Eerie Essex

Bethan Briggs-Miller and Ailsa Clarke
Eerie Essex

A podcast for those who want to join us on our journey into the stranger side of the county. We will be exploring the folklore, urban legends and supernatural encounters that form part of it's rich history.

  1. 1 MAY

    InTREEguing Stories with Dr James Canton

    Send us a text In this captivating episode, we embark on a fascinating journey through the heart of Essex, leaving no branch unturned as we unearth enchanting tales of trees and their hidden stories. Joining us on this adventure is Dr. James Canton from the University of Essex.  As the Director of Wild Writing at the university, James has been at the forefront of exploring the relationship between literature, landscape, and the environment since launching the MA Wild Writing program in 2009. A true storyteller, he brings his expertise to life through his acclaimed books, including *Out of Essex: Re-Imagining a Literary Landscape* (2013), which draws inspiration from his rural wanderings across our beloved county. He also delves into the depths of time with *Ancient Wonderings: Journeys into Prehistoric Britain* (2017), where he shares remarkable tales that weave together the lives of those who walked the land long before us.  Join us as we traverse the paths of Essex, guided by James’s passionate insights, and discover the intricate connections between our environment and its timeless narratives! For more information on his work visit: https://jamescanton.co.uk/ Melanie Hick and garden ghosts: https://melaniehick.substack.com/p/coming-soon?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Talking Tree Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr381wq09lc If you have any more information about these stories or want to share your own experience please contact us via: eerieessexpodcast@gmail.com You can support us on Ko-Fi and Patreon: https://ko-fi.com/eerieessex https://www.patreon.com/EerieEssex ....or by leaving us a review. Support the show Support the show

    1h 19m
  2. Eerie Essexentrics

    19 FEB

    Eerie Essexentrics

    Send us a text Essex is a county full of colourful characters, and we have a fine selection of eccentric folk to share with you this month... If you have any more information about these stories or want to share your own experience please contact us via: eerieessexpodcast@gmail.com You can support us on Ko-Fi and Patreon: https://ko-fi.com/eerieessex https://www.patreon.com/EerieEssex ....or by leaving us a review. Support the show

    49 min
  3. Yule wouldn't believe it!

    21/12/2024

    Yule wouldn't believe it!

    Send us a text Season's Greetings! Join Ailsa for a spot of Yuletide shivers with a Colchester ghost story sure to make you watch the shadows. Bethan unfortunately couldn't record for this but will be back next month as usual. Have a wonderful Christmas everyone! If you have any more information about these stories or want to share your own experience please contact us via: eerieessexpodcast@gmail.com You can support us on Ko-Fi and Patreon: https://ko-fi.com/eerieessex https://www.patreon.com/EerieEssex ....or by leaving us a review. Support the show

    23 min
  4. One too many Spirits

    28/11/2024

    One too many Spirits

    Send us a text Fancy a swift half? Then join us this episode for some spooky tales from Essex pubs. First round is on us... If you have any more information about these stories or want to share your own experience please contact us via: eerieessexpodcast@gmail.com You can support us on Ko-Fi and Patreon: https://ko-fi.com/eerieessex https://www.patreon.com/EerieEssex ....or by leaving us a review. Support the show

    1h 15m
  5. The Halloweeners

    27/10/2024

    The Halloweeners

    Send us a text Our latest episode whisks you away on a supernatural journey through the haunting legends and eerie traditions of East Anglia. We start at the East Anglian Folklore Centre in Colchester, unraveling the rich history of Halloween customs, like the flower-adorned graves in Witham and the mesmerising divination rituals that once defined All Hallows' Eve. Discover how commercialism has morphed these once somber traditions of remembrance into today’s festive spectacle.    Support the show

    29 min
  6. Oh I do like to haunt beside the seaside!🎼

    17/08/2024

    Oh I do like to haunt beside the seaside!🎼

    Send us a text The weather is grand so we are off to the seaside! Join us for some coastal eerie tales. If you have any more information about these stories or want to share your own experience please contact us via: eerieessexpodcast@gmail.com You can support us on Ko-Fi and Patreon: https://ko-fi.com/eerieessex https://www.patreon.com/EerieEssex ....or by leaving us a review. Support the show

    41 min
  7. Eerie Essex on the Road: The Harsnett Road hauntings

    31/07/2024

    Eerie Essex on the Road: The Harsnett Road hauntings

    Send us a text We are back with another tale we collected on the road. It seems things go bump in the night a lot in New Town, Colchester...particularly on Harsnett Road. Eerie Essex on the road was supported by the Essex County Council Arts and Cultural Fund, who provided funding and support for this undertaking.  If you have any more information about these stories or want to share your own experience please contact us via: eerieessexpodcast@gmail.com You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram. Just search for Eerie Essex! You can support us on Ko-Fi and Patreon: https://ko-fi.com/eerieessex https://www.patreon.com/EerieEssex ....or by leaving us a review. Support the show

    46 min
  8. Eerie Essex: Video haunts the Radio Star with Dr Cal Cooper

    03/06/2024

    Eerie Essex: Video haunts the Radio Star with Dr Cal Cooper

    Send us a text Join us as we delve into the eerie world of telephone calls from the dead with guest host Dr Callum E Cooper. Cal is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Northampton, UK. He received a PhD from the University of Northampton for work on thanatology, positive psychology and anomalous experiences, and a second PhD from Manchester Metropolitan University for work on parapsychology and spontaneous case methodology. Some of his professional positions include: Council Member of the Society for Psychical Research (and also sits on its Survival Research Committee), a Professional Member of the Parapsychological Association, and a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society. He has produced over 100 papers, articles, chapters, and authored or edited 4 books. Cal is also one of the experts on Uncanny, the hit BBC podcast with Danny Robins.  You can find Cal's latest book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Telephone-Calls-Dead-Callum-Cooper/dp/0957107412/ref=sr_1_18?crid=C9BZ281UF49J&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8R97aH0d-f6ZxeLGER9BB4CPge5-87CgJUySA63Bz_i-aO9W6R7625kn-8xNietmHVWsbejKz7QITnmgF9FgWWQX8EqxcHvhm3iSqCrfnrkK8p0uIw61Fasxf8-Kpn-mAT2YmYBdbTQ_xWrI7Lkj4zg9fcyIJQG7MSGsrtdWt55YIQIK9CRc6Gb6AaW8oVQjdlmN_K8CYjWThwAdeSdR9OSJc_vARt_-LobzCyM9MOs.pUTsfdy5O4-7B3UFCn1yAFjI_lYNqKo5KjJjFVPxZFc&dib_tag=se&keywords=phone+calls+from+the+dead&qid=1717112725&sprefix=phone+calls+from+the+dead%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-18 If you have any more information about these stories or want to share your own experience please contact us via: eerieessexpodcast@gmail.com Also please contact us with any tales of telephones calls, voice mails, emails, messages from the dead. You can support us on Ko-Fi and Patreon: https://ko-fi.com/eerieessex https://www.patreon.com/EerieEssex ....or by leaving us a review. Support the show

    1h 24m
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About

A podcast for those who want to join us on our journey into the stranger side of the county. We will be exploring the folklore, urban legends and supernatural encounters that form part of it's rich history.

Information

  • Creator
    Bethan Briggs-Miller and Ailsa Clarke
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Eerie Essex
  • Show Website
    Eerie Essex

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