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Macabre LondonAfter Boudicca Burns London & The Romans Leave. The Mysteries of the London Stone ft Dr Francis Young Boudicca Burned London to the ground and did it so well that she left behind an archaeological layer of ash which still exists.But what happened next? London came back bigger and bettter but it couldn't be kept safe forever. New invaders were coming and the Romans had been called home so who was left to fight...well, no one! Finding the city abandoned, the Anglo Saxon's were dismayed and creeped out! Who would leave such a perfect place to rot? Join me today as we find out what...
2026-03-0431 minMacabre LondonBoudicca Burns London - The Summoning of Goddess Andraste ft Dr Francis YoungDid you know London was burned to the ground before it was even finished being built? Join me today for tales of Boudicca and her army gathered from the Iceni tribe.Boudicca was bullied and beaten by the invading Romans but she didn't back down. She got mad, got even and then took the advice of her gods to wreak fiery havoc on not one, not two, but three new Roman cities which she torched and burned to the ground. We hear from Dr Francis Young who explains about the Goddess Andraste and just...
2026-02-2435 minMacabre LondonThe Secrets of Human Sacrifice in London - Belief & The Occult in London - EP 1Were the Celts a bloodthirsty, insatiable crowd of savages?...On the first episode of "Belief & The Occult in the Capital City", we take a look into just how London came to be. Was it a land of crazed celts who were hell bent on human sacrifice? Well if you listened to the Romans, they'd have you believe so!However, the truth was far more tame...was there bloodshed? Yes, but was it as bad as the slanderous Roman's made it out to be? Absolutely not.The first stops in this...
2026-02-1730 minMacabre LondonHow Magic Made London - From the Bronze Age to now - Introducing my new series about the OCCULT!If 2025 was the year of criminals for Macabre London then 2026 is the year of Magic!I'm so excited to be sharing my new series with you in this introduction episode. I'll be letting you in on my plans for this series, how I'll be exploring things and just what I'll be covering.I'll be taking things all the way back to the very beginnings of belief in London before it was even called London.Starting with an introduction to the occult and exactly what that means plus what you can expect in...
2026-02-1006 minMacabre LondonThe Murders That Forced Forensics to Evolve: Inside London’s Darkest CasesForensic science is now one of the most powerful tools in crime investigation — but its journey began in the shadows of London’s darkest cases. In this episode of Macabre London, we trace the evolution of forensics through the crimes that pushed science to its limits.We begin with the first-ever conviction using a fingerprint, a moment that changed policing forever. From there, we step into the disturbing case of Patrick Mahon, whose brutality forced investigators to invent new forensic techniques simply to piece his crime together.We move forward into the mid-20th c...
2025-12-0234 minMacabre LondonWomen of the Watch: How London’s First Female Police Officers Fought Their Way Into the ForceIn this next chapter of our Crime & Punishment in the Capital City series, we explore a story often overlooked in the darker corners of London’s past: the long and brutal fight for women to earn their place in the Metropolitan Police.From early moral guardians to undercover operatives, and eventually, fully empowered officers, the women who patrolled London’s streets faced resistance at every turn. Their uniforms were criticised, their authority questioned, and more than once their very existence within the force was nearly erased. But they fought back—quietly, strategically, and with unwavering resolve.In thi...
2025-11-1835 minMacabre LondonThe Haunted History of the Grenadier Pub – London’s Ghost SoldierHidden down a quiet Belgravia mews, The Grenadier looks like any charming old London pub — but inside, something sinister still stirs. Said to be haunted by the ghost of a young soldier beaten to death over a game of cards, this centuries-old tavern holds stories soaked in sorrow, superstition, and spirits of all kinds.Join me as we slip through the misty backstreets of 19th-century London to uncover the legend of the Grenadier’s ghost — a tale where loyalty, betrayal, and a lost debt still echo through the rafters. From flickering lights to phantom footsteps, is this one of...
2025-11-0418 minMacabre LondonThe Creepiest Street in London | The Horrors of Lower Robert StreetBeneath the Strand lies a street lost to time — Lower Robert Street. Once a bustling Georgian neighbourhood, it now hides in darkness beneath London’s surface, sealed off and forgotten. But inside its crumbling tunnels and bricked-up entrances, something remains…In this episode, we uncover the haunted history of Lower Robert Street — from ghostly apparitions and phantom carriages to the eerie echoes of the people who once called it home. Could this be London’s most mysterious street?Please check out our sponsor - London Nootropics at www.londonnootropics.com and use the discount code MACAB...
2025-10-3121 minMacabre LondonJack the Ripper’s Final Victim & the Secret Telegram That Transformed LondonIn this episode of Macabre London, we step into the foggy streets of Whitechapel in 1888 to uncover the brutal murder of Mary Jane Kelly – the last known victim of Jack the Ripper. We’ll follow the police investigation as it reached its breaking point, examine the key suspects who haunted the inquiry, and reveal how a shocking telegram from Queen Victoria forced the government to finally take notice of London’s slums.Was this the moment the Ripper was closest to being caught? And how did Mary Jane Kelly’s death end up changing life in the East End...
2025-09-2343 minMacabre LondonAnnie Chapman & The Double Event: Jack the Ripper’s Next VictimsIn September 1888, Jack the Ripper escalated his crimes. Annie Chapman was found murdered in Hanbury Street, followed just weeks later by the Double Event — the back-to-back killings of Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes in a single night.In this episode of Macabre London, we follow the police investigations into these gruesome murders, uncovering the challenges they faced, the evidence they uncovered, and the infamous Goulston Street Graffito that baffled investigators. Could the Ripper have been identified sooner, or was Victorian policing simply outmatched by his brutality?🔔 Subscribe for more chilling tales from London’s dark past...
2025-08-2737 minMacabre LondonEating 1000 Oysters Without Paying! Edward Dando - The Dine & Dash King of LondonEdward Dando wasn’t your average thief—he was a man possessed by an unrelenting hunger for oysters… and a complete disregard for paying the bill.In this episode of Macabre Mini Mysteries from Macabre London, we explore the life and crimes of Edward Dando: the Regency glutton who scandalised polite society by stealing and devouring shocking amounts of shellfish.Discover why oysters were once cheaper than chips, how Dando became a curious celebrity in London’s courts, and the sad truth behind his unstoppable appetite.For lovers of strange true crime, forgotten history, an...
2025-07-1530 minMacabre LondonLondon’s First Policemen Were Drunk, Violent… and Hated | Crime & Punishment in the Capital CityBefore the crisp uniforms and community smiles, London’s very first police officers were anything but respectable. In this episode of Macabre London, we uncover the outrageous early days of the Met — when public trust was low, tempers were high, and a night on the beat often ended in a fight outside the pub.From riotous mobs to internal corruption, discover how Britain’s most iconic police force was built by brawlers, not by-the-book officers.We look into the horrifying bloody code years, the 200 offences you could be hanged for and the tireless work of Eliz...
