Macabre London Podcast

2023 was quite the year of weird news so I figured it would be fun to go back over it, month by month to regale some of the stranger stories from the year. As there are quite a few strange stories, I'll be spreading this out over a few episodes before the end of 2023 like a cathartic cleansing ritual, so if you’re new here, make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out when the next one is released. Today's stories from January:Mystery Antenna in UtahMummified Crocodile stash uncovered in EgyptTikToker says he's been to Hell and they play Rihanna! So grab yourself a beverage and a suitably festive snack and let's look back on the bin fire that was 2023.Thank you to todays sponsor Magic Mind Check them out at https://www.magicmind.com/macabrelondon and use the code MACABRELONDON at checkout to get 50% off your subscription order or 20% off your one time purchase..------------------------Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1180202350Macabre London is a fortnightly podcast and YouTube show that delves into London's

In a library in Italy, a deal was struck with a rare book dealer to purchase some items they no longer needed. When they returned back to London and unpacked, they realised they'd got more than they bargained for when they found a mystery book which was unexplainable and...unreadable! But, what was this ancient manuscript and what secrets does it hold...and will we ever find out? Today on Macabre Mini Mysteries, we uncover the The mystery of the Voynich Manuscript. Thank you to todays sponsor Magic Mind Check them out at https://www.magicmind.com/macabrelondon and use the code MACABRELONDON at checkout to get 50% off your subscription order or 20% off your one time purchase..------------------------Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1180202350Macabre London is a fortnightly podcast and YouTube show that delves into London's haunted and gruesome history alongside discovering Macabre Mini Mysteries from all over the world!Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens with Cheryl Hole https://p

London has been the main character in many of your favourite horror movies but why does the capital make for such a good unpaid actor and why do directors love using the location to star in their films?Today on Macabre London, we uncover the The History Of Horror Movies in London(Featuring London After Midnight, Death Line, Creep, 28 Days Later, Shaun Of The Dead & Hammer Horror)Thank you to todays sponsor Magic Mind Check them out at https://www.magicmind.com/macabrelondon and use the code MACABRELONDON at checkout to get 50% off your subscription order or 20% off your one time purchase..------------------------Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1180202350Macabre London is a fortnightly podcast and YouTube show that delves into London's haunted and gruesome history alongside discovering Macabre mini Mysteries from all over the world!Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens with Cheryl Hole https://podfollow.com/queens---------------------------SUPPORT ME————————ONE OFF DONATIONS: P

On a calm afternoon, a group of boy scouts embarked on what was meant to be a lovely trip to their summer camp from London to the Isle of Sheppey but when they were within sight of the shore tragedy struck. Today on Macabre London, we uncover the The Tragic Tale of The Leysdown Tragedy: The Lost Boys of LondonThank you to todays sponsor Alterknit Universe! Check them out at https://alterknituniverse.co.uk and use the code MACABRE20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.------------------------Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1180202350Macabre London is a fortnightly podcast and YouTube show that delves into London's haunted and gruesome history alongside discovering Macabre mini Mysteries from all over the world!Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens with Cheryl Hole https://podfollow.com/queens---------------------------SUPPORT ME————————ONE OFF DONATIONS: Paypal - paypal.me/macabrelondonKO-FI: ko-fi.com/macabrelondonPATREON: www.patreon.com/macabrelondonAMAZON WISHLIST - http://am

On an afternoon hike, a professor and his 2 daughters found something horrifying, a burned body. Who was this woman, how did they end up miles away from civilisation and why did no one have any clue about who she was?Today on Macabre Mini Mysteries, we uncover the Mystery of the Isdal Woman. Thank you to todays sponsor Alterknit Universe! Check them out at https://alterknituniverse.co.uk and use the code MACABRE20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.------------------------Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1180202350Macabre London is a fortnightly podcast and YouTube show that delves into London's haunted and gruesome history alongside discovering Macabre mini Mysteries from all over the world!Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens with Cheryl Hole https://podfollow.com/queens---------------------------MERCH! - https://macabrelondon-shop.fourthwall.comPATREON - www.patreon.com/macabrelondon——————————-Thank you to our executive producer patrons - Amy, Christina, Christophe, Kate, Ke

