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Unusual Histories and Intriguing Mysteries of Great Britain

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In this podcast I’m setting out to discover the Unusual Histories and Intriguing Mysteries of Great Britain. I’ll looking for interesting stories, strange buildings, mythical animals, folklore legends and some decent pubs. Who knows I might even find the occasional ghost. In the first series I visit the New Forest. The ancient Norman hunting ground in Hampshire. Among other adventures I’ll be tracking down a coven of witches, investigating a 1000 year old murder and unravelling a chilling Victorian ghost story.

Author

andyjones311

Category

History

Podcast website

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Latest episode

May 20, 2026

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Episodes

The Marchwood Mystery 20.05.2026

Quite by chance Andy discovers an old Victorian ghost story which drove a soldier mad. Andy visits the location on the eastern edge of the New Forest where strange things have been seen in the mudflats.

Lady Alice and the Bloody Assizes 06.05.2026

In 1685 Lady Alice Lile was condemned to death for harbouring the King’s enemies at her New Forest home. Her ghost is said to haunt one of Hampshire’s most notorious pubs. Was her execution lawful or judicial murder? Andy investigates.

The Witches that Stopped Hitler? 22.04.2026

In 1940, a coven of New Forest witches performed a strange magical ceremony with the intention of stopping the Germany army from invading Britain. Did it work? Andy heads out to find out more.

The Mystery of Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle’s Grave 08.04.2026

When Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, died in 1935 he was buried in the rose garden of his house in Sussex. However, 25 years after he died his body was exhumed and moved to the New Forest. The reason for this has never been clear.  What was his connection with the New Forest and does his ghost still wander around his old house? Andy goes looking for clues in Minstead.

The Mysterious Death of the Red King 25.03.2026

In 1100 AD King William Rufus was killed while hunting in the New Forest. Was it an accident? Murder? or divine retribution? Andy sets out to visit where the Red King was mysteriously killed and tries to find the bloody path where his ghost has supposedly been seen.  

Unusual Histories and Intriguing Mysteries of Great Britain Series Intro - The New Forest 12.03.2026

A brief introduction to my new podcast. In the first series I'll be traveling to the New Forest. The ancient Norman hunting ground in Hampshire. Among other adventures I’ll be tracking down a witches coven, investigating a 1000 year old murder and unravelling a chilling Victorian ghost story. For more information please visit my website ajonesauthor.com

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