2025-07-0128 minMacabre LondonLondon's First Police Force Was a Gang?! | The Dark History of the Bow Street RunnersBefore Scotland Yard... before the Met Police... there was chaos.In this episode of Macabre London, we uncover the wild, booze-soaked origins of Britain's very first police force – the Bow Street Runners. But these weren’t your average crimefighters. Oh no. These were drunken, brawling, and occasionally criminal men who blurred the lines between justice and disorder.Led by an eccentric magistrate and paid with public funds (and sometimes beer), this ragtag group laid the foundations for modern policing... but not without raising a few eyebrows and knocking out a few teeth along the way.🔪 We...
2025-06-0330 minMacabre LondonWhy You Could Legally Kill Criminals in Old London! Crime & Punishment in LondonBefore London had the Met, it had chaos.In this episode of Macabre London, we uncover the strange and often deadly story of how policing began in the city—from the drunken "Charlies" who fell asleep on the job, to the terrifyingly informal Hue and Cry system that let ordinary citizens legally execute criminals on sight. And let's not forget Jonathan Wild: the man who invented organised crime while pretending to be its biggest enemy.Join me as we dig into the murky underworld of Georgian crime, shady law enforcement, the wilderness years of...
2025-04-2228 minMacabre LondonJonathan Wild: London’s First Crime Boss & the Origins of the Police ForceBefore Scotland Yard, before the modern police force, one man ruled London’s underworld—Jonathan Wild, the so-called "Thief-Taker General." But was he a crime fighter or the city’s first true crime lord? In this episode, we uncover how Wild manipulated both criminals and the law, shaping the way crime was controlled in 18th-century London.Discover the shocking history behind Wild’s double life, his role in the early justice system, and how his downfall influenced the creation of the modern police force. If you’ve ever wondered how did the police force begin? or what was c...
2025-02-1042 minMacabre LondonThe War of the Worlds Audiobook | Part 1 - Read by Macabre LondonStep into a new adventure with Macabre London! I’m thrilled to announce a special series where I’ll be narrating some of my all-time favorite books, starting with H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds. This iconic sci-fi masterpiece has been a personal favorite for years, and now I’m bringing it to you in audiobook form!To celebrate, I’m releasing Part 1 for free on the main podcast feed (there are ads on this one but all future episodes on Patreon are AD FREE!). If you love it as much as I do, you won’t wan...
2025-01-2748 minMacabre LondonLondon's Runaway Horses & Strange Eclipse Stories | Weird News Round-Up - April 2024Welcome back, fiends! Dive into the strangest stories of 2024 in this *Weird News Round-Up: April Edition.* From cosmic chaos during the historic solar eclipse to runaway cavalry horses galloping through London, these tales are nothing short of bizarre. 🌌🐴*What’s in this episode?*- *Eclipse Madness:* A once-in-a-lifetime solar event dazzles astronomers, confuses animals, and even disrupts the internet!- *Galloping Mayhem:* London commuters were caught off guard as two army horses went rogue, causing chaos and subsequently, controversy.Join me as I explore these weird, wild, and if you enjo...
2024-12-0419 minMacabre LondonThe Shocking Rayleigh Bath Chair Murder: WWII’s Most Bizarre Crime StoryThe Shocking Rayleigh Bath Chair Murder: WWII’s Most Bizarre Crime Story | Macabre London PodcastStep back into the dark streets of wartime England with Macabre London, where we uncover the chilling tale of The Rayleigh Bath Chair Murder. In 1943, a seemingly routine walk turned deadly when Archibald Brown, a 47-year-old man reliant on his bath chair, was killed by a hidden explosive device. Who would go to such lengths to murder a disabled man during one of the UK’s most turbulent times? Was it an act of revenge, desperation, or something far more sinister?
2024-11-1425 minMacabre LondonHow An American Werewolf in London Changed Horror Forever: Behind-the-Scenes, Secrets, and Legacy!In this episode of Macabre London, Nikki Druce dives into the backstreets of London’s horror film history, focusing on the 1981 classic An American Werewolf in London. Known for its groundbreaking special effects and darkly comedic twists, John Landis’s cult hit left an indelible mark on both London’s movie scene and horror cinema. Join Nikki as she explores the origins of the film, its mix of American and British influences, and the ways it pushed horror forward with practical effects and unique narrative style. Plus, find out why An American Werewolf in London holds a special pl...
2024-10-3123 minMacabre LondonWhere will the Royal Family Hide Out During the Zombie Apocalypse? Macabre London Mythbusters 2An electrified statue, a royal nuclear bunker hidden in plain sight and a lion washing ceremony? It must be time to once more delve into a few tall tales from the city that are often presented as fact. Today on Macabre London, we uncover a few more supposed myths about the city and see if we can bust them. -------------------------TODAY'S SPONSOR:If you want to give magic mind a try, head to magicmind.com/macabrelt and use my code MACABRELT20 for up to 48% off yo...
2024-10-1426 minMacabre LondonWhy Was Body Snatching so Rife in London? The Business of Body Snatching | The London BurkersWhen two men appeared at a hospital after dark with a bag over their shoulder, they rang the doorbell of the dissecting room and a porter answered. When the porter told them he wasn’t interested in buying a body, the men asked if they could store the corpse there overnight to lessen the chances of them being found wandering around the streets with a dead body. When the porter agreed and the men left the bag on the table and scuttled off back into the night, a foot flopped out of it. Thin...
2024-09-3034 minMacabre LondonThe Man Who Tattooed The Royal Family! The first Tattoo Shop In London - Sutherland MacdonaldLondon has always been a progressive and forward thinking city. As any vibrant and changeable capital in the world will attest to, the city is only ever as interesting as its residents, and the different life experiences people bring to where they live, shaping and moulding the place into something great.Moving with the times, London has always been at the forefront of new trends and in 1888, one man made the residents of the city far more colourful, quite literally, by opening the first ever tattoo studio, one which would go on to...
2024-08-2224 min
Get The PictureEp #00 - Trailer | 'Get The Picture' - Film, TV & Photography Industry PodcastHow do you break into the creative industry and how does your personal experiences shape your career?
Welcome to the podcast that invites some of the best creatives to share their personal journey into the arts and pro-active tips others can adopt to Get The Picture!
In this original London Podcast Studios series, filmmaker Kiosa Sukami speaks with Actors, Producers, Cinematographers, Designers and more, to bring you an insight of what its like behind and in front of the scenes for a creative.
2024-06-1200 minMacabre LondonNo One Wants to Live Here! London's Destroyed Borough That's Sat Derelict for Over a CenturyAt 6:52 on the 19th of January 1917, an event would occur which would change an area of London for decades after, irreparably damaging it. A munitions factory in the heart of the bustling industrial area of Silvertown had hastily replaced the production line of a former caustic soda factory and was now in the hands of people who didn’t know what they were doing with such a dangerous material. With world war one dragging on and driving the country into an ammunition shortage, England created several huge munitions factories to deal with the cr...
