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
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.
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
Part One: The Witches of Bedfordshire
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-rjmkj-1838d70 In this episode Nat takes you on a journey, exploring the history of witchcraft in Bedfordshire from medieval times up until the late 18th century. Kicking off with a ghost story about a witch. This episode moves from what is possibly Bedfordshire's earliest record of witchcraft, to the witch trials of the 17th century… Continue reading Part One: The Witches of Bedfordshire
25 Old Ragbones: Biggleswade’s Unidentified Man
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ddpe3-1816843 As the missing person's charity, Locate International launch a fresh appeal into "Biggleswade Man" Nat takes a closer look at this missing persons, and unidentified body case. Even if you don't live in Biggleswade you could hold the key to solving this 28 year mystery. In February 1997 some schoolboys playing truant discovered the… Continue reading 25 Old Ragbones: Biggleswade’s Unidentified Man
Show Notes: Old Ragbones Biggleswade’s Unidentified Man.
Listen to the episode here: https://weirdinthewade.podbean.com/e/25-old-ragbones-biggleswades-unidentified-man/?token=c07da198503677dc355fd9ff2f4da4a8 Below is some key information about the case from Locate International the Missing Person's charity, including images of Biggleswade Man with and without his beard. There's also an image of his tattoo. NEW COLD CASE APPEAL Mystery of the Travelling Knife SharpenerWho is this unidentified man found near Biggleswade… Continue reading Show Notes: Old Ragbones Biggleswade’s Unidentified Man.
Where’s Weird in the Wade?
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ppfdx-1814271 Just a quick update to let you know where your Weird in the Wade episode is? Don't worry new episodes are on their way. You won't have to wait long. Listen to find out why the Witches of Bedfordshire episodes will be a little late. There's also exciting news about an appeal to find… Continue reading Where’s Weird in the Wade?
Updated Show Notes and Links. Episode Ghostly Crime Part 2: Biggleswade Body Snatchers and Things That Go Bump in the Night.
Listen to the episode at: https://weirdinthewade.podbean.com/ Image of resurrection men being frightened by the ghost of the body they are digging up. Image by Richard Newton 1792 Resurrection Men A Wikipedia page about the resurrection men: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resurrection_Men National Geographic have an interesting article about Burke and Hare: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/walking-tours-museums-edinburgh-william-burke Last month's guest Eerie Edinburgh have an… Continue reading Updated Show Notes and Links. Episode Ghostly Crime Part 2: Biggleswade Body Snatchers and Things That Go Bump in the Night.
Show Notes and Photos for: The Mystery of Pegnut Wood‘s Creepy Bridge
https://videopress.com/v/um7N9dmg?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Looking towards the poplar trees and bridge from Potton Brook Here is the photograph of the creepy bridge from the first time I visited Potton Wood. Here’s what the wood looked like on my return. The same bridge in early May. The poplar trees. Here’s some information about John of Gaunt’s castle at Sutton… Continue reading Show Notes and Photos for: The Mystery of Pegnut Wood‘s Creepy Bridge
24. The Mystery of Pegnut Wood’s Creepy Bridge
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-w2i7w-17aa47e There's a wood between the Bedfordshire town of Potton and the ancient hamlet of Sutton, which has spooked many locals including Nat. The creepiness seems to coalesce around an ancient bridge along an equally venerable footpath which has possibly been in use for over 1000 years. After Nat encountered this strange part of the… Continue reading 24. The Mystery of Pegnut Wood’s Creepy Bridge
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