{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60585bd62385e843e03a5b97/652ac83bbb4a4d0012beb7ca?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"HUN #30 - The Birmingham Vampire","description":"<p>In this Haunted Up North Halloween special, we’re heading to the heart of England with two harrowing tales that have etched their names into local legend – the Thornton Road Poltergeist and the Birmingham Vampire. So lock your doors, dim the lights, and prepare to be captivated by a double dose of chilling seasonal horror! </p><p><br></p><p><strong>To donate to the show, please visit our </strong><a href=\"https://ko-fi.com/hauntedupnorth\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ko-fi</strong></a><strong> page! </strong></p><p><br></p><p><em>[If you enjoyed this episode, we would be grateful if you could leave a positive review on your preferred podcast platform!] </em></p><p><br></p><p>*ALL MUSIC COURTESY OF <a href=\"https://theneonsyndicate.bandcamp.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">THE NEON SYNDICATE</a>* </p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Trigger Warnings: References to Violence, Fatal Road Accidents, Vandalism, Emotional Trauma, Racism &amp; Death </em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>For more information visit our <a href=\"https://hauntedupnorth.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HAUNTED UP NORTH</a> website. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Source Material: </strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2005/jan/17/samjones\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Guardian</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2005/jan/18/britishidentity.stuartjeffries\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Guardian</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/brum/comments/394ud6/the_2005_birmingham_vampire/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Reddit</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/nostalgia/brum-vampire-ghost-monster-story-21727029\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Birmingham Mail</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/the-birmingham-poltergeist-case-30-years-178411\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Birmingham Mail</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://pressgazette.co.uk/archive-content/birmingham-vampire-slayer/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Press Gazette</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ward_End\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Wikipedia Ward End</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birmingham\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Wikipedia Birmingham</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thornton_Road_poltergeist\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Wikipedia Thornton Road Poltergeist</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://www.spookyisles.com/thornton-heath-poltergeist/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spooky Isles</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/7781643\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Academic</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://brummedout.wordpress.com/2013/09/25/brum-legends-2-the-birmingham-vampire/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Brummed Out</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/vampire-britain-uk-could-home-4272342\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Mirror</a> </p><p><a href=\"https://www.business-live.co.uk/economic-development/phantom-car-crashes-spooky-road-3976595\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Business Live</a> </p>","author_name":"Haunted Up North"}