Ghost Tales by the Fireside - True Ghost Stories Podcast

Clem Dallaway
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True ghost stories from the UK by Clem Dallaway If you’re enjoying my content and want to help me make even better episodes, you can now support me on Buy Me A Coffee. Every bit helps me upgrade my gear, spend more time researching, and keep bringing you the stories you love. Just head over to https://buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales — it’s quick, easy, and really makes a difference. Thanks for keeping this going!

  1. 3d ago

    Hampton Court Palace – Ghosts, History & Haunted Legends

    Step inside one of Britain's most famous royal palaces, where five centuries of history meet some of the country's most enduring ghost stories. In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we journey through the remarkable story of Hampton Court Palace. From Cardinal Wolsey's magnificent vision to Henry VIII's Tudor court, from the birth of Prince Edward to the tragic final days of Jane Seymour and the desperate flight of Catherine Howard, the palace has witnessed moments that changed English history forever. As darkness falls, another Hampton Court begins to emerge. Discover the legend of Catherine Howard's screams echoing through the Haunted Gallery, the ghostly figure of Jane Seymour carrying a candle on the Silverstick Stairs, the mysterious Grey Lady of Sybil Penn, the unexplained footsteps and voices reported by palace staff, and the famous CCTV footage that reignited worldwide interest in Hampton Court's haunted reputation. Join me as we explore the history, folklore and ghost stories that have made Hampton Court Palace one of the most haunted royal residences in Britain. Original music featured in this episode: The Dark One https://open.spotify.com/track/4MZXu2IK4koUe1L7nMDO8Q Among the Graves https://open.spotify.com/track/6rPZ5P5QW4nY5Lk9GmL8nP Website: https://ghosttales.co.uk Support the podcast and download MP3 episodes: https://buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales #HamptonCourt #HamptonCourtPalace #GhostTalesByTheFireside #GhostStories #HauntedHistory #HenryVIII #CatherineHoward #JaneSeymour #SybilPenn #HauntedGallery #TudorHistory #BritishHistory #EnglishHistory #RoyalHistory #HauntedPlaces #Paranormal #DarkHistory #Folklore #HistoryPodcast #GhostPodcast

    Hampton Court Palace – Ghosts, History & Haunted Legends

  2. 6d ago ·  Bonus

    Jenny Gallows' Pit - The Ghost That Waited for the Eighth Circuit - Dark Folklore

    High on the white cliffs of Flamborough Head lies a lonely hollow known as Jenny Gallows' Pit. At first glance, it appears to be nothing more than a shallow depression in the earth. But for generations, local people believed it was haunted by the restless spirit of a young woman named Jenny Gallows. Children whispered that anyone who ran around the pit nine times would hear the fairies. Yet an older, darker legend warned that the real danger came long before the ninth circuit. On the eighth... Jenny herself was said to climb from the pit. In this Dark Folklore episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore one of Yorkshire's most unsettling forgotten legends, the chilling rhyme attributed to Jenny Gallows, and the terrifying story of the farmer who dared to mock the old superstition—only to discover that some legends are best left untested. Was it simply an old fireside tale... or did something truly haunt the lonely cliffs above the North Sea? If you enjoy Ghost Tales by the Fireside, please follow the podcast and leave a rating or review—it really helps others discover the show. More ghost stories, folklore and bonus content: https://www.ghosttales.co.uk #GhostTalesByTheFireside #JennyGallows #DarkFolklore #Flamborough #YorkshireFolklore #BritishFolklore #GhostStories #HauntedBritain #Paranormal #Folklore #HistoryPodcast #GhostPodcast #MythsAndLegends

    Jenny Gallows' Pit - The Ghost That Waited for the Eighth Circuit - Dark Folklore

