October means one thing on English Connection: it’s time for ghost stories. On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" Podcast, Glynn Burrows takes us on a tour of England’s spookiest corners, and England has no shortage of them.
Glynn takes us down into the dungeons of Norwich Castle, where prisoners were once held for years. He tells the story of a public hanging in 1849 that drew crowds from all over. He also explains how plaster casts were made of executed murderers’ heads so phrenologists could “read” their bumps, and why those casts are still on display.
From there it’s Norfolk’s legendary Black Shuck, the big black dog of East Anglian folklore. We wander through churchyards, battlefields and family vaults. We also get to the story Glynn loves to tell: Anne Boleyn arriving at Blickling Hall in a coach driven by a headless coachman and pulled by headless horses.
Along the way: Guernsey, the underground hospital below Dover Castle, and the question of why some old places feel so strange. It’s warm, a little eerie, and full of history.
LINKS & RESOURCES:
- Glynn's article: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/haunted-england-spooky-tours
- English Connection Podcast: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/english-connection
- English Connection Digital Podcast Magazine: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/english-connection-magazine
- Keep up with Glynn and learn more about his custom tour services: https://www.englishconnection.uk/
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