2024-05-2731 min
Ladies Who LondonEp 172 - Operation Umbrella - Over, under, throughWe don't half love an Operation here at the Ladies Who London podcast! This, however, is no military operation, although it is no less audacious or finnickity. How do you build huge infrastructure when the place you need to build is one of the busiest spots in London? Well, that is the question. Operation Umbrella was the answer to this exact question. While needing to use the space but also redevelop the space, an ingenious plan took over Oxford Circus, which would require planning engineering before the real engineering took place. And yes, it was very painstaking. Come and...
2024-05-151h 06Ladies Who LondonEp 160 - How to buy London BridgeLondoners will tell you that London Bridge was once sold to a man who thought he was buying Tower Bridge. That man was Robert Paxton McCulloch, who in 1964 bought London Bridge and had it shipped to Arizona. But did he really think he was buying Tower Bridge, or is that just a fantastical myth spun for a bit of a laugh? This week we delve into the story of how one of London's most famous landmarks ended up across the sea in the United States, what record it set when it went there, and why - WHY - was...
2024-02-211h 02Ladies Who LondonEp 154 - A London Engagement - redundant red phone boxes and cheeky cherubsLondon calling! Have you even visited London if you haven't stood in a queue to have your photo taken in a classic red heritage phone box? This week we chat all things phones - from the first phone call made, to where you can find little cherubs on the phone on some London buildings! Why are phone boxes red? What exactly IS a K2? And how can you spot them and tell them apart from other types? We answer all your London-based phone questions on this week's episode. Enjoy!Get in touch! - ladieswholondon@gmail.com
2024-01-101h 03Macabre LondonWhy your favourite Scream Queen is London | A Horror History of LondonLondon has been the main character in many of your favourite horror movies but why does the capital make for such a good unpaid actor and why do directors love using the location to star in their films?Today on Macabre London, we uncover the The History Of Horror Movies in London(Featuring London After Midnight, Death Line, Creep, 28 Days Later, Shaun Of The Dead & Hammer Horror)Thank you to todays sponsor Magic Mind Check them out at https://www.magicmind.com/macabrelondon and use the code MACABRELONDON at checkout...
2023-11-0639 minMacabre LondonThe Tragic Tale of The Leysdown Tragedy: The Lost Boys of LondonOn a calm afternoon, a group of boy scouts embarked on what was meant to be a lovely trip to their summer camp from London to the Isle of Sheppey but when they were within sight of the shore tragedy struck. Today on Macabre London, we uncover the The Tragic Tale of The Leysdown Tragedy: The Lost Boys of LondonThank you to todays sponsor Alterknit Universe! Check them out at https://alterknituniverse.co.uk and use the code MACABRE20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.------------------------Podcast...
2023-10-1633 min
The MainstreamSPECIAL EDITION Live from The London Podcast Festival 2023 - Joelah Noble & London HughesJoin Remel London for a special edition of The Mainstream podcast with special guests TV, Radio Presenter and host Joelah Noble and International comedian, actress, presenter and author London Hughes, live from The London Podcast Festival at The Kings Place in London.
This was not your average recording of The Mainstream podcast, as Remel London introduced kicked off the event in style with a thought provoking Letter titled "Dear Oprah" setting the tone and theme of the event as well as new features such as the mainstream moments, the mainstream dilemmas in addition to the incredible journeys and top tips sh...
2023-09-201h 24
Macabre LondonIntroducing: Having A Problem Podcast episode 1 - The Problem With Robots is... | PODCASTWell what have we got here? Neil and Nikki are having a problem. If you feel your day to day life is littered with problems and issues, don't worry, we're here to draw back the curtain to reveal that in fact, everyone, everything, everywhere is HAVING A PROBLEM. Today's topic is "The Problem With Robots". We uncover the inherent problems with our mechanical friends or...lack thereof, a victorian soldier robot called Boilerplate who...well you'll just have to listen to that one and Neil discovers his teenage job is very safe from being snapped up by...
2023-07-0755 minMacabre LondonBURIED ALIVE! and other horrific stories from London's CemeteriesThe fear of death is very natural, after all, it’s an inevitable part of life and I'm sorry to break to you and start on a cheery note but every single one of you, will one day be dead. For some people, the fear of dying is so great that they can be considered Thanataphobes, suffering from an intense fear of death and the dying process. For most people, it’s a nagging inevitability that once happened, doesn't bear much thinking about but what if one day you went in for the big...
2023-05-1228 minLadies Who LondonMaking Merry Music - London's music historyWe're joined this week by the lovely Adam Scott-Goulding, otherwise known as the Music Man for a romp around London's musical legacies. From the rock n roll of Soho to the classical Kensington, Adam joins us to talk a bit about why London is such a hub for music.Visit https://www.ladieswholondon.com/ for more information on this week’s episode.Find Adam at https://www.instagram.com/adamlondonguide/ Get in touch!Instagram; @ladieswholondonpodcastEmail; ladieswholondon@gmail.comWebsites; www.ladieswholondon.comAlex’s guiding w...
2023-05-101h 01Ladies Who LondonEndell Street Hospital - a hospital with a heart - with guest Katie Wignall of Look Up LondonIn the heart of Covent Garden was a WW1 endeavour by some formidable women who wouldn't take no for an answer. Meet Flora Murray and Louisa Garrett Anderson, pioneers of opportunities for female doctors at the start of the 1900s. During WW1 they took the initiative to create a war hospital staffed almost exclusively by women, which was eye opening for the men being treated there as they came back from the front.We are joined by the lovely Katie Wignall of Look Up London, who talks us through the amazing stories behind this...
2023-03-221h 11Ladies Who LondonSaxon London, the secret Saxon city, with guest Fiona LukasLet's talk about the London we don't see - Saxon London. Why? It's all gone! Or has it?What did the Saxons ever do for us? Except city planning, roads, governance, knightly endeavours, urbexing and so on... there's a riot of stuff happening in sexy* Saxon London, and we're here to figure out what that was.Find out more with this week's guest, fellow Blue Badge Guide Fiona Lukas*cannot prove it was sexy, soz.Visit https://www.ladieswholondon.com for more information.Get in touch!Instagram; @ladi...
2023-02-221h 03
The Irish Film London PodcastThe Best of the Irish Film London Podcast 2022As the end of the year approaches, Niamh and Gerry take a festive look back at some highlights from a busy year of Irish film interviews here on the IFL podcast.
Enjoy some highlights from the year just gone and find out what we took away from each episode.
Its been a busy old year, so from everyone at Irish Film London - thank you for your support and for choosing to spend time listening in. Happy holidays, and see you in 2023!