  3. Jul 23

    Studley Castle: The Grey Lady & Warwickshire's Haunted Castle

    Is Studley Castle one of Warwickshire's most haunted places? In Episode 100 of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we journey through almost 1,000 years of history to uncover the legends, folklore and ghost stories surrounding Studley Castle. Discover the forgotten Norman castle, the lost Benedictine priory, the tragic legend of the Grey Lady, mysterious footsteps, phantom figures, the scent of lavender and the unexplained experiences reported by visitors and staff over the years. Were these simple stories born from an ancient landscape... or does something still linger within the castle walls? Website https://www.ghosttales.co.uk Support the podcast & download MP3s https://buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales Music by Clem Dallaway The Dark One https://open.spotify.com/track/58IwqgxMwiwedfWHF8wtyl?si=iKvHXEv_QSSrfGxj1TEy1Q&utm_source=copy-link Among The Graves https://open.spotify.com/track/4hvMSzbWhO5U7cB1SONmAU?si=chYAVWJRRI-DNfDRmLJCdA&utm_source=copy-link They Came Back by Stephen Coates: https://amzn.eu/d/0egavirP #GhostTales #GhostTalesByTheFireside #StudleyCastle #GreyLady #Warwickshire #GhostStories #TrueGhostStories #HauntedCastle #HauntedEngland #Paranormal #BritishFolklore #DarkHistory #HauntedPlaces #HistoryPodcast #GhostPodcast

    Studley Castle: The Grey Lady & Warwickshire's Haunted Castle

  4. Jul 20

    Mermaid's Pool - The Dark Folklore of Kinder Scout's Haunted Waters

    High on Kinder Scout, hidden amongst the peat and heather of the Peak District, lies a lonely pool wrapped in centuries of folklore. On Easter Eve, it is said a mysterious mermaid rises from the dark water, offering the impossible to those who find her. But every gift comes with a price, and some who reached out to accept her invitation were never seen again. In this Dark Folklore episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we journey into one of Derbyshire's most enduring legends, exploring the haunting tale of Mermaid's Pool, its eerie links to Blake Mere, and the ancient belief that lonely waters should always be treated with respect. Support Ghost Tales by the Fireside and receive MP3 downloads, exclusive episodes and early access: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales Listen to my music: The Dark One https://open.spotify.com/album/4N5vlSRoE9QW05LtzUCsB5?si=1etlelPKRiKxuFD8CggHqw&utm_source=copy-link Among The Graves https://open.spotify.com/album/0UDpIrJ9PjiKjIFWuxdZ2w?si=fPlgh8LCQNKvZGTLw603kA&utm_source=copy-link Visit the Ghost Tales by the Fireside website: https://ghosttales.co.uk If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following, rating and sharing the show. Every review helps more people discover Britain's haunted history, forgotten folklore and ghost stories by the fireside.

    Mermaid's Pool - The Dark Folklore of Kinder Scout's Haunted Waters

  5. Jul 16

    Rosslyn Chapel: Scotland's Most Mysterious Haunted Chapel - Ghosts, Legends & Dark Folklore

    Few places in Britain are surrounded by as much mystery as Rosslyn Chapel. Standing above the wooded gorge of the River North Esk near Edinburgh, this remarkable medieval chapel has inspired centuries of legends. Stories of hidden vaults, the Apprentice Pillar, spectral monks, the White Lady of Rosslyn Castle, the Black Knight of Roslin Glen and the eerie tale of the Burning Chapel have all become woven into the history of this extraordinary place. Join me as we explore the history, folklore and ghost stories of one of Scotland's most fascinating and haunted locations. ghosttales.co.uk Support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales Music by Clem Dallaway The Dark One https://open.spotify.com/track/1l8qDtm7xobSI1Xn9t0d4T Among The Graves https://open.spotify.com/track/4iFJ7YvRjQmJwA6VYx3f7x

    Rosslyn Chapel: Scotland's Most Mysterious Haunted Chapel - Ghosts, Legends & Dark Folklore

  6. Jul 13

    The Rufus Stone: The Mysterious Death of King William II - New Forest History & Folklore

