Join us for a final journey through the heart of Salisbury, where history and legend are often one and the same. From the windswept ramparts of Old Sarum to the hallowed halls of its magnificent cathedral, we peel back the layers of this ancient city to reveal its strange and haunting past. We delve into a macabre pub legend, explore the mysterious death of an Earl, and confront a chilling, unsolved Edwardian murder mystery. And for our weird news segment, we go beyond Wiltshire to discuss a California bill to make Bigfoot a state cryptid and an ancient prophecy that may foretell the end of the world.
In this episode, we cover:
- The incredible history of Old Sarum, from a prehistoric fortress to a Norman castle, and the legendary arrow that supposedly determined the site of the new cathedral.
- The notorious legend of the "Hand in the Wall" at the Haunter Venison pub, a macabre tale of a cheating gambler and a mummified discovery.
- The fascinating and bloody history of Salisbury Cathedral, including its unusual construction, the world’s oldest working clock, and its copy of the Magna Carta.
- The mysterious death of William Longsby and the bizarre legend of the mummified rat found inside his tomb, which lent weight to rumors of arsenic poisoning.
- A cryptid story close to home, the Salisbury-based Catgarookey.
- The unsettling, unsolved murder of Teddy Haskell, an 11-year-old boy in 1908. We detail the gruesome discovery, the police investigation led by Chief Inspector Walter Dew, and the dramatic, two-part trial of his mother, Flora Haskell.
- Wyrd News: We discuss a California bill to make Bigfoot the official state cryptid and hear from a Bigfoot Museum volunteer. We also talk about a 900-year-old prophecy by Saint Malachy that names the last pope before a final tribulation and the destruction of Rome.
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Written and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy Stevens
Edited by Craig Brooks
Intro music by Leonell Cassio - The Paranormal Is Real (ft. Carrie)
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