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2022-12-2322 minLadies Who LondonThames - the 1928 flood, when London sankCan you imagine London being underwater? Well that's pretty much what happened in the shocking flood of 1928. After a freezing December, London was overwhelmed with water, flooding huge swathes of the city and famous landmarks like the Tower of London, and forcing the government to think of ways to protect London from high tides. How did London deal with this flood? What was the legacy of the flood and clean-up operation? Find out more here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-12-1547 min
Macabre LondonLondon's Worst Executioner | Crime And Punishment In The Capital City Pt2London's worst executioner was scared of his own axe! Jack Ketch was great at being a butcher but not so great as an executioner. He performed two of the worst executions during the 1600's and his name became synonymous with incompetence. But why was he so awful at his job and who forced him to carry out the profession?Video version: https://youtu.be/mMrM0Ut0-xcMagic Mind: https://magicmind.co/products/magic-mind?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=%2Fmacabre&selling_plan=445022342And use offer code: MACABRE
2022-10-2832 min
Macabre LondonHow Henry the 8th got away with being a serial killer! | Crime and Punishment in LondonHenry the 8th was a notorious serial killer. Not in the way we know serial killers today but he still sent over 72'000 to their deaths during his reign. Today we uncover 4 gruesome stories of people that died on his command including his one time wife Anne Boleyn and three people who stole his gold and conspired against him inside the Tower of London, Alice Tankerville, John Bawd and John Woolf. Hosted show on Youtube: https://youtu.be/3jTM5ecQgVo Thanks so much for listening / watching! If you are new...
2022-09-2330 minLadies Who LondonPimlico - the 19thc garrotting panic - a choke-hold on LondonHow London fell to the panic and fear of a group of criminals who had new and more effective ways of robbing and mugging the city folks. But was the panic all it was cracked up to be? And how did the locals try to protect themselves? This week, join us for one of the maddest periods of group panic in the capital.DON'T MISS OUR LIVE 100TH EPISODE! 15th August, sign up for free here; https://www.ladieswholondon.comGet in touch!Instagram; @ladieswholondonpodcastEmail; ladieswholondon@gmail.com...
2022-07-2741 min
Macabre LondonCan a robot replace me? | Using an A.I to write an episode of Macabre LondonEver wondered if a robot could replace you? I experimented with A.I to see if a robot could write a better episode of my History podcast - macabre London - than I could.I think I'm safe for the time being but I reckon A.I is definitely getting there and maybe in a few years time, all I'll have to do is type the topic in and press write! I don't think it would be the same though.Podcast: www.acast.com/macabrelondonThanks so much for watching!
2022-05-2011 minLadies Who LondonVauxhall - Pleasure Gardens; debauchery and delicacies in Georgian LondonWhere do you go if you want to eat wafer thin beef, watch fireworks, listen to Handel and visit brothels all in one place? We've got you. Come with us to Vauxhall. Georgian London explodes into huge pleasure gardens where anything and everything went on. Want to go out in public just wearing a thin chiffon scarf? No worries. Want to hold up beef so thin they were like underpants? Who doesn't?! Want to stroll through gardens lit with eye popping lights after dark? Yeah, same. Come to Vauxhall.Visit https://www.ladieswholondon.com fo...
2022-04-2058 minLadies Who LondonCovent Garden - Thomas Boulton & Frederick Park, other ladies who London-nedHow a drag court case created a tabloid storm in Victorian London, we find out about Thomas Boulton and Frederick Park, who were unceremoniously hauled before a jury after being arrested while out at the theatre in women's clothing. However, this was not the charge they were put on trial for. The actual charge was much more serious, although without evidence to prove their supposed crime. What happened, who were they, and how did their case change the law... A NOTE / TW - we talk about the law of sodomy, or the act of being gay, and some of...
2022-03-3055 minLadies Who LondonSoho (kinda!) - Caravan club, a 'sink of iniquity' in gay LondonAll welcome to peek behind the curtain of one of London's most secretive gay clubs, the 1930s 'Caravan Club'. We take you off for a bit of LGBTQ history, as we travel back in time to the 1930s, where it was illegal to be gay in the UK. We invite you to join us in one of the most infamous, secretive gay clubs - will it be raided? Will it stay secret? And most importantly, will Cyril ever get his man??Visit https://www.ladieswholondon.com/post/the-caravan-club-a-sink-of-iniquity-in-gay-london for the show notes to this episode.Ge...
2022-02-161h 01Ladies Who LondonLondon Bridge - The Old Operating Theatre; hope and fear in a secret atticA secret 19thC operating theatre hidden in the attic of an old church, and the women who braved the surgeon's knife. This week Emily and Alex are on site at the Old Operating Theatre in London Bridge, taking a look at the fascinating history of this place of hope and fear, as women were operated on before anaesthesia or antiseptic. How long would a surgeon take to amputate a limb, how would that happen, and just how many people would be crammed in to the theatre to watch.We chat to Monica Walker from the museum, and...
2022-02-0953 minThe Irish Film London PodcastThe Irish Film London Podcast (Trailer)We're back! The IFL Podcast returns for a second season throughout 2022. Make sure to follow for new episodes every fortnight
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2022-02-0801 min
Hannah London's PodcastHow long do Lip Fillers last? Are lip fillers permanent? Do lip fillers hurt? Are lip fillers safe? Juvederm vs Hyaluronic Acid-Based Types, Uses, Benefits, Side Effects, Cost and Risks - Lip Fillers in London Q&A EP.1 - Hannah London PodcastLip Fillers London https://hannahlondon.com/lip-fillers/Hyaluronic acid-based Lip Fillers at Hannah London are a great way to enhance your natural lip shape and make your lips fuller, hydrated, and balanced. Lip Fillers help you achieve a more youthful appearance and give you a boost in confidence. In this episode of the Hannah London Podcast Reon joins Lauren to discuss Lip Filler treatment. They cover the topics of:What are Lip Fillers?Juvéderm hyaluronic acid-based Lip Filler treatments at Hannah LondonHow long do lip fillers last?Are...
2022-02-0217 minLadies Who LondonSPECIAL EPISODE - Save London's gas lamps!London's heritage gas lamps are under threat - we talk to Tim Bryars, Luke Honey and Simon Callow about the fight to save them. 300 of London's heritage gas lamps are being ripped out to be replaced with LED replacements. Tim Bryars and Luke Honey have taken on the challenge of stopping this happening without due consultation, and they need YOUR help! We also are thrilled to chat to the actor Simon Callow about his involvement with the project, and why gas lamps are so important to him.More info and how to help in our show notes...
2022-01-2445 minLadies Who LondonSpitalfields - Banglatown, where London meets the worldLondon is a city of centuries of immigration. This week we travel east to Spitalfields, to look at the fantastic area known as Banglatown. We check out the impact of several centuries of newcomers to London, focusing particularly on the more recent Bangladeshi arrivals, and how that has shaped the area into a glorious mix of east meets west. We take a look at the yearly festival which is a celebration of Bangladeshi heritage, find out about an important building which wears its history proudly, and look at how one particular street artist has paid homage to the area.