    King William II, better known as William Rufus, rode into the New Forest on a summer hunting trip in the year 1100. By the end of the day he was dead, struck by an arrow under circumstances that remain one of England's greatest unsolved historical mysteries. Was it a tragic hunting accident? An assassination disguised as misfortune? Or was his death linked to the curse that many medieval people believed hung over the New Forest? In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the history behind the Rufus Stone near Minstead, the death of the Red King, the rumours that followed, and the ghostly folklore that still surrounds this quiet corner of Hampshire nearly a thousand years later. From Norman kings and royal hunting forests to phantom riders, spectral legends and one of England's most enduring mysteries, join me as we step back into the shadows of medieval England. Website: www.ghosttales.co.uk Support the podcast and get MP3 downloads: www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales Music by Clem Dallaway The Dark One https://open.spotify.com/track/2O9K4v4wze3JXkTzA7pLMV Among The Graves https://open.spotify.com/track/5SuRjWCCaRYJwUI7fX8e7L #GhostTalesByTheFireside #RufusStone #WilliamRufus #NewForest #NewForestHistory #EnglishFolklore #DarkFolklore #GhostStories #HauntedEngland #MedievalHistory #NormanEngland #HistoricalMystery #ParanormalPodcast #FolklorePodcast #HampshireHistory #BritishFolklore #TrueGhostStories #HistoryPodcast #GhostPodcast The New Forest is filled with ancient stories, but few are as mysterious as the death of King William Rufus. Discover the history, folklore and ghost stories surrounding the Rufus Stone and one of England's greatest unsolved medieval mysteries.

    The Rufus Stone: The Mysterious Death of King William II - New Forest History & Folklore

  7. Jul 9

    The Ghosts of Pendle Hill - Witches, Lancaster Castle & England's Most Haunted Landscape

    For more than four hundred years, the shadow of Pendle Hill has loomed over one of the most infamous episodes in British history. In 1612, a series of accusations led to the trial and execution of ten people accused of witchcraft. Their names became forever linked with Pendle, Lancaster Castle and the surrounding Lancashire countryside. Yet while the history is well documented, the stories did not end at the gallows. In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the haunted legacy of the Pendle Witches, from the eerie churchyard of Newchurch and the mystery of the lost Malkin Tower, to reports of a ghostly woman wandering the slopes of Pendle Hill. We also journey inside Lancaster Castle, where visitors continue to report apparitions, strange voices, unexplained cold spots and encounters with figures said to walk the ancient prison cells. Are these simply legends that have grown around a tragic chapter of history, or has Pendle become one of Britain's truly haunted landscapes? Sit back, relax, and join me by the fireside as we explore the ghosts, folklore and history of Pendle Hill. Website: https://www.ghosttales.co.uk ☕ Support the Podcast & Get MP3s: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales Music featured in this episode: The Dark One https://open.spotify.com/track/58IwqgxMwiwedfWHF8wtyl Among the Graves https://open.spotify.com/track/7FKo2HjnpUDSVWoYi19sNg

    The Ghosts of Pendle Hill - Witches, Lancaster Castle & England's Most Haunted Landscape

  8. Jul 6

    The Fairy Steps of Beetham Fell - Cumbria's Haunted Corpse Road, Fairy Legend & The Cappel Hellhound

    Hidden among the limestone cliffs of Beetham Fell lies one of Cumbria's most unusual folklore sites. The Fairy Steps are best known for an old legend claiming that anyone who can climb the narrow staircase without touching the rock walls will be granted a wish by the fairies. But beneath the famous tale lies a much darker history. For centuries, the Fairy Steps formed part of an ancient corpse road used to carry the dead from Arnside to St Michael and All Angels Church in Beetham. Funeral processions crossed the fell, navigating the narrow limestone passage with the aid of ropes and iron rings set into the rock. The area is also linked to the legend of the Cappel, a terrifying black dog said to haunt the lanes around Beetham. With blazing eyes and a reputation as an omen of death, the creature became one of Cumbria's most chilling pieces of folklore. Join me as we explore the history, folklore and ghostly traditions surrounding one of the Lake District's most fascinating hidden landmarks. Website: https://www.ghosttales.co.uk Support the podcast and access exclusive MP3s: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales Music featured: The Dark One https://open.spotify.com/track/4hvMSzbWhO5U7cB1SONmAU Among The Graves https://open.spotify.com/track/1MpkLPbmKqjHtQcUotH70A

    The Fairy Steps of Beetham Fell - Cumbria's Haunted Corpse Road, Fairy Legend & The Cappel Hellhound
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True ghost stories from the UK by Clem Dallaway If you’re enjoying my content and want to help me make even better episodes, you can now support me on Buy Me A Coffee. Every bit helps me upgrade my gear, spend more time researching, and keep bringing you the stories you love. Just head over to https://buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales — it’s quick, easy, and really makes a difference. Thanks for keeping this going!

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