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• Borley Rectory: England's Most Haunted House - The Truth Behind the Legend 02.07.2026 1год 17хв

  Borley Rectory has been called England's most haunted house for nearly a century.Stories of a ghostly nun, phantom footsteps, mysterious messages appearing on walls, ringing bells, poltergeist activity and unexplained apparitions transformed a quiet Essex rectory into the most famous paranormal case in British history.But how much of the story was real?In this extended episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the complete history of Borley Rectory, from its construction in the 1860s and the experiences reported by the Bull family, through the investigations of renowned paranormal researcher Harry Price, to the later controversies that challenged many of the claims.Drawing on contemporary accounts, witness statements, newspaper reports, psychical research records and modern historical investigations, this episode examines both the haunting and the investigation itself.Was Borley Rectory genuinely haunted?Or did England's greatest ghost story grow through folklore, media attention and decades of retelling?This episode was a challenge to record. I've been suffering badly with hayfever while putting it together, so please forgive any rough edges that might have slipped through. While recording, something unusual also happened. After stopping for a short break, I returned and continued recording several sections before discovering that my microphone had somehow been switched off and disconnected. I was the only person in the room.Even stranger, while recording one section of the episode, a faint giggling sound was captured on the microphone. I've left the recording in the episode exactly as it was captured so you can decide for yourself what you're hearing.Join me beside the fireside as we uncover one of the most debated mysteries in paranormal history.Original music by Clem Dallaway featured in this episode:Ghost Taleshttps://open.spotify.com/track/1MpkLPbmKqjHtQcUotH70A?si=m6zHAbKPRVinqLkqZr194AAmong The Graveshttps://open.spotify.com/album/0MsJ7Mjhx1sRXpax74rWpy?si=_7nsX8SxRJ6DqZvz0VyyQAThe Dark Onehttps://open.spotify.com/album/0MsJ7Mjhx1sRXpax74rWpy?si=_7nsX8SxRJ6DqZvz0VyyQAAdditional atmospheric music from the album:https://open.spotify.com/album/0MsJ7Mjhx1sRXpax74rWpy?si=_7nsX8SxRJ6DqZvz0VyyQASupport the podcast and get access to MP3s:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttalesWebsite:https://www.ghosttales.co.uk#BorleyRectory #GhostStories #TrueGhostStories #EnglandsMostHauntedHouse #HarryPrice #Paranormal #HauntedBritain #GhostTalesByTheFireside #HauntedPlaces #Essex #Folklore #BritishHistory #Supernatural #GhostPodcast #HauntedEngland #PsychicalResearch #HistoryPodcast #ParanormalHistory #MysteryPodcast #EVP #ClemDallaway #DarkFolklore #HauntedHistory
• The Goodwin Sands & The Ghost Ship Lady Lovibond - Kent's Greatest Maritime Mystery 29.06.2026 17хв

  Just off the coast of Deal in Kent lies one of the most dangerous stretches of water in Britain. The Goodwin Sands have claimed thousands of ships over the centuries, creating a vast maritime graveyard beneath the English Channel.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the history of the Goodwin Sands, from devastating shipwrecks and the Great Storm of 1703 to the enduring legend of the Lady Lovibond, Britain's most famous ghost ship. According to folklore, the doomed vessel returns every fifty years to repeat its final voyage across the sands, though historians have never found evidence proving the ship ever existed.Was the Lady Lovibond a real ship lost to the sea, or a legend that grew from centuries of tragedy on the Goodwin Sands? Join me as we separate history from folklore and uncover one of Britain's greatest maritime mysteries.Websitehttps://www.ghosttales.co.ukSupport the Podcast, Download MP3shttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttalesMusic Featured in this EpisodeThe Dark Onehttps://open.spotify.com/track/7FKo2HjnpUDSVWoYi19sNgAmong The Graveshttps://open.spotify.com/track/58IwqgxMwiwedfWHF8wtylAbout Ghost Tales by the FiresideGhost Tales by the Fireside explores the haunted history, folklore, mysteries and legends of Britain. Each episode combines historical research with traditional ghost stories, local legends and unexplained events from across England, Scotland and Wales.
• Bagdale Hall & the Ghosts of Whitby - Haunted Whitby Abbey, Dracula & True Ghost Stories 25.06.2026 35хв