2022-01-0551 min
The Pride of London PodcastBen Chilwell injury, Juventus recap (Emergency Podcast)Host Gabe Henderson (@gabehsports) records a special edition of The Pride of London Podcast following the breaking news surrounding Ben Chilwell's injury. Henderson also discusses the massive win against Juventus, talks about N'Golo Kante's injury, answers audience questions and more!
2021-11-2438 min
The Pride of London PodcastThe Pride of London Podcast IntroductionHosts and The Pride of London Co-Site Experts Gabe Henderson and Travis Tyler introduce the podcast. This episode contains information about the upcoming series and more!
2021-11-1801 minLadies Who LondonPiccadilly - Hatchards and literary London - book boltholes in the capital.London is home to the unique, no more so than some of the most historic and quirky bookshops. We take a little tour of some of the most interesting and historic places for buying your books, including the royal bookshop Hatchards, the stunning Daunt books, a bookshop on a barge, the first LGBT bookshop in the country, and some quirky, charming shops on the lovely Cecil Court. Which bookshop has a parrot?! Which bookshop stars in a British movie? Where can you find a 200 year old shop receipt from the original shop? We take a little tour of the...
2021-11-171h 01Ladies Who LondonRotherhithe - Prince Lee Boo & Omai, from far flung lands to London lifeEmily has kept it close to home this week with the story of Prince Lee Boo, who lies buried in Rotherhithe, and Omai, the second only Pacific Islander to visit Europe. Two different men from far flung lands chose to travel to London - what will their fates be? Will they return home, or will they stay in the vastly different metropolis of Georgian London? We take a look at these two men, and find out why they came here, and what they became. Plus we find out who won the Podcast Pedestal, and we spin the...
2021-10-1351 min
Hannah London's PodcastWhat is HIFU therapy? What are the benefits of HIFU? Are there any side effects? How long is the recovery? How many sessions? Is it permanent? Is it painful? - HIFU Q&A EP.1 - Hannah London PodcastHIFU High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Londonhttps://hannahlondon.com/hifu-therapy/HIFU stands for high-intensity focused ultrasound. In this episode of the Hannah London Podcast Leanne joins Lytsa to discuss HIFU treatment. They explainWhat is HIFU therapy?What are the benefits of HIFU?Are there any side effects to a HIFU treatment?How long is the recovery time after HIFU therapy?How many HIFU sessions are required to see a result?Is HIFU permanent?Is HIFU treatment painful?Who is HIFU therapy recommended for?Make sure to join our next episode to...
2021-10-0815 min
New Mum, Who Dis?The Ash London Podcast (trailer)These days the world feels like it's going to sh!t and entertainment guru Ash London is on a mission to find out how to keep living her best life in the meantime…in a pandemic…while the world gets hotter…. Speaking of impending doom, Ash is about to become a Mum for the first time. Which is why she's calling season ONE of The Ash London Podcast ‘New Mum, Who Dis?'She'll be speaking to 10 leaders of industry from around the world who have chosen to become mothers. It'll be messy, emotional, confronting and hilario...
2021-09-1002 minLadies Who LondonSouthbank - Festival of Britain, London's biggest partyIt's party time! We've left behind the gruesome stories of last week and headed nearby to the South Bank area to find out about the Festival of Britain. Was there really an alien spaceship hovering over London? Why were people so amazed by the cinema there? And for us Blue Badge Guides, is this where it all started? Find out all about it here.Plus we find out who won the Podcast Pedestal and Emily gets her sweaty hands on the wheel again for another chance to see where we will get to chat about next week.
2021-07-1453 minLadies Who LondonWaterloo - Necropolis Railway, London's death railOne of London's most curious bits of history this week, as we talk about London's necrotrain - a train designed to transport London's dead, plus their mourners, out to a green leafy cemetery about 25 miles out of London. Was there really an option for coffins to travel in different classes? Emily is very worries about catering - were there sandwiches?! Find out all about it here.Plus we find out who won the Podcast Pedestal and Emily gets her sweaty hands on the wheel again for another chance to see where we will get to chat about...
2021-07-0756 minLadies Who LondonClerkenwell - London's Secret Mail Rail, secret tunnels keeping the city runningWe're going underground! Not to the famous London underground, oh no. We are going for one of London's secret tunnels which used to house the almost mythical postal rail system which transported mail across London under the busy streets. Did they really use to shoot people down through tunnels using a vacuum system? How long did this secret railway last? And what happens to old, unusable trains (spoiler - it'll break your heart!)Plus we find out who won the Podcast Pedestal and Emily gets her sweaty hands on the wheel again for another chance to see...
2021-06-2343 minLadies Who LondonMayfair (kinda!) - The Great Smog of 1952, London's dark threatAh Emily. Another week, another opportunity to get stuck in with the grime, the dark, and the deaths. This week we are off to...erm...well, everywhere in London actually! It's the Great Smog of 1952, which hung over London and caused all manner of chaos and suffering. So as you can imagine, Emily is LOVING IT. Join us to find out more about this frankly grim few days of 20thC London. Plus we find out who won the Podcast Pedestal and Emily gets her sweaty hands on the wheel again for another chance to see w...
2021-04-0753 minMacabre London39: Is London Due a Major Earthquake Soon? | London's Weird WeatherOn todays episode we discover some very strange happenings from London's many bizarre meteorological events over the years. With everything from the windmills which once dotted it's skyline and how they may have helped solve the puzzle of the spread of cholera, to the Elizabethan and Georgian earthquakes which caused people to think god was going to open hell and swallow London whole! As always, you can watch the hosted version of this show on YouTube where I add in photo, images from the time and you get to be nosy and see my face, and...
2021-02-2622 minMacabre London38: Why has London's weather killed so many people? | Killer Smog, Beer Flood and Deadly Skyscrapers!On todays episode we discover some very strange happenings from London's many bizarre meteorological events over the years. With everything from the beer flood which killed 8 people through to a sky scraper which has a deathly heat ray much like an alien from War Of the Worlds.Join me as I tell you another Macabre table from London's bloody past!------------------------------Patreon——————————-please support us on Patreon. www.patreon.com/macabrelondonThank you to our executive producer patrons - Barry, Sam & SarahAnd...
2021-02-1924 minMacabre London36: Violent Femmes - The Victorian Girl Gang That Terrorised London | The Forty ElephantsThe grimy back streets in elephant and castle in south London during the Victorian times were definitely not a desirable place to be. The packed slums, workhouses and transient nature of the area meant that at times the residents would find themselves competing for resources, often turning to crime in order to make ends meet. Even though the area was destitute in some parts, it didn’t mean however that all the locals were poor, some were ridiculously affluent and alongside wealth comes opportunity for the less fortunate but not by legal means.Much like sparrows seek ou...
