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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 release...

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 release...

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 release...

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 release...

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. 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 February: Mystery...

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 release...

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...

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 t...

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 London Thank you to todays sponsor Alterknit Universe! Check them out at https://alterknitunive...

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...

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 laye...

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,...

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/uInA3L4Fu8Y Macabre London is a fortnightl...

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...

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 s...

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...

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'...

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 pe...

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 happe...

*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...

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...

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/macabrelondon If you are new here, you may not know that M...

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. T...

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...

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 lo...