Episodes

  • S2 Ep25: Norfolk Folklore Society - The Old Man of Hopton

    S2 Ep25: Norfolk Folklore Society - The Old Man of Hopton
    Nov 1 2024
    Today we are talking about a particularly sinister apparition that stalks the Norfolk
    countryside, namely the Old Man of Hopton, who haunts a section of road close to the
    coast.

    In the Winter edition of Lantern (the wonderful publication from the brilliant Lowestoft-
    based Borderline Science Investigation Group) in 1980, the tale of a Lowestoft man on the new A12 Hopton Bypass was reported.
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    36 mins
  • S2 Ep24: Myth Country - Black Shuck encounters

    S2 Ep24: Myth Country - Black Shuck encounters
    Oct 4 2024
    In this episode we collect more accounts of Black Shuck encounters in Norfolk and Suffolk. The episode was recorded as part of Charlie Cooper's Myth Country, so welcome if you came across us from the Black Shuck episode. We hope you all enjoy this behind the scenes recording. We wanted to add a special thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us. We loved having you on the show.
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    54 mins
  • S2 Ep23: Dog-headed monk or a monk-headed dog?

    S2 Ep23: Dog-headed monk or a monk-headed dog?
    Jul 1 2024
    Today’s podcast is the NFS’s own version of the General Election and, as such, we get to the heart of a very pressing issue: whether a dog-headed monk or a monk-headed dog would be more terrifying to meet down a dark alley?

    For many years, the dog-headed monk/monk-headed dog conundrum has been our very own personal litmus test…but for the first time ever, our conviction that we knew the correct answer has been rocked. So, this episode is all about putting this issue to bed for once and all.

    Let it be said that we are in our monk/dog era.
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    36 mins
  • S2 Ep22: Norfolk & Norwich Festival - Dark Tales from the Guildhall

    S2 Ep22: Norfolk & Norwich Festival - Dark Tales from the Guildhall
    Jun 1 2024
    In the atmospheric setting of England’s largest and most elaborate provincial medieval city hall, wonderful tales were woven about Norwich’s dark past. We joined forces with performer Laura Cannell to create a magical night filled with tales of ghosts and witchcraft, secret tunnels and dreadful murders linked to this distinctive building in the heart of Norwich. We had a lot of fun that night and we hope you enjoy listening to the show!
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    58 mins
  • S2 Ep21: The witch of East Dereham

    S2 Ep21: The witch of East Dereham
    May 1 2024
    In this episode Siofra and Stacia explore the tale of Melvena Spinks, and alleged witch from East Dereham.
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    38 mins
  • S2 Ep20: Norfolk Folklore Presents Helen JR Bruce: Black Shuck, Gytrash and Grim, the Folkloric Black Dog as Death Omen and Guide

    S2 Ep20: Norfolk Folklore Presents Helen JR Bruce: Black Shuck, Gytrash and Grim, the Folkloric Black Dog as Death Omen and Guide
    Mar 14 2024
    Join the Norfolk Folklore Society as we introduce author, illustrator and folklorist Helen JR Bruce who will be diving into the rich folklore and mythology surrounding Black Dogs.

    Cover illustration - Shuck Zine / Matt Willis
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • S2 Ep19: A VERY haunted house at Thorpe Marriott

    S2 Ep19: A VERY haunted house at Thorpe Marriott
    Mar 1 2024
    This month we have a chat about a very haunted house in Thorpe Marriott. Inspired by the new BBC documentary about the Amityville Horror house, we searched our archives and dug out one of our creepiest stories to discuss.
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    50 mins
  • S2 Ep18: Norfolk Folklore Presents Lucy Spirit and Rachel Duffield - The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall

    S2 Ep18: Norfolk Folklore Presents Lucy Spirit and Rachel Duffield - The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall
    Feb 15 2024
    We were absolutely delighted to welcome Lucy Spirit and Rachel Duffield as our January speakers the Norfolk Heritage Centre at the Norwich Millennium Library.

    Rachel, who is an artist and costume marker, a historical reenactor and an incredible painter who spent years working for Norfolk Museums Service will be presenting the talk written by Lucy, a researcher, writer, open-minded sceptic and spooky expert.

    Those attending will discover a brief history of Raynham Hall and the life of its infamous ‘Brown Lady’ ghost and how she became a worldwide phenomenon, the history of spirit photography, its controversial reputation and the photographer and sceptic who battled in court over its authenticity and the legacy of spirit photography.

    The talk will be the third in a series of Norfolk Folklore Society events for The British Library’s Living Knowledge Network’s Fantasy: Realms of Imagination exhibition which has been funded by Anguish’s Educational Foundation and Arts Council England.
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    48 mins