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

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    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
  2. Highgate Cemetery: Ghosts, Graves and the Vampire

    5d ago

    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
  3. 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
  4. Tamworth Castle - Ghost Stories & Dark Folklore

    Jun 11

    Tamworth Castle - Ghost Stories & Dark Folklore

    Tamworth Castle rises above the town as one of Staffordshire's most recognisable landmarks, but its story begins long before the Norman Conquest. In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the ancient mound beneath the castle, the Saxon kingdom of Mercia, and the role of Æthelflæd, daughter of Alfred the Great, in defending one of England's most important early settlements. Archaeological discoveries have revealed enormous defensive ditches surrounding the site, providing evidence of Tamworth's significance more than a thousand years ago. Alongside the history, we examine the castle's enduring ghost stories, including the legend of the Black Lady, the mysterious Ghost Room, reports of phantom footsteps, unexplained sounds in empty chambers, and the folklore that has become woven into the fabric of the building. Rather than separating history from haunting, Tamworth Castle offers a rare opportunity to explore how the two have become intertwined across centuries of memory, legend, and lived experience. A journey into one of England's oldest centres of power, where archaeology, folklore, and ghost stories meet. Visit: www.ghosttales.co.uk Support the podcast: www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales Music Featured in Ghost Tales by the Fireside The Dark One – Clem Dallaway https://open.spotify.com/track/58IwqgxMwiwedfWHF8wtyl?si=Bwv7d1RcQJKLDegEp2gl-g Among The Graves – Clem Dallaway https://open.spotify.com/track/4hvMSzbWhO5U7cB1SONmAU?si=8gbSnYFTQXyD_cUnGYmUew #GhostStories #TamworthCastle #HauntedHistory #ParanormalPodcast #EnglishHistory

    17 min
  5. The Mermaid of Zennor - Dark Folklore from Cornwall

    Jun 8

    The Mermaid of Zennor - Dark Folklore from Cornwall

    Deep in the remote Cornish village of Zennor stands St Senara’s Church, home to one of Britain’s most famous pieces of folklore — the medieval Mermaid Chair. For centuries, local legend has claimed a mysterious woman became entranced by the singing of a young church chorister before leading him beneath the sea at nearby Pendour Cove, still known today as Mermaid’s Cove. In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the real history of the church, the origins of the famous carving, and the folklore that still surrounds Cornwall’s Atlantic coastline. Music by Clem Dallaway — “Among the Graves” https://open.spotify.com/track/4hvMSzbWhO5U7cB1SONmAU?si=JRQtSjudRzaD0cLJjyYKTw Website: www.ghosttales.co.uk Support the podcast / MP3s & PDF books: www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales #DarkFolklore #Cornwall #GhostStories #BritishFolklore #Paranormal #GhostTalesByTheFireside

    8 min
  6. The Haunting of Longdendale - Phantom Plane Crashes and the Devil’s Bonfires

    Jun 4

    The Haunting of Longdendale - Phantom Plane Crashes and the Devil’s Bonfires

    High above Glossop, the Longdendale valley cuts through the Peak District beneath dark reservoirs, Roman roads, and some of the bleakest moorland in England. For generations, locals have reported strange lights moving across the hills after dark. They called them the Devil’s Bonfires. Then in 1997, emergency crews searched the moors for a crashed aircraft that apparently never existed. In this episode, we explore the real history, archaeology, aviation disasters, folklore, and unexplained stories surrounding one of Britain’s most atmospheric valleys. Including: The Longdendale Lights The Phantom Plane Crash Bleaklow aircraft wrecks Roman roads across the Pennines The Victorian Wild Man legend Peak District folklore and ghost stories www.ghosttales.co.uk Support the podcast and get MP3s & PDF books: www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales

    16 min
  7. The Ghostly Boots of Besford - Haunted Worcestershire Folklore

    Jun 1 ·  Bonus

    The Ghostly Boots of Besford - Haunted Worcestershire Folklore

    Deep in the Worcestershire countryside lies a place once known as Dog Kennel Place, where local folklore tells of a kennelman killed by his own hounds in the darkness of the eighteenth century. Long afterwards, people claimed to hear ghostly boots crossing the fields at night, their spurs faintly jingling in the mist. In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we explore the history of Besford, the legends surrounding Church Farm, the discovery of strange human remains in 1930, and the darker side of English rural folklore. True ghost stories, haunted history, folklore, phantom footsteps, and forgotten places from the heart of old England. Support the podcast and get access to MP3s and PDF books at: ghosttales.co.uk ghost stories, haunted Worcestershire, Besford ghost story, English folklore, phantom footsteps, ghostly boots, haunted countryside, British ghost stories, paranormal podcast, haunted England, folklore podcast, dark folklore, supernatural legends, Church Farm Besford, Ghost Tales by the Fireside

    10 min
  8. Berkeley Castle: The Death of Edward II - History, Hauntings & Medieval Folklore

    May 28

    Berkeley Castle: The Death of Edward II - History, Hauntings & Medieval Folklore

    Berkeley Castle has stood above the Severn Vale for nearly a thousand years. Behind its Norman walls lie stories of imprisonment, political betrayal, medieval superstition, and the mysterious death of King Edward II in 1327. In this episode, we explore the real history of the castle, the archaeology hidden within its stonework, the folklore that gathered around Edward’s final days, and the quieter ghost stories still connected to the old upper chambers and corridors today. This is not the legend people usually tell. It is the place beneath the legend. Ghost Tales by the Fireside www.ghosttales.co.uk Support the podcast and get MP3s & PDF books: www.buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales Berkeley Castle, Edward II, haunted castles, ghost stories, medieval England, English folklore, paranormal podcast, haunted history, Gloucestershire history, British ghost stories, Norman castles, dark history, historical mysteries, Ghost Tales by the Fireside

    15 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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