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

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

23 Haunted Cinema’s with Danny Robins

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-vaue2-1779ceb In this festive special episode Nat chats with Danny Robins of Uncanny, the Witch Farm, the Battersea Poltergeist and 2:22 A Ghost Story Fame. They chat about haunted cinemas, theatres and doppelgangers. But before their chat, Nat explores the creepy tales from one of Bedford's former cinemas. There's phantom monks and an old Priory… Continue reading 23 Haunted Cinema’s with Danny Robins

New Witness to the most haunted pub in Biggleswade

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-pb2cr-176f614 This stocking filler of an episode is packed full of new witnesses and updates to previous cases.  In today’s episode we’ll hear from a new witness to the haunting of the Golden Pheasant. It's a chance to set the story straight about one of the hauntings I covered in that episode. There’s new information… Continue reading New Witness to the most haunted pub in Biggleswade

22. Haunted Theatres

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-3vmvy-174b70e They say every theatre has a ghost. Nat embarks on an investigation to see if this is true. Starting with the newest theatre in Biggleswade, the Bigg Theatre. Once a town hall, then a petrol station, department store and a restaurant, it seems the Bigg Theatre building has a long history associated with performance… Continue reading 22. Haunted Theatres

21. Haunted Henlow Camp

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-vcfs7-171de32 In this episode we travel to RAF Henlow where phantom footsteps in the snow, and a poltergeist are said to be linked to a daring pioneer of parachuting in the 1920s. We'll learn about the hauntings, and this airman's dare devil antics which tragically led to his untimely death.  Nat Doig also shares some… Continue reading 21. Haunted Henlow Camp

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