{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6422d088b548a8001145fde9/68508d7b93784109e6ccf436?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Crushed by The Rocket: The Death and Haunting of William Huskisson","description":"<p>In&nbsp;<strong>1828</strong>, a grand celebration marked the trial of Britain’s first passenger railway—but by the end of the day, one of the country’s most powerful men was dead. William Huskisson, MP, was struck by&nbsp;<em>The Rocket</em>&nbsp;in a gruesome accident that unfolded in front of the Duke of Wellington and dozens of shocked onlookers.</p><p>As the wheels of progress crushed Huskisson’s leg and his legacy, rumours of hauntings began to follow the railway line. Was his death just an unfortunate error—or something more sinister?</p><p>Join me for a Macabre Mini Mystery exploring the moment technology turned deadly—and the ghost story it left behind.</p><p>🚂 Death on the tracks, ghosts in the tunnels, and the day progress demanded a price.</p><p><br></p><p>Todays episode is sponsored by The War Of The Worlds Immersive Experience - to get your special discount code for £10 off two tickets or more head to <a href=\"www.thewaroftheworldsimmersive.com \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.thewaroftheworldsimmersive.com </a></p><p>and use the code: MACABRE10</p><p><br></p><p>------------------------</p><p>🔪 If you love British true crime, unsolved mysteries, and historical murders, don’t miss this episode!</p><p>Also available on YouTube: <a href=\"https://youtube.com/@macabrelondon?si=MeLmFseMHe-zq2pq\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://youtube.com/@macabrelondon?si=MeLmFseMHe-zq2pq</a></p><p>-------------------------</p><p>Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults &amp; Queens <a href=\"https://podfollow.com/queens\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://podfollow.com/queens</a></p><p>---------------------------</p><p>SUPPORT ME</p><p>————————</p><p>ONE OFF DONATIONS: Paypal - <a href=\"paypal.me/macabrelondon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">paypal.me/macabrelondon</a></p><p>KO-FI: <a href=\"ko-fi.com/macabrelondon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ko-fi.com/macabrelondon</a></p><p>PATREON: <a href=\"www.patreon.com/macabrelondon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.patreon.com/macabrelondon</a></p><p>MERCH! - <a href=\"https://macabrelondon-shop.fourthwall.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://macabrelondon-shop.fourthwall.com</a></p><p>——————————-</p><p>Thank you to our executive producer patrons - Christina, Heathers Leg, Lisa, Mary, Matilda, Ravelle, Sally, Sam, Sarah, Sarah A, Terri &amp; Veronica</p><p>And to all of our wonderful £5 tier patrons...</p><p>Amy</p><p>Andrea</p><p>Andrew</p><p>Boudicca</p><p>Claire R</p><p>Claire S</p><p>Creepy Paper</p><p>David R</p><p>Denise</p><p>Helen</p><p>Inge</p><p>Jo</p><p>JT</p><p>Kathryn</p><p>Kelly</p><p>Kylee</p><p>Lindal</p><p>Liz</p><p>Shannon</p><p>Steph</p><p>The Paranormal Princess</p><p>Vee</p><p>ZozoLAM</p><p>And thanks to all other patrons too!</p><p>————————</p><p>SOCIAL MEDIA</p><p>---------------------------------------------</p><p>Insta: @nikkimacabrelondon</p><p>X: @macabrelondon</p><p>TikTok: @macabrelondon</p><p>Facebook: @macabrelondon</p><p>Email: macabrelondon@hotmail.com</p><p>---------------------------------------------</p><p>Sources:</p>","author_name":"Macabre London Podcast"}