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

    2d ago

    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

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

    5d ago

    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

    9 min
  3. Borley Rectory: England's Most Haunted House - The Truth Behind the Legend

    Jul 2

    Borley Rectory: England's Most Haunted House - The Truth Behind the Legend

    Borley Rectory has been called England's most haunted house for nearly a century. Stories of a ghostly nun, phantom footsteps, mysterious messages appearing on walls, ringing bells, poltergeist activity and unexplained apparitions transformed a quiet Essex rectory into the most famous paranormal case in British history. But how much of the story was real? In this extended episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the complete history of Borley Rectory, from its construction in the 1860s and the experiences reported by the Bull family, through the investigations of renowned paranormal researcher Harry Price, to the later controversies that challenged many of the claims. Drawing on contemporary accounts, witness statements, newspaper reports, psychical research records and modern historical investigations, this episode examines both the haunting and the investigation itself. Was Borley Rectory genuinely haunted? Or did England's greatest ghost story grow through folklore, media attention and decades of retelling? This episode was a challenge to record. I've been suffering badly with hayfever while putting it together, so please forgive any rough edges that might have slipped through. While recording, something unusual also happened. After stopping for a short break, I returned and continued recording several sections before discovering that my microphone had somehow been switched off and disconnected. I was the only person in the room. Even stranger, while recording one section of the episode, a faint giggling sound was captured on the microphone. I've left the recording in the episode exactly as it was captured so you can decide for yourself what you're hearing. Join me beside the fireside as we uncover one of the most debated mysteries in paranormal history. Original music by Clem Dallaway featured in this episode: Ghost Tales https://open.spotify.com/track/1MpkLPbmKqjHtQcUotH70A?si=m6zHAbKPRVinqLkqZr194A Among The Graves https://open.spotify.com/album/0MsJ7Mjhx1sRXpax74rWpy?si=_7nsX8SxRJ6DqZvz0VyyQA The Dark One https://open.spotify.com/album/0MsJ7Mjhx1sRXpax74rWpy?si=_7nsX8SxRJ6DqZvz0VyyQA Additional atmospheric music from the album: https://open.spotify.com/album/0MsJ7Mjhx1sRXpax74rWpy?si=_7nsX8SxRJ6DqZvz0VyyQA Support the podcast and get access to MP3s: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales Website: https://www.ghosttales.co.uk #BorleyRectory #GhostStories #TrueGhostStories #EnglandsMostHauntedHouse #HarryPrice #Paranormal #HauntedBritain #GhostTalesByTheFireside #HauntedPlaces #Essex #Folklore #BritishHistory #Supernatural #GhostPodcast #HauntedEngland #PsychicalResearch #HistoryPodcast #ParanormalHistory #MysteryPodcast #EVP #ClemDallaway #DarkFolklore #HauntedHistory

    1h 18m
  4. The Goodwin Sands & The Ghost Ship Lady Lovibond - Kent's Greatest Maritime Mystery

    Jun 29 ·  Bonus

    The Goodwin Sands & The Ghost Ship Lady Lovibond - Kent's Greatest Maritime Mystery

    Just off the coast of Deal in Kent lies one of the most dangerous stretches of water in Britain. The Goodwin Sands have claimed thousands of ships over the centuries, creating a vast maritime graveyard beneath the English Channel. In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the history of the Goodwin Sands, from devastating shipwrecks and the Great Storm of 1703 to the enduring legend of the Lady Lovibond, Britain's most famous ghost ship. According to folklore, the doomed vessel returns every fifty years to repeat its final voyage across the sands, though historians have never found evidence proving the ship ever existed. Was the Lady Lovibond a real ship lost to the sea, or a legend that grew from centuries of tragedy on the Goodwin Sands? Join me as we separate history from folklore and uncover one of Britain's greatest maritime mysteries. Website https://www.ghosttales.co.uk Support the Podcast, Download MP3s https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales Music Featured in this Episode The Dark One https://open.spotify.com/track/7FKo2HjnpUDSVWoYi19sNg Among The Graves https://open.spotify.com/track/58IwqgxMwiwedfWHF8wtyl About Ghost Tales by the Fireside Ghost Tales by the Fireside explores the haunted history, folklore, mysteries and legends of Britain. Each episode combines historical research with traditional ghost stories, local legends and unexplained events from across England, Scotland and Wales.

