https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-frkup-16e9dcc 19th Century spiritualism is at the heart of this episode which we'll explore through the exploits of a Biggleswade medium who believed he was in direct contact with the spirit of William Shakespeare. John Francis Hunt, who we met in the previous episode, was an extraordinary man, he pursued justice, sought out buried treasure… Continue reading 20. JF Hunt The Victorian Medium Who Worked With Shakespeare’s Ghost
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: 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… Continue reading Show Notes: 20. J F Hunt the Medium who Worked with Shakespeare’s Ghost
Patreon Exclusive Episode 5: The Burryman notes and further reading
Below you'll find some further reading about the Burryman and topics I raise in the Patreon exclusive episode all about the Burryman tradition in South Queensferry. The Burryman History Here's some history with brilliant photos from Edinburgh Museums. https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/stories/hip-hip-hooray-its-burrymans-day Queensferry History You can read more about the history of Queensferry here: https://queensferryhistory.org/2021/05/05/a-brief-history-of-south-queensferry/ Plant lore Here… Continue reading Patreon Exclusive Episode 5: The Burryman notes and further reading
Book Reviews
I've been trying to read more lately, since having covid in March 2020 I've found it hard to concentrate enough to read books, unless it's for work or podcast. Yet I've always been a book worm. I've never been a fast reader but I always had my nose in a book or my headphones on… Continue reading Book Reviews
Show notes and photos: 19. Solved: The Haunting of Murder Bridge
Warning there are some spoilers in this blog post so best to read it after you've listened to the episode! Stream, Watermill Bridge by JThomas, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Above is the watermill stream, taken from Watermill Bridge aka Murder Bridge. It is the bridge which is on the bend just past Bedfordshire… Continue reading Show notes and photos: 19. Solved: The Haunting of Murder Bridge
19. Solved: The Haunting of Murder Bridge
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-5h4td-16b01b8 I'd almost given up on discovering how murder bridge between Biggleswade and Sutton, got it's name. Until completely by accident I stumbled across a ghost story, reported as part of the minutes of a meeting of the Biggleswade Hospital Board in 1922. That led me on a twisty path to the truth, involving a… Continue reading 19. Solved: The Haunting of Murder Bridge
The Night Hag: Show notes and links
The Nightmare: Henry Fuseli, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons The picture above is the one Ciaran and I discuss in the episode on the Night Hag. Henry Fuseli also painted an equally terrifying painting called the Night Hag: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/436423 Henry Fuseli was a Swiss painter who spent most of his life in Britain and he… Continue reading The Night Hag: Show notes and links
18. The Night Hag (with guest Ciaran O’Keeffe)
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-9xatj-167f8a0 The Night Hag, is an old name for sleep paralysis. A sleep condition or disorder that has led to some of the most terrifying stories and folktales from around the world. From encounters with demons, witches and ghosts, to alien abductions sleep paralysis has spawned many scary stories. Likewise many paranormal experiences have been… Continue reading 18. The Night Hag (with guest Ciaran O’Keeffe)
Weird in the Wade Nominated for Best History Podcast at the British Podcast Awards
https://youtube.com/shorts/8Ojd80-zoGE?si=yty_BelXNghcibzd BPA reel of all nominees in the History category See below for full list. I still can't quite believe it but on Thursday I found out that Weird in the Wade had been shortlisted for Best History Podcast at the British Podcast Awards along side 6 other fantastic podcasts. I wanted to share this… Continue reading Weird in the Wade Nominated for Best History Podcast at the British Podcast Awards
17. Biggleswade’s Haunted Tunnels: Show notes and photographs
As there are a lot of photos to share with you I'll be adding more to the blog during the week. So keep an eye on social media and do come back to the blog for more photos. You can find the podcast social media links here. You can listen to the episode here. A… Continue reading 17. Biggleswade’s Haunted Tunnels: Show notes and photographs
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