  Whitby is one of Britain's most atmospheric towns, where history, archaeology, folklore and reported paranormal experiences meet on the Yorkshire coast.Discover the haunted history of Bagdale Hall, one of Whitby's oldest Tudor buildings. Explore the legend of Browne Bushell, mysterious footsteps, children's voices, Whitby Abbey, St Mary's Churchyard, the 199 Steps, the story of Saint Hilda, the abbey bells legend, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Whitby's maritime ghost stories and the world-famous Whitby Goth Weekend.More episodes, books and ghost stories:https://www.ghosttales.co.ukOriginal music featured in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4q4UZstxVT6XbsOkBkfP6f?si=yMS8LG1WQm2JM5eyHl227wSupport Ghost Tales by the Fireside: https://buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales
• Knocking Knoll - The Ancient Burial Mound with Three Knocks | Bedfordshire Ghost Stories & Folklore 22.06.2026 12хв

  High above the Bedfordshire countryside stands an ancient burial mound known as Knocking Knoll. For centuries, local people claimed to hear three loud knocks coming from beneath the earth, giving rise to one of southern England's most enduring folklore legends.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the prehistoric origins of Knocking Knoll, its nineteenth-century excavation, the reports collected by Victorian folklorists, and the legends of the old man trapped beneath the hill and the buried warrior guarding hidden treasure. Separating archaeology from folklore, we uncover the history behind one of Britain's most intriguing ancient monuments.Listen to my music inspired by ghosts and folklore: The Dark One – https://open.spotify.com/artist/5TUz7J0M8j0b4JwM6bN8mF Among The Graves – https://open.spotify.com/artist/5TUz7J0M8j0b4JwM6bN8mFSupport the podcast and download MP3s:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttalesWebsite: https://www.ghosttales.co.uk
• Highgate Cemetery: Ghosts, Graves and the Vampire 18.06.2026 18хв

  Highgate Cemetery is one of the most famous cemeteries in Britain. Hidden among the trees and Victorian monuments of North London are stories of ghostly apparitions, mysterious figures, unexplained sightings and the infamous Highgate Vampire.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the remarkable history of Highgate Cemetery, from its origins as one of London's Magnificent Seven cemeteries to its decline during the twentieth century. Along the way, we examine reports of the woman in white, the ghostly cyclist, the top-hatted figure, and the extraordinary vampire panic that captured national headlines during the 1970s.Was Highgate truly haunted, or did a neglected Victorian cemetery become the perfect setting for modern folklore?Join us as we separate documented history from legend and explore one of Britain's most enduring paranormal mysteries.Original atmospheric music throughout this episode is composed and performed by Clem Dallaway.Listen to the music from Ghost Tales by the Fireside:The Dark One:https://open.spotify.com/track/0uM9t6zF4Lh5lQ7zL6l4MqAmong The Graves:https://open.spotify.com/track/2eG9YHn6F9uX1eV3m8hQ5XSupport the podcast:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttalesWebsite:https://www.ghosttales.co.ukFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/ghosttalespodcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ghosttalespodcast#HighgateCemetery #HighgateVampire #GhostStories #HauntedLondon #Paranormal #DarkHistory #BritishFolklore #LondonHistory #GhostTalesByTheFireside #TrueGhostStories #HauntedBritain #CemeteryGhosts #VictorianLondon
• Devil's Bridge, Wales - The Legend of the Devil's Bargain and the Black Dog of Pontarfynach 15.06.2026 10хв

  Deep in the hills near Aberystwyth lies one of the most remarkable landmarks in Wales.At Devil's Bridge, three bridges stand one above another above a dramatic gorge carved by the River Mynach. For centuries, travellers have crossed this narrow chasm, while below them waterfalls crash through the rocks and mist drifts through the woodland.But history tells only part of the story.According to local folklore, the oldest bridge was built by the Devil himself after striking a bargain with an old woman whose cow had become stranded across the gorge. The tale of the Devil, the dog and the bridge has become one of Wales' most enduring legends.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the history of Devil's Bridge, its medieval origins, the dramatic landscape that inspired its folklore, and the stories of the mysterious black dog said to haunt the surrounding woodland.Are these simply legends born from a dangerous landscape, or something more?Website: www.ghosttales.co.ukSupport the podcast and get access to MP3s: www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttalesListen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.#DevilsBridge #Wales #WelshFolklore #DarkFolklore #GhostStories #BritishFolklore #ParanormalPodcast #HistoryPodcast
• Tamworth Castle - Ghost Stories & Dark Folklore 11.06.2026 16хв