2021-01-1534 min
Macabre LondonHow London shaped your Christmas! | Christmas Special 2020Welcome to Macabre London's Christmas Special. Today we learn why you have London to thank for many of your Christmas traditions and why you should be thank fun that some of the stranger ones haven't translated to anywhere else in the world!Join me to find out the true story of Christmas and how you may just be surprised to learn why London has alot to answer for when it comes to yuletide celebrations!YouTube channel https://youtube.com/c/MacabreLondonVictorian Christmas video from a few years back: https://youtu...
2020-12-2528 min
Macabre LondonWhy everyone thinks Coca Cola invented Santa! | Abhorrent Advent Calendar - Door 23Welcome to door number 23 of Macabre London's Abhorrent Advent Calendar. Today we learn the true origins of Santa and blow open the myth that he was invented by Coca Cola. Join me to find out the true story of Santa! I hope you enjoy and if you did, please thumbs up the video and tell your friends! Remember to subscribe as I'll be releasing an episode every single day in December until Christmas Day. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon——————————-If you like the podcast and would like it to continue then ple...
2020-12-2308 min
Macabre London"Christmas" Used To Involve A Lot More Murder! | Abhorrent Advent Calendar - Door 21Welcome to door number 21 of Macabre London's Abhorrent Advent Calendar. Today we learn about The Lord Of Misrule, Saturnalia and how "Christmas " used to be a bit more murdery! Join me to find out why! I hope you enjoy and if you did, please thumbs up the video and tell your friends! Remember to subscribe as I'll be releasing an episode every single day in December until Christmas Day. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon——————————-If you like the podcast and would like it to continue then please support us on Patreon. You c...
2020-12-2108 min
Macabre LondonThe Christmas Cannibal Scarecrow, Hans Trapp | Abhorrent Advent Calendar - Door 20Welcome to door number 20 of Macabre London's Abhorrent Advent Calendar. Today we learn about Hans Trapp, the Christmas cannibal scarecrow of France! Join me to find out why he may have just been a real person!I hope you enjoy and if you did, please thumbs up the video and tell your friends! Remember to subscribe as I'll be releasing an episode every single day in December until Christmas Day.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon——————————-If you like the podcast and would like it to continue then please support us on Patreon. You can...
2020-12-2007 min
Macabre LondonSuperstitions that could ruin your Christmas | Abhorrent Advent Calendar - Door 19Welcome to door number 19 of Macabre London's Abhorrent Advent Calendar. Today we learn about a ton of Christmas superstitions that you may be inadvertently flouting, which is why you're single! Join me to find out why.I hope you enjoy and if you did, please thumbs up the video and tell your friends! Remember to subscribe as I'll be releasing an episode every single day in December until Christmas Day.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon——————————-If you like the podcast and would like it to continue then please support us on Patreon. You can...
2020-12-1908 min
Macabre LondonThese goblins might just mess up Christmas; The Kallikantzaroi | Abhorrent Advent Calendar - Door 18Welcome to door number 18 of Macabre London's Abhorrent Advent Calendar. Today we learn about the Greek Christmas goblins the Kallikantzaroi and why they're hell bent on ruining your Christmas, or even worse, the whole world! Join me to find out why.I hope you enjoy and if you did, please thumbs up the video and tell your friends! Remember to subscribe as I'll be releasing an episode every single day in December until Christmas Day.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon——————————-If you like the podcast and would like it to continue then please...
2020-12-1809 min
Macabre LondonThe Murdering Christmas Witch That Will Stuff You With StrawWelcome to door number 17 of Macabre London's Abhorrent Advent Calendar. Today we learn about two christmas witches La Befana and Frau Perchta. Ones naughty and ones nice. Join me to find out who's who.I hope you enjoy and if you did, please thumbs up the video and tell your friends! Remember to subscribe as I'll be releasing an episode every single day in December until Christmas Day.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon——————————-If you like the podcast and would like it to continue then please support us on Patreon. You can donate for a...
2020-12-1708 min
Macabre LondonEvil Christmas Decorations! | Abhorrent Advent Calendar - Door 16Welcome to door number 16 of Macabre London's Abhorrent Advent Calendar. Today we learn how there's a lot of rules you may not know about your Christmas decorations which could upset your whole year ahead! Make sure you find out what to do so you don't become a victim of their evil spirits lurking within!I hope you enjoy and if you did, please thumbs up the video and tell your friends! Remember to subscribe as I'll be releasing an episode every single day in December until Christmas Day. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon——————————-If you like...
2020-12-1608 minLadies Who LondonRiver Thames - Frost Fairs, London's coolest winter funWe're getting festive this week! Join Blue Badge Guides Alex Lacey and Emily Dell to find out more about an unusual London event, the Frost Fairs.A rare occurrence, but a spectacular one, the Frost Fairs took place when the river Thames froze sufficiently for it to take the weight of people, animals, even games, entertainment and roasting of animals! Come and join us to find out more about one London's most fun and unusual winter events.Plus we find out who won the Podcast Pedestal - no Wheel of Destiny this week though, as...
2020-12-1647 min
Macabre LondonWho Is The Satanic Sasquatch of Turkey? | Abhorrent Advent Calendar - Door 15Welcome to door number 15 of Macabre London's Abhorrent Advent Calendar. Today we learn about the Karakoncolos that likes to trick people, put them into a trance and use them as their own personal taxi service but he's capable of much much worse! Join me to find out how you can beat him and to make sure you're never a victim of his cheeky ways. I hope you enjoy and if you did, please thumbs up the video and tell your friends! Remember to subscribe as I'll be releasing an episode every single day in December until...
2020-12-1508 min
Macabre LondonThe Yule Lads Mother Gryla and the Yule Cat | Abhorrent Advent Calendar - Door 14Welcome to door number 14 of Macabre London's Abhorrent Advent Calendar. Today we learn about the 13 Yule Lads terrifying mother, Gryla that visits children in Iceland in the run up to Christmas Day and has a penchant for eating kids!!I hope you enjoy and if you did, please thumbs up the video and tell your friends! Remember to subscribe as I'll be releasing an episode every single day in December until Christmas Day.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon——————————-If you like the podcast and would like it to continue then please support us on...
2020-12-1408 min
Macabre LondonThe 13 Santa Trolls Of Christmas - Icelands Yule Lads | Abhorrent Advent Calendar - Door 13Welcome to door number 13 of Macabre London's Abhorrent Advent Calendar. Today we learn about the 13 Yule Lads that visit children in Iceland in the run up to Christmas Day. With names like Spoon Licker and Window Peeper, you need to find out more!Here's the original poem by Johannes Ur Kotlum.https://talesofyngiwulf.wordpress.com/2011/12/16/the-yule-lads-the-original-poem-jolasveinarnir/I hope you enjoy and if you did, please thumbs up the video and tell your friends! Remember to subscribe as I'll be releasing an episode every single day in December until Christmas Day.
