Macabre London

Macabre London Podcast
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Do you like your history haunted? Then Macabre London is the podcast for you. Every fortnight we'll unravel a tale that's gruesome, horrifying or downright macabre. Get bonus content on Patreon (https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/806851) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 23 HR AGO

    Boudicca Burns London - The Summoning of Goddess Andraste ft Dr Francis Young

    Did 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 how powerful and blood thirsty she may have been ( did she wear a serpent as a crown?) and we learn how the Romans nearly quit their invasion after being terrified by the wailing banshees of Mona (modern day Anglesey). So come and join us as we delve into ancient Britain and learn about the fiery vengeance of the pagans, druids and the celts. The first stops in this series are: How the druids came to beHow London became occupiedThe Romans are coming!Boudicca and the Iceni Tribe try to compromiseThe Romans attack Boudicca and her daughtersBoudicca gets mad, then gets evenThe fall of Camulodunum, Londinium & VeralamiumThe fall of Boudicca So if you're interested in magick, the occult, historical beliefs, witchcraft and just how the religion we know today was developed and forged in the old fires, with the occasional human sacrifice thrown in, then make sure you join me, this is just the beginning! This series is sponsored by Snag - Clothing for Every Body! Make sure you check them out www.snagtights.com ------------------------ If you love British true crime, unsolved mysteries, and historical murders, don’t miss this episode! Also available wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/macabrelondon ------------------------- Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens https://podfollow.com/queens --------------------------- SUPPORT ME ———————— ONE OFF DONATIONS: Paypal - paypal.me/macabrelondon KO-FI: ko-fi.com/macabrelondon PATREON: www.patreon.com/macabrelondon AMAZON WISHLIST - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/... MERCH! - https://macabrelondon-shop.fourthwall.com ——————————- Thank you to our executive producer patrons - Bec, Christophe, Christina, Heathers Leg, Lisa, Mary, Matilda, Ravelle, Sally, Sam, Sarah, Sarah A, Terri & Veronica And to all of our wonderful £5 tier patrons... Amy, Andrea, Andrew, Boudicca, Claire R, Claire S, Creepy Paper, David R, Denise, Helen, Inge, Jo, JT, Kathryn, Kelly, Kylee, Lindal, Liz, Shannon, Steph, The Paranormal Princess, ZozoLAM, And thanks to all other patrons too! ———————— SOCIAL MEDIA --------------------------------------------- Insta: @nikkimacabrelondon TikTok: @macabrelondon Facebook: @macabrelondon Email: macabrelondon@hotmail.com --------------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  2. 17 FEB

    The Secrets of Human Sacrifice in London - Belief & The Occult in London - EP 1

    Were 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 series are: What the occult is and how the word came to existHow London became occupiedWho did people worship and what did they do to appease their gods?Who were the Pagans, Druids, Celts and ancient mystic BritonsHoards and votive depositionHuman SacrificeThe Roman Invasion begins and what are the Briton's gonna do about it? One word...FIGHT! So if you're interested in magick, the occult, historical beliefs, witchcraft and just how the religion we know today was developed and forged in the old fires, with the occasional human sacrifice thrown in, then make sure you join me, this is just the beginning! This series is sponsored by Snag - Clothing for Every Body! Make sure you check them out www.snagtights.com ------------------------ If you love British true crime, unsolved mysteries, and historical murders, don’t miss this episode! Also available wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/macabrelondon ------------------------- Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens https://podfollow.com/queens --------------------------- SUPPORT ME ———————— ONE OFF DONATIONS: Paypal - paypal.me/macabrelondon KO-FI: ko-fi.com/macabrelondon PATREON: www.patreon.com/macabrelondon AMAZON WISHLIST - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/... MERCH! - https://macabrelondon-shop.fourthwall.com ——————————- Thank you to our executive producer patrons - Bec, Christophe, Christina, Heathers Leg, Lisa, Mary, Matilda, Ravelle, Sally, Sam, Sarah, Sarah A, Terri & Veronica And to all of our wonderful £5 tier patrons... Amy, Andrea, Andrew, Boudicca, Claire R, Claire S, Creepy Paper, David R, Denise, Helen, Inge, Jo, JT, Kathryn, Kelly, Kylee, Lindal, Liz, Shannon, Steph, The Paranormal Princess, ZozoLAM, And thanks to all other patrons too! ———————— SOCIAL MEDIA --------------------------------------------- Insta: @nikkimacabrelondon TikTok: @macabrelondon Facebook: @macabrelondon Email: macabrelondon@hotmail.com --------------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  3. 10 FEB