  Tamworth Castle rises above the town as one of Staffordshire's most recognisable landmarks, but its story begins long before the Norman Conquest.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the ancient mound beneath the castle, the Saxon kingdom of Mercia, and the role of Æthelflæd, daughter of Alfred the Great, in defending one of England's most important early settlements. Archaeological discoveries have revealed enormous defensive ditches surrounding the site, providing evidence of Tamworth's significance more than a thousand years ago.Alongside the history, we examine the castle's enduring ghost stories, including the legend of the Black Lady, the mysterious Ghost Room, reports of phantom footsteps, unexplained sounds in empty chambers, and the folklore that has become woven into the fabric of the building.Rather than separating history from haunting, Tamworth Castle offers a rare opportunity to explore how the two have become intertwined across centuries of memory, legend, and lived experience.A journey into one of England's oldest centres of power, where archaeology, folklore, and ghost stories meet.Visit: www.ghosttales.co.ukSupport the podcast:www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttalesMusic Featured in Ghost Tales by the FiresideThe Dark One – Clem Dallawayhttps://open.spotify.com/track/58IwqgxMwiwedfWHF8wtyl?si=Bwv7d1RcQJKLDegEp2gl-gAmong The Graves – Clem Dallawayhttps://open.spotify.com/track/4hvMSzbWhO5U7cB1SONmAU?si=8gbSnYFTQXyD_cUnGYmUew#GhostStories #TamworthCastle #HauntedHistory #ParanormalPodcast #EnglishHistory
• The Mermaid of Zennor - Dark Folklore from Cornwall 08.06.2026 7хв

  Deep in the remote Cornish village of Zennor stands St Senara’s Church, home to one of Britain’s most famous pieces of folklore — the medieval Mermaid Chair.For centuries, local legend has claimed a mysterious woman became entranced by the singing of a young church chorister before leading him beneath the sea at nearby Pendour Cove, still known today as Mermaid’s Cove.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the real history of the church, the origins of the famous carving, and the folklore that still surrounds Cornwall’s Atlantic coastline.Music by Clem Dallaway — “Among the Graves”https://open.spotify.com/track/4hvMSzbWhO5U7cB1SONmAU?si=JRQtSjudRzaD0cLJjyYKTwWebsite:www.ghosttales.co.ukSupport the podcast / MP3s & PDF books:www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales#DarkFolklore #Cornwall #GhostStories #BritishFolklore #Paranormal #GhostTalesByTheFireside
• The Haunting of Longdendale - Phantom Plane Crashes and the Devil’s Bonfires 04.06.2026 16хв

  High above Glossop, the Longdendale valley cuts through the Peak District beneath dark reservoirs, Roman roads, and some of the bleakest moorland in England.For generations, locals have reported strange lights moving across the hills after dark. They called them the Devil’s Bonfires.Then in 1997, emergency crews searched the moors for a crashed aircraft that apparently never existed.In this episode, we explore the real history, archaeology, aviation disasters, folklore, and unexplained stories surrounding one of Britain’s most atmospheric valleys.Including:The Longdendale LightsThe Phantom Plane CrashBleaklow aircraft wrecksRoman roads across the PenninesThe Victorian Wild Man legendPeak District folklore and ghost storieswww.ghosttales.co.ukSupport the podcast and get MP3s & PDF books:www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales
• The Ghostly Boots of Besford - Haunted Worcestershire Folklore 01.06.2026 10хв

  Deep in the Worcestershire countryside lies a place once known as Dog Kennel Place, where local folklore tells of a kennelman killed by his own hounds in the darkness of the eighteenth century. Long afterwards, people claimed to hear ghostly boots crossing the fields at night, their spurs faintly jingling in the mist.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the history of Besford, the legends surrounding Church Farm, the discovery of strange human remains in 1930, and the darker side of English rural folklore.True ghost stories, haunted history, folklore, phantom footsteps, and forgotten places from the heart of old England.Support the podcast and get access to MP3s and PDF books at:ghosttales.co.ukghost stories, haunted Worcestershire, Besford ghost story, English folklore, phantom footsteps, ghostly boots, haunted countryside, British ghost stories, paranormal podcast, haunted England, folklore podcast, dark folklore, supernatural legends, Church Farm Besford, Ghost Tales by the Fireside
• Berkeley Castle: The Death of Edward II - History, Hauntings & Medieval Folklore 28.05.2026 15хв