2020-12-1308 min
Macabre LondonThe Wit Of The Horse Ghost, Mari Lwyd | Abhorrent Advent Calendar - Door 12Welcome to door number twelve of Macabre London's Abhorrent Advent Calendar. Today we learn about how you should always be armed with some Welsh quips if you're ever in South Wales during the festive period unless you want the Mari Lwyd to raid your cupboards.I hope you enjoy and if you did, please thumbs up the video and tell your friends! Remember to subscribe as I'll be releasing an episode every single day in December until Christmas Day.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon——————————-If you like the podcast and would like it to con...
2020-12-1207 min
Macabre LondonUnappetising Christmas Dinners From Around The World | Abhorrent Advent Calendar - Door 11Welcome to door number Eleven of Macabre London's Abhorrent Advent Calendar. Today we continue on from yesterdays food theme and learn about some interesting choices made around the world for Christmas dinner! Pack some snacks, as you may need them where we're headed.I hope you enjoy and if you did, please thumbs up the video and tell your friends! Remember to subscribe as I'll be releasing an episode every single day in December until Christmas Day.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon——————————-If you like the podcast and would like it to continue then...
2020-12-1106 min
Macabre LondonCan Gingerbread Stop The Plague? | Abhorrent Advent Calendar - Door 10Welcome to door number ten of Macabre London's Abhorrent Advent Calendar. Today we look through a window made of sugar glass and snap off a chunk of the roof to eat before we learn about the rich, spicy and scary history of gingerbread.I hope you enjoy and if you did, please thumbs up the video and tell your friends! Remember to subscribe as I'll be releasing an episode every single day in December until Christmas Day.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon——————————-If you like the podcast and would like it to continue then...
2020-12-1009 min
Macabre LondonSanta Saved Kids From Cannibals? | Abhorrent Advent Calendar - Door 6Welcome to door number six of Macabre London's Abhorrent Advent Calendar. Today is St Nicholas Day, so of course we had to explore the man behind the legend...the uncover more legend! Find out who the real Santa was and how the myth around jolly old St Nick developed to become the man in the big red suit that we know today. I hope you enjoy and if you did, please thumbs up the video and tell your friends! Remember to subscribe as I'll be releasing an episode every single day in December until Christmas Day. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon——————————-If you like the podcast and woul...
2020-12-0607 min
Macabre LondonIs Krampus Cancelled? | Abhorrent Advent Calendar - Door 5Welcome to door number five of Macabre London's Abhorrent Advent Calendar. Today is Krampusnacht, so of course we had to bring in the big goat demon to meet you all. Learn about his origins and how he came to be, along with his recent shenanigans and why his festival may be on the tipping point of being cancelled!I hope you enjoy and if you did, please thumbs up the video and tell your friends! Remember to subscribe as I'll be releasing an episode every single day in December until Christmas Day.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
2020-12-0507 min
Macabre LondonAlways Be Kind To Spiders, They May Just Be Magic | Abhorrent Advent Calendar - Door 4Welcome to door number four of Macabre London's Abhorrent Advent Calendar. Today we reveal how tinsel was made...allegedly.I hope you enjoy and if you did, please thumbs up the video and tell your friends! Remember to subscribe as I'll be releasing an episode every single day in December until Christmas Day.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon——————————-If you like the podcast and would like it to continue then please support us on Patreon. You can donate for as little as a price of a cup of coffee and you’ll get even more...
2020-12-0407 min
Macabre LondonWho is the Anti Santa and why should you be scared | Abhorrent Advent Calendar - Door 2Welcome to door number two of Macabre London's Abhorrent Advent Calendar. Today we reveal who the Anti Santa is and why you should be scared of him!I hope you enjoy and if you did, please thumbs up the video and tell your friends! Remember to subscribe as I'll be releasing an episode every single day in December until Christmas Day.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon——————————-If you like the podcast and would like it to continue then please support us on Patreon. You can donate for as little as a price of a cup of...
2020-12-0206 minLadies Who LondonSouthwark - the 1212 fire, London's *other* great fire.It's over to the dark hearted Emily this week who - guess what?! - has more fire and destruction for you! We look at the 1212 fire which happened in Southwark, and encompassed London Bridge. Why was London bridge such a problem for containing the fire, and what happened when the locals rushed onto the bridge to simultaneously flee and help? We have the answers!Plus we find out who won the Podcast Pedestal, and we spin the Wheel of Destiny to find out where we are going next!Let us know what you think on...
2020-12-0239 min
Macabre LondonWhy you should always leave an extra cookie out for Santa | Abhorrent Advent Calendar - Door 1Welcome to door number one of Macabre London's Abhorrent Advent Calendar. today we reveal the reason why children leave out snacks for Santa and the horrifying reason children in South Africa leave out a few extra.I hope you enjoy and if you did, please thumbs up the video and tell your friends! Remember to subscribe as I'll be releasing an episode every single day in December until Christmas Day.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon——————————-If you like the podcast and would like it to continue then please support us on Patreon. You can donate for as little as a price of a cup of coffee and you’ll...
2020-12-0106 minLadies Who LondonCovent Garden - The London Beer Flood, a barrel-bursting thrill rideWell here it is, chaps. The first full episode of Ladies Who London. And we are starting off big - with beer!More specifically, the London Beer Flood. A tidal wave of your finest hot (yes hot) brown porter ale sloshing down the street towards you, and what are you going to do? We're going to find out exactly what the inhabitants of Covent Garden did in 1814 when a nearby brewery had a rupture in one of their huge barrels of fermenting ale.Plus the wheel is back! Learn more about...
2020-09-2236 minLadies Who LondonLadies Who London - Episode1- IntroHello! Welcome to the first podcast from Ladies Who London. We are those ladies, and we London! Join us, Alex and Emily, as we look at London's history in a relaxed and entertaining way. As Tourist Guides, we share our passion for the city with you in a chatty and fun podcast, looking at the weird, wonderful and unknown in this huge, ancient place we call home.Instagram @ladieswholondonpodcastTwitter @ladieslondonpodEmail ladieswholondon@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-09-1510 minMacabre London34: The Murders That Changed London Forever - The Ratcliffe Highway MurdersOn the 7th of December 1811 in the docklands of London, a hideously violent quadruple murder occurred. The perpetrator was unknown and mystery surrounded the case particularly as the four victims had been killed in complete silence and with no apparent motive.People began to panic that the mysterious murderer may strike again and their fears weren’t unfounded when just 12 days later, another household was slain in a similar manner.With a violent criminal on the loose, it wouldn’t be long before someone had to pay for the crime but without an established police force and a di...
