow Winsham who has written about… Continue reading Show Notes: Witches Apprehended: Mother and Mary Sutton
Witches Apprehended! Mary and Mother Sutton
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ad9ag-1865022 In 1612 in Milton Ernest, a village five miles north of Bedford, two women, a mother and daughter are accused and tried by their village for witchcraft. Their story is written up in a propaganda pamphlet the following year, and their case is used in a 1627 legal guide for witchcraft cases. Yet even… Continue reading Witches Apprehended! Mary and Mother Sutton
Bedfordshire Witches Part One and Two: Show notes and further reading.
Recommended reading This is by no means an exhaustive list but one I hope you'll find something in to read if you want further information about witchcraft in book form. Any book by Ronald Hutton is worth reading here's a list of his books at Waterstones https://www.waterstones.com/author/ronald-hutton/566642 I can recommend in particular: The Triumph of… Continue reading Bedfordshire Witches Part One and Two: Show notes and further reading.
Part Two: The Witches of Bedfordshire
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-nrcsz-1838da5 In this episode Nat completes her exploration of witchcraft in Bedfordshire starting with a 19th Century ghost sighting of a witch. The episode covers a case of Victorian girls playing at witches to horrific and cruel effect. Then moves through the 20th Century with it's contrast between the rise of wicca and nature based… Continue reading Part Two: The Witches of Bedfordshire
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