In this bumper episode I explore why so many ghost stories and hauntings have a connection with crime or criminals.
I investigate the local legend of Biggleswade's Murder Bridge, a place every school child knows not to approach.
I tell you the tale of Thomas Dun, reported to be Black Tom's phantom friend or even the real Black Tom. His 800 year old story is full of despicable deeds and more strange and eerie folk tales.
And finally as a real treat, I talk with Wayne from Eerie Edinburgh about why he thinks so many ghostly stories centre around criminals and victims of crime. Many such stories feature on his wonderful podcast and YouTube videos.
You can find a full transcript of today's episodes, notes, photographs and further reading on the show blog weirdinthewade.blog
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Researched, written and presented by Nat Doig
Show Theme by Tess Savigear
All additional music and sound effects Epidemic Sound
15. Weird Wanders Two: My night in York's Most Haunted Inn
14. Weird Wanders One: Blind George Ghost of Anstey
13. Ghostly Crime Part 2: Biggleswade Body Snatchers and Things That Go Bump in the Night
11. Black Tom Phantom Highwayman of Bedford
Bonus Episode: Facing my Demons at the Black Magic Church
10. The Ghosts of St Mary’s Old Church
9. The Black Magic Church
Bonus Episode: More Big Cats of Bedfordshire and Beyond
8. The Most Haunted Pub in Biggleswade
7. The Big Cat of Biggleswade and Phantom Felines
6. The Potton Poisoner: Part 3
5. The Potton Poisoner: Part Two
4. The Potton Poisoner: Part One
Bonus Episode: Updates, News and a New Spooky Story
3. What’s Haunting Potton Wood?
Bonus Episode: Luton’s Noontide Hag
2) Flying Saucers Over Biggleswade
Bonus Mini Episode: The Silsoe Grey Lady
Bonus Episode: The Great Fire of Biggleswade, New Evidence.
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