Did you know that Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein, kept a calcified human heart wrapped in poetry in her desk drawer for decades?
In this episode of Wyrd Wessex, we uncover the dark, gothic, and completely unexpected history of the South Coast. Far from just being a seaside resort, this area was the playground of the \"Smuggler King\" Isaac Gulliver—a man so brazen he faked his own death to fool the authorities—and is now the final resting place of literary giants.
From the chilling ghost of a Headless Maharaja to the tragic lovers of Poole Harbour, we explore the strange folklore and history buried beneath the sand.
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Written by Craig Brooks and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy Stevens
Edited by Craig Brooks
Intro music by Leonell Cassio - The Paranormal Is Real (ft. Carrie)
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