Episodes

  • Where did you get that hat? A history of The Music Hall.
    Jan 23 2025

    Come back in time to the gaslight Music Halls of the 19th Century. Alix and Amy delve into the history of this most beloved heritage treasure. Marie Lloyd and Dan Leno await ...

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Witches and Witch Trials with Tracy Borman OBE
    Jan 9 2025

    In this episode the inimitable Tracy Borman discusses witchcraft in the 16th and 17th century. From James I to Anne Boleyn, Tracy gives us a very tangible insight to the mindset and beliefs when it comes to matters of Witchcraft ...

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Christmas Special! Traditions of Christmas ...
    Dec 24 2024

    In this festive episode Alix & Amy discuss the origins of Christmas traditions. From carols, World's Strongest Man through to your Christmas repast! Merry Christmas one and all!

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    54 mins
  • The Workhouse.
    Dec 10 2024

    The Workhouse, that controversial and notorious institution. From it's origins, Dickens London on to the shadows of the workhouse in the first half of the 20th century. This episode delves into the lives of those people in the Workhouse, the Board of Guardians who ran those infamous buildings and societies changing attitude to poverty. Listeners are advised this episode contains details or cruelty, punishments and child cruelty and language of the time.

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Between the Devil and the deep blue sea ...
    Nov 14 2024

    Join the girls as they delve into in Davy Jones locker to discuss the folklore of the sea. Mermaids, ghost ships and a Scottish lighthouse mystery!

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Episode 3, Halloween, hauntings and Miss Havisham!
    Oct 29 2024

    In this episode, The Shropshire Witches Halloween special, the girls talk about the origins of Halloween, ghosts and ghosts in literature. Get your spook on!

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Ghosts, Death Omens and Corpse Roads! Of course!
    Oct 17 2024

    In this episode of The Shropshire Witches Podcast, Alix and Amy discuss death! Looking at death omens, the suspicions around death and a couple of famous Ghosts. Buckle up and enjoy the rattle of Marley's chains!

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • **BONUS EPISODE** Reclaiming Ann 'Nanny' Morgan ...
    Nov 11 2024

    In these sporadic bonus episodes the girls will tell stories the other doesn't know. In this episode Amy tells us the story of this fascinating Shropshire woman and her untimely and grisly demise. From formidable and intelligent woman to a victim of the Victorian patriarchy, the girls delve deeper. Enjoy our first bonus episode!

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    1 hr and 11 mins