Behind the door of an unassuming terrace house in Notting Hill, one of the most infamous serial killers of all time lurks, but to everyone on the street, he's just John. In this episode we explore the haunting secrets behind the walls of 10 Rillington Place and a criminal trial which would baffle everyone, including the innocent man accused of crimes he didn't commit. Join me as I unravel the layers of deception to John Christie's crimes, examine the long lasting impact he had on the criminal justice system, and reflect on the lives of his many victims.Today on Macabre London, we uncover the horrors hiding inside 10 Rillington Place. Thank you to todays sponsor London Nootropics! Check them out at https://londonnootropics.com/ and use the code MACABRE at checkout to get 20% off your order. ------------------------Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1180202350Macabre London is a fortnightly podcast and YouTube show that delves into London's haunted and gruesome history alongside discovering Macabre mini Mysteries f

Behind the door of an unassuming terrace house in Notting Hill one of the most infamous serial killers of all time lurks but to everyone on the street, he's just John.From his turbulent upbringing marked by family coldness to his shocking transformation into a manipulative murderer, explore the haunting secrets behind the walls of 10 Rillington Place.Join me as I unravel the layers of deception, examine the impact of his crimes, and reflect on the haunting legacy he left behind.Today on Macabre London, we uncover the horrors hiding inside 10 Rillington Place.Thank you to todays sponsor London Nootropics! Check them out at https://londonnootropics.com/ and use the code MACABRE at checkout to get 20% off your order. ------------------------Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1180202350Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens with Cheryl Hole https://podfollow.com/queens---------------------------MERCH! - https://macabrelondon-shop.fourthwall.comPATREON - www.patreon.com/macabrelondon———————

Charles Dickens loved a trashy book or two and who are we to blame him! Today I explore why this may have been his favourite book and what made him draw inspiration from it as I read a few stories from the Terrific Register.Today on Macabre London, we uncover some stories from The Terrific Register------------------------Video version: https://youtu.be/uInA3L4Fu8YMacabre London is a fortnightly podcast and YouTube show that delves into London's haunted and gruesome history alongside discovering Macabre mini Mysteries from all over the world!Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens with Cheryl Hole https://podfollow.com/queens---------------------------MERCH! - https://macabrelondon-shop.fourthwall.comPATREON - www.patreon.com/macabrelondon——————————-Thank you to our executive producer patrons - Amy, Christina, Christophe, Kate, Kevin, Mary, Rose, Sally, Sam, Sarah, Teresa, Terri, Vee & Veronica. And to all of our wonderful £5 tier patrons...Kathryn JoDavid Shannon DeniseAndrew

A top a windswept rocky outcrop stands a lonely lighthouse. Its job for many years has been to forewarn sailors that their boats are at risk of striking one of the many jagged rocks that are hidden deep below the surface which could cause a devastating shipwreck.The lamp which was tended to by three hardy keepers on rotation from the mainland of Scotland, one day went dark and when the watch came to replace the men from the isolated island they were nowhere to be found and the lighthouse itself was deserted sparking one of the greatest mysteries of all time. Today on Macabre Mini Mysteries, we uncover the story of the abandoned Flannan Lighthouse and the fate of its three missing keepers.------------------------Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1180202350Macabre London is a fortnightly podcast and YouTube show that delves into London's haunted and gruesome history alongside discovering Macabre mini Mysteries from all over the world!Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens with Cheryl Ho

Well what have we got here? Neil and Nikki are having a problem. If you feel your day to day life is littered with problems and issues, don't worry, we're here to draw back the curtain to reveal that in fact, everyone, everything, everywhere is HAVING A PROBLEM. Today's topic is "The Problem With Robots". We uncover the inherent problems with our mechanical friends or...lack thereof, a victorian soldier robot called Boilerplate who...well you'll just have to listen to that one and Neil discovers his teenage job is very safe from being snapped up by a mechanical arm as...they have a tendency to kill people! This is a little teaser of what's to come. The podcast will live on Patreon for the moment so if you'd like access to exclusive fortnightly episodes then please sign up, it's cheaper than a coffee! www.patreon.com/macabrelondonIf you're not so keen then please don't worry, normal Macabre London programming will resume ASAP!------------------------Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1180202350Macabre London is a