  Berkeley Castle has stood above the Severn Vale for nearly a thousand years. Behind its Norman walls lie stories of imprisonment, political betrayal, medieval superstition, and the mysterious death of King Edward II in 1327.In this episode, we explore the real history of the castle, the archaeology hidden within its stonework, the folklore that gathered around Edward’s final days, and the quieter ghost stories still connected to the old upper chambers and corridors today.This is not the legend people usually tell. It is the place beneath the legend.Ghost Tales by the Firesidewww.ghosttales.co.ukSupport the podcast and get MP3s & PDF books:www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttalesBerkeley Castle, Edward II, haunted castles, ghost stories, medieval England, English folklore, paranormal podcast, haunted history, Gloucestershire history, British ghost stories, Norman castles, dark history, historical mysteries, Ghost Tales by the Fireside
• The Lantern Men of the Fens - Dark Folklore 25.05.2026 6хв

  Long before the English fens were drained, travellers crossing the marshes after dark spoke of strange glowing lights drifting through the fog.Known in parts of East Anglia as the Lantern Men, these mysterious lights became part of one of Britain’s oldest and most unsettling pieces of folklore. Some believed they were spirits leading people away from safe paths and deeper into the wetlands. Others blamed marsh gas, reflections, and the dangerous landscape itself.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the history of the fenlands, the folklore surrounding the Lantern Men, and the real dangers hidden within the old marshes of eastern England.Listen now:www.ghosttales.co.ukSupport the podcast and get MP3s and PDF books:www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales#GhostStories #DarkFolklore #LanternMen #EnglishFolklore #Paranormal #EastAnglia #WillOTheWisp #GhostTalesByTheFireside #HauntedBritain #Folklore
• The Ghosts of Washford Mill 21.05.2026 18хв

  For centuries, Washford Mill stood beside flowing water, turning machinery, and the endless noise of industry. Built on a site connected to milling since the Domesday era, the old mill later became part of Redditch’s industrial history, shaping the lives of generations who worked beside the waterwheel.But alongside that history, another reputation slowly emerged.Visitors and staff have reported seeing the figure of a woman near the ancient waterwheel, an elderly man standing silently between the bars, and the unsettling feeling that the building is never truly empty once the doors close for the night.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the documented history, local folklore, and reported paranormal experiences connected to one of Redditch’s most atmospheric historic buildings.Website:www.ghosttales.co.ukSupport the podcast & get MP3s/PDF books:www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales
• Dark Folklore: The Haunted Grave of Robin Hood 18.05.2026 13хв

  Hidden deep within woodland near the ruins of Kirklees Priory stands a weathered monument long believed to mark the grave of Robin Hood.But historians remain uncertain whether the grave is genuine at all.Despite this, the stories surrounding the site have only grown darker over the centuries. Visitors have reported figures among the trees, strange voices in the woodland, and an atmosphere many describe as deeply unsettling.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the history, archaeology, folklore and hauntings connected to one of England’s most mysterious legendary sites.Listen now:www.ghosttales.co.ukSupport the podcast and get MP3s and PDF books:www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales
• Goodrich Castle - The Lovers of the Wye 14.05.2026 21хв

  Goodrich Castle rises above the River Wye in Herefordshire, watching over an ancient crossing point between England and Wales. Built shortly after the Norman Conquest and transformed into one of the finest medieval fortresses in the country, the castle eventually became the scene of one of the fiercest sieges of the English Civil War.But alongside its documented history, Goodrich has also gathered centuries of folklore.Local legend tells of Alice Birch and Charles Clifford, two lovers said to have drowned while fleeing the castle during the 1646 siege. Their ghostly figures are still said to appear beside the river during storms. Other stories speak of an Irish chieftain haunting the ancient Norman keep known as Macbeth Tower.In this episode, we explore the real history of Goodrich Castle alongside the folklore, hauntings, and reported experiences connected to the ruins today.Website: ghosttales.co.ukSupport the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales#GoodrichCastle #GhostTalesByTheFireside #HauntedCastle #RiverWye #EnglishCivilWar #DarkHistory #ParanormalUK #GhostStories #HauntedBritain #Folklore #CastleRuins #BritishHistory #Herefordshire #MedievalHistory #GhostPodcast
• The Silent Pool, Surrey - The Drowned Girl Beneath the Water 11.05.2026 4хв