    How 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 the first few episodes- spoiler alert, we'll be going over the first time London burned in the great fire that may have been caused by a goddess. But for the moment, I'm going to be introducing what this series is all about, how you can get involved and for the first time, welcoming experts to teach you AND me about these incredible esoteric worlds that we've yet to delve down. This will still be the Macabre London you know and love and I'll still be following real life stories which are linked to the occult. Expect tales of prehistoric beliefs, how London was made alongside the druids, Roman curses, medieval witch hunts, how London had a queen who was assisted by a magician, the search for gold, the science behind divination, how the tarot was formed, the Victorian obsession with psychics and psychedelics and how the Golden Dawn helped to bring about more new spiritual ideas in London than has possibly been seen ever since. We'll zoom into the astral realm of war time London and beyond into the occult resurgence of the 1970's then all the way up to the modern day and how Hackney may be a new spiritual portal! So if you're interested in the strange, then this series is for you! So if you're interested in magic, the occult, historical beliefs and just how the religion we know today was developed and forged in the old fires, with the occasional human sacrifice thrown in, then make sure you join me, this is just the beginning! ------------------------ If you love British true crime, unsolved mysteries, and historical murders, don’t miss this episode! Also available wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/macabrelondon ------------------------- Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens https://podfollow.com/queens --------------------------- SUPPORT ME ———————— ONE OFF DONATIONS: Paypal - paypal.me/macabrelondon KO-FI: ko-fi.com/macabrelondon PATREON: www.patreon.com/macabrelondon AMAZON WISHLIST - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/... MERCH! - https://macabrelondon-shop.fourthwall.com ——————————- Thank you to our executive producer patrons - Bec, Christophe, Christina, Heathers Leg, Lisa, Mary, Matilda, Ravelle, Sally, Sam, Sarah, Sarah A, Terri & Veronica And to all of our wonderful £5 tier patrons... Amy Andrea Andrew Boudicca Claire R Claire S Creepy Paper David R Denise Helen Inge Jo JT Kathryn Kelly Kylee Lindal Liz Shannon Steph The Paranormal Princess ZozoLAM And thanks to all other patrons too! ———————— SOCIAL MEDIA --------------------------------------------- Insta: @nikkimacabrelondon TikTok: @macabrelondon Facebook: @macabrelondon Email: macabrelondon@hotmail.com --------------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6 min

  4. 24/12/2025

    A Ghost Story For Christmas

    Merry Christmas! Thanks for all your kind messages, comments and words of support, it really makes a difference. More news about what's to come in 2026 in January. But for now, enjoy - Dark Christmas by Janette Winterson - read by Nikki Druce. There are ads in this ep which may disrupt you if you're trying to sleep. If you want this Ad free, you can listen on Patreon. Sweet dreams! Xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  5. 14/12/2025

    Christmas is cancelled - sorry

    Not what I wanted to be putting out by RIP to my dear cat Boots who died yesterday - 13/12/25. She was an excellent cat, friend and daughter to me, I loved her so much and she was my family. I know many of you will know how much this hurts so thank you for understanding, this was not what I wanted to be doing at all, everything was very sudden and not expected but she was an old lady at 14 and she had a wonderful life. My brain is not in the game to be editing and putting things out so I'll see you all in 2026. Not a beg at all but just being very honest that if I don't put content out, I don't get paid so if you've ever considered patreon or want to use my KOFI or PayPal, that would be very useful and also help with the vet bills but as always, please don't be offended or upset if you don't want to or can't afford to, it's 100% fine and the pre and post roll ads on this ep are automatic. Just giving the option for those who can and would like to. You can also download old episodes and listen as that helps as well. Thanks so much for understanding, being kind and knowing that grief is a tricky beast.See you in 2026. www.patreon.com/macabrelondon https://ko-fi.com/macabrelondon paypal.me/macabrelondon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min

  6. 09/12/2025

    The Unsolved Christmas Murder of Rose Mylett | Crimes of Christmas Past 1

    In December 1888, when London’s East End was still haunted by the fear of Jack the Ripper, another woman was found strangled in the street: Rose Mylett. And just like that, the terror returned. This episode takes you deep into the investigation that never reached a conclusion — a tragic death brushed aside by authorities desperate for normality at Christmas. Who killed Rose? And why did the case fade into the fog of history? We’ll also step through the East End’s bleak holiday reality — overcrowded slums, freezing workhouses, and empty tables — and how Charles Dickens played an unlikely part in transforming Christmas into a moment of hope. Perfect for fans of unsolved mysteries, historical true crime, and eerie Victorian storytelling. Todays episode is sponsored by Wolf Escape Games - www.wolfescapegames.com - to get your special discount code of 30% off any game or bundle. Use the code: MACABRE5 ------------------------ If you love British true crime, unsolved mysteries, and historical murders, don’t miss this episode! Also available wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/macabrelondon ------------------------- Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens https://podfollow.com/queens --------------------------- SUPPORT THE SHOW ———————— ONE OFF DONATIONS: Paypal - paypal.me/macabrelondon KO-FI: ko-fi.com/macabrelondon PATREON: www.patreon.com/macabrelondon AMAZON WISHLIST - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/40QPASZ8UGDG?ref_=wl_share ——————————- Thank you to our executive producer patrons - Bec, Christophe, Christina, Heathers Leg, Lisa, Mary, Matilda, Ravelle, Sally, Sam, Sarah, Sarah A, Terri & Veronica And to all of our wonderful £5 tier patrons... Amy Andrea Andrew Boudicca Claire R Claire S Creepy Paper David R Denise Helen Inge Jo JT Kathryn Kelly Kylee Lindal Liz Shannon Steph The Paranormal Princess Vee ZozoLAM And thanks to all other patrons too! ———————— SOCIAL MEDIA --------------------------------------------- Insta: @nikkimacabrelondon X: @macabrelondon TikTok: @macabrelondon Facebook: @macabrelondon Email: macabrelondon@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  7. 02/12/2025