At the same time Jack the Ripper was active, just down the road in West Ham, a series of mysterious disappearances left the local community in terror. A sad discovery made in an empty property solved one of the cases but two more still remained and then, a mysterious parcel turned up in North London...Today on Macabre London, we uncover the West Ham Vanishings and the murder of Amelia Jeffs.this is pt 2 of this story. part 1 is the episode prior to this one or click the video version here: https://youtu.be/IIMfrk0Hio4------------------------Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1180202350Macabre London is a fortnightly podcast and YouTube show that delves into London's haunted and gruesome history alongside discovering Macabre mini Mysteries from all over the world!Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens with Cheryl Hole https://podfollow.com/queens---------------------------MERCH! - https://macabrelondon-shop.fourthwall.comPATREON - www.patreon.com/macabrelondon——————————-Thank you to our

At the same time Jack the Ripper was active, just down the road in West Ham, a series of mysterious disappearances left the local community in terror. A sad discovery made in an empty property solved one of the cases but two more still remained and then, a mysterious parcel turned up in North London...Today on Macabre London, we uncover the West Ham Vanishings and the murder of Amelia Jeffs.Don't forget to check out Keep It Weird: https://www.keepitweirdpodcast.com/------------------------Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1180202350Macabre London is a fortnightly podcast and YouTube show that delves into London's haunted and gruesome history alongside discovering Macabre mini Mysteries from all over the world!Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens with Cheryl Hole https://podfollow.com/queens---------------------------MERCH! - https://macabrelondon-shop.fourthwall.comPATREON - www.patreon.com/macabrelondon——————————-Thank you to our executive producer patrons - Amy, Christina, Christo

When most people think of serial killers and perhaps the most prolific of them all, a woman's name isn't the first to spring to mind.The act of murder is not solely exclusive to just men but…it’s statistically proven that serial killers are more likely to be male.However, what if I told you it may just be possible that the most prolific serial killer in history was an Italian woman who over a period of almost 20 years racked up around 600 victims. Today on Macabre Mini Mysteries, we uncover the story of Giulia Tofana, the make-up murderess.------------------------Video: https://youtu.be/F23Xbr0JqRwPodcast: https://podfollow.com/1180202350Macabre London is a fortnightly podcast and YouTube show that delves into London's haunted and gruesome history alongside discovering Macabre mini Mysteries from all over the world!Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens with Cheryl Hole https://podfollow.com/queens---------------------------MERCH! - https://macabrelondon-shop.fourthwall.comPATREON

The fear of death is very natural, after all, it’s an inevitable part of life and I'm sorry to break to you and start on a cheery note but every single one of you, will one day be dead. For some people, the fear of dying is so great that they can be considered Thanataphobes, suffering from an intense fear of death and the dying process. For most people, it’s a nagging inevitability that once happened, doesn't bear much thinking about but what if one day you went in for the big sleep but then found yourself waking up surrounded by the claustrophobic walls of a silk lined coffin with no way to get out!Today on Macabre London, we uncover the many stories of people buried alive in London's cemeteries. ------------------------Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1180202350Macabre London is a fortnightly podcast and YouTube show that delves into London's haunted and gruesome history alongside discovering Macabre mini Mysteries from all over the world!Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens with

*Please be aware this episode discusses topics on the theme of depression, self harm, suicide & The Holocaust. Listener discretion is advised*There are many things in life which may lead people to question their existence and place in the world but out of all the external factors which can lead to a bout of the black dog creeping in, a song may not be the first thing that springs to mind that would trigger it. A simple song created by a composer in Hungary in 1933 is said to be responsible for a number of deaths and lore has grown around the composition which says the tune itself is now cursed and any listen of it should be done so with a significant warning. But is the tune a trigger for depression so extreme it would lead to multiple people ending it all or is the legacy of its creation something far darker which would go on to change history forever...Today on Macabre Mini Mysteries, we uncover the legend behind Gloomy Sunday otherwise known as the suicide song..Podcast: https://podfollow.com