    18 min
  5. Bagdale Hall & the Ghosts of Whitby - Haunted Whitby Abbey, Dracula & True Ghost Stories

    Jun 25

    Bagdale Hall & the Ghosts of Whitby - Haunted Whitby Abbey, Dracula & True Ghost Stories

    Whitby is one of Britain's most atmospheric towns, where history, archaeology, folklore and reported paranormal experiences meet on the Yorkshire coast. Discover the haunted history of Bagdale Hall, one of Whitby's oldest Tudor buildings. Explore the legend of Browne Bushell, mysterious footsteps, children's voices, Whitby Abbey, St Mary's Churchyard, the 199 Steps, the story of Saint Hilda, the abbey bells legend, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Whitby's maritime ghost stories and the world-famous Whitby Goth Weekend. More episodes, books and ghost stories: https://www.ghosttales.co.uk Original music featured in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4q4UZstxVT6XbsOkBkfP6f?si=yMS8LG1WQm2JM5eyHl227w Support Ghost Tales by the Fireside: https://buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales

    35 min
  6. Knocking Knoll - The Ancient Burial Mound with Three Knocks | Bedfordshire Ghost Stories & Folklore

    Jun 22 ·  Bonus

    Knocking Knoll - The Ancient Burial Mound with Three Knocks | Bedfordshire Ghost Stories & Folklore

    High above the Bedfordshire countryside stands an ancient burial mound known as Knocking Knoll. For centuries, local people claimed to hear three loud knocks coming from beneath the earth, giving rise to one of southern England's most enduring folklore legends. In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the prehistoric origins of Knocking Knoll, its nineteenth-century excavation, the reports collected by Victorian folklorists, and the legends of the old man trapped beneath the hill and the buried warrior guarding hidden treasure. Separating archaeology from folklore, we uncover the history behind one of Britain's most intriguing ancient monuments. Listen to my music inspired by ghosts and folklore: The Dark One – https://open.spotify.com/artist/5TUz7J0M8j0b4JwM6bN8mF Among The Graves – https://open.spotify.com/artist/5TUz7J0M8j0b4JwM6bN8mF Support the podcast and download MP3s: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales Website: https://www.ghosttales.co.uk

    12 min
  7. Highgate Cemetery: Ghosts, Graves and the Vampire

    Jun 18

    Highgate Cemetery: Ghosts, Graves and the Vampire

    Highgate Cemetery is one of the most famous cemeteries in Britain. Hidden among the trees and Victorian monuments of North London are stories of ghostly apparitions, mysterious figures, unexplained sightings and the infamous Highgate Vampire. In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the remarkable history of Highgate Cemetery, from its origins as one of London's Magnificent Seven cemeteries to its decline during the twentieth century. Along the way, we examine reports of the woman in white, the ghostly cyclist, the top-hatted figure, and the extraordinary vampire panic that captured national headlines during the 1970s. Was Highgate truly haunted, or did a neglected Victorian cemetery become the perfect setting for modern folklore? Join us as we separate documented history from legend and explore one of Britain's most enduring paranormal mysteries. Original atmospheric music throughout this episode is composed and performed by Clem Dallaway. Listen to the music from Ghost Tales by the Fireside: The Dark One: https://open.spotify.com/track/0uM9t6zF4Lh5lQ7zL6l4Mq Among The Graves: https://open.spotify.com/track/2eG9YHn6F9uX1eV3m8hQ5X Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales Website: https://www.ghosttales.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ghosttalespodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghosttalespodcast #HighgateCemetery #HighgateVampire #GhostStories #HauntedLondon #Paranormal #DarkHistory #BritishFolklore #LondonHistory #GhostTalesByTheFireside #TrueGhostStories #HauntedBritain #CemeteryGhosts #VictorianLondon

    18 min
  8. Devil's Bridge, Wales - The Legend of the Devil's Bargain and the Black Dog of Pontarfynach

    Jun 15 ·  Bonus

    Devil's Bridge, Wales - The Legend of the Devil's Bargain and the Black Dog of Pontarfynach

    Deep in the hills near Aberystwyth lies one of the most remarkable landmarks in Wales. At Devil's Bridge, three bridges stand one above another above a dramatic gorge carved by the River Mynach. For centuries, travellers have crossed this narrow chasm, while below them waterfalls crash through the rocks and mist drifts through the woodland. But history tells only part of the story. According to local folklore, the oldest bridge was built by the Devil himself after striking a bargain with an old woman whose cow had become stranded across the gorge. The tale of the Devil, the dog and the bridge has become one of Wales' most enduring legends. In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the history of Devil's Bridge, its medieval origins, the dramatic landscape that inspired its folklore, and the stories of the mysterious black dog said to haunt the surrounding woodland. Are these simply legends born from a dangerous landscape, or something more? Website: www.ghosttales.co.uk Support the podcast and get access to MP3s: www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. #DevilsBridge #Wales #WelshFolklore #DarkFolklore #GhostStories #BritishFolklore #ParanormalPodcast #HistoryPodcast

    10 min
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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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