    The Murders That Forced Forensics to Evolve: Inside London’s Darkest Cases

    Forensic 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 century to examine how the chilling actions of serial killers Reg Christie and Dennis Nilsen broadened the scope of forensic investigation — from body recovery to behavioural patterns and beyond. Then, we look at how modern forensic advancements reopened previously unsolved cases, most notably the landmark case of Stephen Lawrence, where new technology finally gave investigators the tools needed to secure long-awaited justice. Finally, we explore how forensics operates when the crime scene spans an entire city — through the extraordinary investigative efforts following the 7/7 London bombings, where thousands of pieces of evidence had to be located, logged, analysed, and understood. If you love dark history, true crime, and the hidden mechanics of how cases are solved, this episode uncovers the science, the stories, and the London crimes that changed everything. Todays episode is sponsored by Wolf Escape Games - www.wolfescapegames.com - to get your special discount code of 30% off any game or bundle. Use the code: MACABRE5 Please check out our sponsor - London Nootropics at www.londonnootropics.com and use the discount code MACABRE at checkout to receive 20% off any order. ------------------------ If you love British true crime, unsolved mysteries, and historical murders, don’t miss this episode! Also available wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/macabrelondon ------------------------- Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens https://podfollow.com/queens --------------------------- SUPPORT THE SHOW ———————— ONE OFF DONATIONS: Paypal - paypal.me/macabrelondon KO-FI: ko-fi.com/macabrelondon PATREON: www.patreon.com/macabrelondon AMAZON WISHLIST - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/40QPASZ8UGDG?ref_=wl_share ——————————- Thank you to our executive producer patrons - Bec, Christophe, Christina, Heathers Leg, Lisa, Mary, Matilda, Ravelle, Sally, Sam, Sarah, Sarah A, Terri & Veronica And to all of our wonderful £5 tier patrons... Amy Andrea Andrew Boudicca Claire R Claire S Creepy Paper David R Denise Helen Inge Jo JT Kathryn Kelly Kylee Lindal Liz Shannon Steph The Paranormal Princess Vee ZozoLAM And thanks to all other patrons too! ———————— SOCIAL MEDIA --------------------------------------------- Insta: @nikkimacabrelondon X: @macabrelondon TikTok: @macabrelondon Facebook: @macabrelondon Email: macabrelondon@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  8. 18/11/2025

    Women of the Watch: How London’s First Female Police Officers Fought Their Way Into the Force

    In 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 this episode, we uncover the scandals, political battles, and public panics that shaped the rise of female policing up to the present day. We’ll meet the pioneers who walked these fog-shrouded streets long before society believed they should, and discover how their work changed crime-fighting in the capital forever. Perfect for fans of dark history, untold stories, social history, women’s rights history, London lore, and true crime documentaries. Please check out our sponsor - London Nootropics at www.londonnootropics.com and use the discount code MACABRE at checkout to receive 20% off any order. Todays episode is sponsored by Jeff Wayne's The War Of The Worlds The Immersive Experience - www.waroftheworldsimmersive.com - to get your special discount code of £10 off any two or more tickets purchased. Use the code: MACABRE10 ------------------------ If you love British true crime, unsolved mysteries, and historical murders, don’t miss this episode! Also available wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/macabrelondon ------------------------- Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens https://podfollow.com/queens --------------------------- SUPPORT ME ———————— ONE OFF DONATIONS: Paypal - paypal.me/macabrelondon KO-FI: ko-fi.com/macabrelondon PATREON: www.patreon.com/macabrelondon AMAZON WISHLIST - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/... MERCH! - https://macabrelondon-shop.fourthwall.com ——————————- Thank you to our executive producer patrons - Bec, Christophe, Christina, Heathers Leg, Lisa, Mary, Matilda, Ravelle, Sally, Sam, Sarah, Sarah A, Terri & Veronica And to all of our wonderful £5 tier patrons... Amy Andrea Andrew Boudicca Claire R Claire S Creepy Paper David R Denise Helen Inge Jo JT Kathryn Kelly Kylee Lindal Liz Shannon Steph The Paranormal Princess Vee ZozoLAM And thanks to all other patrons too! ———————— SOCIAL MEDIA --------------------------------------------- Insta: @nikkimacabrelondon X: @macabrelondon TikTok: @macabrelondon Facebook: @macabrelondon Email: macabrelondon@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Full Sources Available on Request https://www.policeconduct.gov.uk/news/iopc-learning-wayne-couzens-failures-after-panel-finds-gross-misconduct-against-ex-met  https://www.bawp.org/women-in-policing-history/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
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Do you like your history haunted? Then Macabre London is the podcast for you. Every fortnight we'll unravel a tale that's gruesome, horrifying or downright macabre. Get bonus content on Patreon (https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/806851) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Macabre London Podcast
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    220
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2017- Nikki Druce and Macabre London
  • Show Website
    Macabre London

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