2020-09-0136 min
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2020-08-2333 minMacabre London31: Murder On The London To Brighton Express - Percy Lefroy MapletonPercy Lefroy Mapleton - The Railway murderer | Victorian True Crime | Macabre LondonA body found in a railway tunnel spark concern after a young man is found covered in blood on the same train. Did he murder the man found? Or was it just a case of wrong place, wrong time? Concerned for his life, the suspect fled the scene and a pioneering form of forensic science was used to track him down.This time on Macabre London, we’re uncovering the story of The Murder on The London To Brighton Express.——————————————————------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you like the podcast and would lik...
2020-04-1027 minMacabre London27: Madame Tussaud and her Chamber of Horrors - Making Something Profoundly French an English TraditionA poor girl, born into a family of executioners only had one prospect for her life until her mother decided to put her on a different path. A path that would lead her into great danger, learning intricate skills and ultimately, becoming the best in her field. This time on Macabre London, we’re uncovering the story of Madame Tussaud and her Wax works. ———————————————————You can now watch our episodes! There are hosted versions of each podcast available on YouTube by me, your host Nikki Druce! Featuring photos and pictures to really set the scene and to bring the e...
2019-07-2526 minMacabre London25: Lord Lucan and the murder of Sandra Rivett - Murder, mutilation and Mystery - Part 1A well to do family living a stone’s throw from Buckingham palace might not be your first thought for a grisly murder mystery, an assault and a missing persons case. From the outside they were the picture perfect portrait of family life but behind closed doors cracks were starting to show and before long a case so intriguing would emerge that it beguiled the whole world and still does to this day. But will the murderer ever be found?This time on Macabre London, we uncover the murder of Sandra Rivett, the attempted murder of Ver...
2019-02-2516 minMacabre London24: Christmas Stocking Part 2 - Three Legendary London Ghost StoriesChristmas Stocking Part 2 - Three Legendary London Ghost StoriesA phantom hitchhiker, animal ghosts and a deathly black dog make up our trio of terror. Join us for a Christmas Eve ghost story that should make sure you’re awake for when Santa visits! ———————————————————You can now watch our episodes! There are hosted versions of each podcast available on YouTube by me, your host Nikki Druce! Featuring photos and pictures to really set the scene and to bring the episodes to life....or death in some cases. Make sure you check it out and subscri...
2018-12-2515 min
Macabre London23: Christmas Stocking - Mini Macabre Mysteries Part 1Welcome to part one of our two part 2018 Christmas episode!We reveal three mini unsolved mysteries that weren't quite long enough to make the normal full length episode cut but are still good yarns nonetheless!Have a Merry Macabre Christmas!———————————————————You can now watch our episodes! There are hosted versions of each podcast available on YouTube by me, your host Nikki Druce! Featuring photos and pictures to really set the scene and to bring the episodes to life....or death in some cases. Make sure you check it out and subscribe if you l...
2018-12-2016 min
Macabre London22: The Bermondsey Horror - Murdered By The PatriarchyThe Bermondsey Horror- Murdered By The PatriarchyAn unhappy marriage, a love triangle, a lack of finances and a brutal murder. Join me for the story of an oppressed woman and the men who pushed her to her limits, resulting in both of them ending up dead. This time on Macabre London, we uncover The Bermondsey Horror. ———————————————————You can now watch our episodes! There are hosted versions of each podcast available on YouTube by me, your host Nikki Druce! Featuring photos and pictures to really set the scene and to bring the episodes to life...
2018-11-0921 min
Macabre London21: The Umbrella Murder - Silencing Soviet SecretsThe Umbrella Murder - A Cold War Poisoning Murder as a rule is usually a messy and noisy affair that can’t usually be carried out in broad daylight and go undetected. A murder weapon as inconspicuous as an umbrella and a micro dose of poison could however make murder swift, clean and almost painless for the victim. The death of Bulgarian defector, Georgi Markov happened in just this way. In broad daylight and with its victim not really knowing what had happened. But, who was Georgi murdered by and why?This time on...
2018-09-2528 min
Macabre London20: The Necropolis Railway - The Death Train And The Mega CemeteryThe Necropolis Railway - The Death Train And The Mega CemeteryLondon in the 1800’s was overflowing with the dead. With graveyards closing in the city and the dead not welcome anymore, two men created the largest funeral business in London and the largest cemetery in the UK, with the upside being that the majority of it wasn’t in London. This time on Macabre London, we uncover The Necropolis Railway. ———————————————————You can now watch our episodes! There are hosted versions of each podcast available on YouTube by me, your host Nikki Druce! Featuring phot...
2018-08-1517 minMacabre London19: The Plumstead Arsenic Murder - Carcinogenic Coffee and Poisoned WallpaperThe Plumstead Arsenic Murder - Carcinogenic Coffee and Poisoned WallpaperDeath was always a creeping terror in the 1800’s but even more so when people discovered they could use a basic household chemical to kill people without a trace. That was until one chemist took it upon himself to put an end to the poisonous murder craze by devising a test that would provide concrete evidence to convict those that had previously got off scott free!This time on Macabre London, we uncover the Plumstead arsenic murder.———————————————————You can now watch our episodes! There ar...
2018-07-2214 min
Macabre London1: The Hermit and Mole Men of LondonIf you had the option to disappear completely, would you choose it?In this episode of Macabre London we uncover (quite literally) those that are subterranean and solitary to the extreme. We hear about the hermit of Dulwich and the mole men of Blackheath and Hackney. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/macabrelondon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-05-0313 min
Macabre London16: London's Forgotten DisasterLondon is in danger of forgetting one of the largest losses of life ever seen in its history. This time we remember the lives lost when the steamboat, The Princess Alice sank on the Thames. If you like this episode, please like, share and subscribe. It helps people to find the podcast which helps the Macabre Family grow! Please leave us a review, this also helps us to be discovered on iTunes and helps you guys in turn as more listeners helps the podcast grow into something bigger and better!! All stories in th...
2018-02-2826 min
Macabre LondonValentines Day Special with Morbid History PodcastGet ready to have a Valentine’s Day massacre of epic proportions!The audio in this episode corrupted and as a result it is not up to our usual standard but I figured it was still worth uploading!We have a very special episode for you to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the only way we know how- horribly! We team up with Katie and Charli from Morbid History Podcast to tell you 3 of our favourite tales of crimes of passion and gory London legends. We tell the tale of a...
2018-02-1400 min
Macabre LondonLondon's Most Haunted HouseJoin us for our first ever full length episode. We have a good old fashioned ghost story or five to get us started. We're off to Mayfair to discover the terrible tales of London's Most Haunted House.If you like this episode do subscribe to make sure you don't miss us. We'll mysteriously appear in your downloads every fortnight without you having to do a thing!Macabre London is Written, performed and produced by Nikki Druce with additional editing by Neil Murray.Follow us on Twitter @MacabreLondonFacebook @MacabreLondonThe website is www.macabrelondon.com (It's still in progress-bear with!)Or you...
2017-01-2415 min