  Welcome to Dark Folklore — a new short episode series from Ghost Tales by the Fireside exploring eerie legends, ghost stories, forgotten traditions, and the darker side of British folklore.Hidden beneath the Surrey Hills lies a place known as the Silent Pool.For centuries, stories have surrounded its still black waters. According to legend, a young woman drowned there while trying to escape a mysterious stranger emerging from the woods. Since then, visitors have reported strange sightings, unexplained ripples, and an unsettling silence hanging over the pool itself.But how much of the legend is true… and how much has grown from centuries of storytelling?In this episode of Dark Folklore, we explore the history, folklore, and haunting atmosphere surrounding one of England’s most mysterious pools.Written and narrated by Clem DallawayOfficial Websitewww.ghosttales.co.ukSupport Ghost Tales by the Firesidewww.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales#DarkFolklore #SilentPool #GhostStories #BritishFolklore #Paranormal #GhostTalesByTheFireside #HauntedUK
• The Haunting of Steelhouse Lane Lock-Up - Birmingham Ghost Stories 07.05.2026 18хв

  Steelhouse Lane in Birmingham has spent centuries holding people behind locked doors. From the eighteenth-century workhouse and infirmary to the Victorian lock-up and underground prison tunnel, this episode explores the history and hauntings connected to one of the city’s darkest locations.Including the story of Tommy Tank, links to the Peaky Blinders era, Fred West’s time in custody at the station, and the chilling reports from the cellar beneath Hawkins Wine Bar, this is a deep-dive into one of Birmingham’s most unsettling sites.Visit: www.ghosttales.co.ukSupport the podcast: www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales#ghoststories #birmingham #haunted #paranormal #ghosttalesbythefireside #ukhauntings #steelhouselane #trueghoststories #peakyblinders #fredwest
• Sinai Park House: The Moated House of Healing, History & Hauntings 30.04.2026 11хв

  Sinai Park House, just outside Burton-on-Trent, is a medieval moated building with a long and complex history. This episode explores its connection to Burton Abbey, its possible use as a place of healing, and the real experiences reported within the building.For more episodes and support options, visit:https://www.ghosttales.co.ukSupport the podcast:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales#GhostStoriesUK #HauntedUK #Paranormal #GhostTales #SinaiParkHouse
• Smallwood — The Ground Beneath 23.04.2026 10хв

  Smallwood is not an ancient place.But something lingers there.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, Clem Dallaway explores the history and hauntings of Smallwood, Redditch—built on former Ipsley land during the rise of the needle industry.From the Victorian Almshouses on Mount Street to chilling modern encounters, this episode uncovers real eyewitness accounts of unexplained activity, including:Voices and figures inside the AlmshousesThe terrifying Glover Street incidentStrange footsteps, shadows, and unexplained phenomena across the areaTold in a calm, immersive audiobook style—perfect for late-night listening or sleep.Support the PodcastMP3s and PDF books are £1.50 each or free for members:https://buymeacoffee.com/ghosttalesThank you for supporting independent paranormal storytelling.ghost stories, Redditch, Smallwood, haunted UK, paranormal podcast, British ghost stories, true ghost stories, haunted houses UK, Ipsley history, supernatural UK
• Burton Agnes Hall — A House That Remembers - Ghost Stories & History 16.04.2026 13хв

  Step inside Burton Agnes Hall — a place where history and legend quietly intertwine.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the true history of this remarkable Elizabethan house, from its Norman origins to the present day. But beyond the architecture and lineage lies a story that has been passed down for generations…A young woman.A final wish.And a presence said to remain within the walls.Separating fact from folklore, we uncover the story of Anne Griffith — and the legend that has never quite faded.This is not just a ghost story…but a house that remembers.If you’d like to support Ghost Tales by the Fireside, you can visit:ghosttales.co.ukbuymeacoffee.com/ghosttalesYou’ll find MP3 episodes and PDF books, available for £1.50 each, or completely free if you’re a member.Every bit of support helps keep the podcast going — from research and writing to recording and production — and allows me to continue bringing these stories to life.No pressure at all — just listening is already a huge support.And a massive thank you to everyone who already supports the podcast, or has done so in the past — it really does mean a lot.