It will come as no surprise that in the late 19th century, people who had any kind of disability were treated differently. Those who had health conditions or impairments often faced social ostracization, couldn’t get jobs and often found themselves down and out without any prospects, and in a cut throat Victorian oppressive society, this meant that life could be a very uncomfortable ride.But, for one man, he used the public fascination in his disability to his advantage to make a living, but sadly his story descended into a raw and tragic tale of Victorian exploitation, one which would end in an untimely death.Today on Macabre London, we’ll be uncovering the tale of Joseph Merrick, The Elephant man. Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1180202350 If you are new here, you may not know that Macabre London is a fortnightly podcast and YouTube show that delves into London's haunted and gruesome history alongside discovering Macabre mini Mysteries from all over the world!Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, C

Have you ever wondered how deep the deepest hole on earth is? This mysterious caller to a late night paranormal radio show - Coast To Coast - may just have your answer and even be able to link the hole to the Heavens Gate Cult!Today on Macabre Mini Mysteries, we uncover the story of Mel's Hole in Ellensburg!Podcast: https://podfollow.com/macabrelondonIf you are new here, you may not know that Macabre London is a fortnightly podcast and YouTube show that delves into London's haunted and gruesome history alongside discovering Macabre mini Mysteries from all over the world! In between fortnights we post travel vlogs & other fun content. If you like it here, then come and join our ghoul gang, hit that subscribe button and come to the dark side, it's fun here, we have stories! Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens with Cheryl Hole https://podfollow.com/queens ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MERCH! - https://macabrelondon-shop.

In the 1700’s it was very easy to socially scam your way into a living. Certain local parish schemes set up to supposedly mutually benefit those in need and those who could offer an apprenticeship, could easily be abused. For one household, they fully gamed the system and came up trumps being paid for three apprentices from three different parishes, all of whom didn’t know about each other.The girls were exploited, used for free labour and treated so badly that one of them would end up in an early grave.  Today on Macabre London, we uncover the story of Elizabeth Brownrigg, the monster midwife of Fleet Street.  Youtube version (with me hosting and pictures!) https://youtu.be/WERofpRcxu4 Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens with Cheryl Hole https://podfollow.com/queens  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MERCH! - https://macabrelondon-shop.fourthwall.com PATREON - www.patreon.com/macabrelondon  ————

For many of us there is one film which has caused us to have an ongoing fear of swimming in the sea. If you’ve ever felt uneasy whilst splashing around in the waves, the chances are you’ve seen the 1975 Spielberg blockbuster JAWS. But of course, we all know that the movie is just a story…right? Well what if i told you that the events that happen in JAWS are very much based on two real life shark attacks that are set to leave you questioning whether you should ever go swimming ever again…or even get in the bath for that matter….Today on Macabre Mini Mysteries, we uncover the two horrific true stories behind JAWS!Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1180202350 If you are new here, you may not know that Macabre London is a fortnightly podcast and YouTube show that delves into Londons haunted and gruesome history alongside discovering Macabre mini Mysteries from all over the world! In between fortnights we post travel vlogs & other fun content. If you like it here, then come and join our ghoul gang, hit that subscr

On Easter weekend 2015, a set of unlikely thieves broke into the most secure diamond vault and carried out the best or should that be worst robbery London and England for that matter, has ever seen. The police were stumped and the hunt was on for the most successful diamond thieves in the whole of the country's history who had made their way into the night with millions of pounds worth of loot. Today on Macabre London, we uncover the story of The Hatton Garden Heist. Video Version: https://youtu.be/BeGdGXdNtwA  Todays episode is sponsored by The Art Of Crime Podcast www.artofcrimepodcast.com  Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens with Cheryl Hole https://podfollow.com/queens  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MERCH! - https://macabrelondon-shop.fourthwall.com ——————————- If you like the podcast and YouTube shows and would like them to continue then please support me on Patreon. www.patreon.com/macabrelo