Grave History

In episode 17, we dive into the history of Britain's oldest recorded city, Colchester, and explore the ghosts that linger in many of its buildings. Would you dare to stay the night in the Red Lion Hotel, or perhaps delve into the dungeons of Colchester Castle? Part of the Morbid Audio Podcast Network ------------------------------------------------------------------- Sites referenced: https://www.visitcolchester.com/blog/read/2021/10/top-five-spooky-sites-in-colchester-with-eerie-essex-b58 https://colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/visit/colchester-castle/history/ https://www.spookyisles.com/red-lion-hotel-colchester/ https://www.essex.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/essex/about-us/museum/research/history-notebooks/64.pdf Your hosts: Catriona Morton and Teddy Potter Research: Teddy Potter Editing: Teddy Potter Cover Art: TheTinKid and Fiver Arts Intro and Outro music: The Undead - Haunted Corpse Morbid Audio sting: Mikeala Moody.

In episode 16, we present you with THE LOST EPISODE!!! aka The Hauntings of Pluckley. Originally recorded in the summer of 2021, Covid and academia meant this episode has not seen the light of day till now and begins a summer of Grave History content. Come with us as Catriona tells the ghost stories of the Most Haunted Village in England, and we investigate whether there is any truth to the tales. Content warning: many of these stories contain mentions of suicide. Approach accordingly. Part of the Morbid Audio podcast network --------------------------------------------------- Your hosts: Catriona Morton and Teddy Potter Research: Catriona Morton Editing: Teddy Potter Cover Art: TheTinKid and Fiver Arts Intro and Outro music: The Undead - Haunted Corpse Morbid Audio sting: Mikeala Moody.

In episode 15, Teddy wades into the infected waters of Cholera in the 19th Century, the outbreak in Soho in 1854 and the doctor who fought it. Don't drink the water. Part of the Morbid Audio podcast network --------------------------------------------------- Your hosts: Catriona Morton and Teddy Potter Research: Teddy Potter Editing: Teddy Potter Cover Art: TheTinKid and Fiver Arts Intro and Outro music: The Undead - Haunted Corpse Morbid Audio sting: Mikeala Moody.

In episode 14, we look back at one of the darkest and most uncertain times of the 20th Century; the Cold War. Catriona takes us through how the threat of Nuclear war affected Britain and what the government offered to help. Protect and Survive. Government Broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQDNlHVvA2A Protect and Survive PSA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6U9T3R3EQg Part of the Morbid Audio network ------------------------------------------------- Your hosts: Catriona Morton and Teddy Potter Research: Catriona Morton Editing: Teddy Potter Cover Art: TheTinKid and Fiver Arts Intro and Outro music: The Undead - Haunted Corpse Morbid Audio sting: Mikeala Moody.

In episode 13, we delve into the infamous witch hunts of Essex and East Anglia. Teddy takes us through witchcraft's history in England, the climate that led to a fanatical hatred of witches, and the leader of the trials, Matthew Hopkins. Part of the Morbid Audio network ------------------------------------------------- Your hosts: Catriona Morton and Teddy Potter Research: Teddy Potter Editing: Teddy Potter Cover Art: TheTinKid and Fiver Arts Intro and Outro music: The Undead - Haunted Corpse Morbid Audio sting: Mikeala Moody.

In episode 12, we dive into the first episode of a mini series on mysterious and strange stories from the seas surrounding Britain. In the first part, Catriona takes us round the coast of Western Scotland, introducing us to an unsolved mystery, a piece of folklore and an unusual weather phenomena. Hope you brought your towel. Part of the Morbid Audio network ------------------------------------------------- Your hosts: Catriona Morton and Teddy Potter Research: Catriona Morton Editing: Teddy Potter Cover Art: TheTinKid and Fiver Arts Intro and Outro music: The Undead - Haunted Corpse Morbid Audio sting: Mikeala Moody.

In episode 11, we travel back the furthest back in history we've been as Teddy teaches us about the mysterious European bog bodies. Why were they put there? What can they teach us about our ancient ancestors? Were they human sacrifices? Part of the Morbid Audio network Part of the Morbid Audio Network. ------------------------------------------------- Your hosts: Catriona Morton and Teddy Potter Intro and Outro music: The Undead - Haunted Corpse Morbid Audio sting: Mikeala Moody.

In episode 10, Catriona offers some potential viewing and reading material for the quarantine as we look into penny dreadfuls, video nasties and public outrage. Part of the Morbid Audio Network. ------------------------------------------------- Your hosts: Catriona Morton and Teddy Potter Intro and Outro music: The Undead - Haunted Corpse Morbid Audio sting: Mikeala Moody.

In episode 9, its a dark and stormy night and Teddy is here with some ghost stories from the subterranean world of the London Underground. There's plenty of history hidden in those winding tunnels. Part of the Morbid Audio Network. ------------------------------------------------- Your hosts: Catriona Morton and Teddy Potter Intro and Outro music: The Undead - Haunted Corpse Morbid Audio sting: Mikeala Moody.

In episode 8, Catriona teaches you about the Most Haunted House in England, Borley Rectory, and the famous paranormal investigator, Harry Price. Were the stories real? Was Price a fraud? Listen and find out! Part of the Morbid Audio Network. ------------------------------------------------- Your hosts: Catriona Morton and Teddy Potter Intro and Outro music: The Undead - Haunted Corpse Morbid Audio sting: Mikeala Moody.

In Episode 7, Teddy takes you through the infamous Cleveland Street Scandal; the uncovering of a homosexual brothel in Fitzrovia and the subsequent fall out. Part of the Morbid Audio Network -------------------------- Morbid Audio sting by Mikeala Moody https://mikaelamoody1.bandcamp.com/

In episode 6 of Grave History, Catriona leads us into the birth of investigative journalism as we know it today, teaching us about the Maiden Tribute. What was it? Why was it necessary? What came of it? Listen and find out! Your hosts: Catriona Morton and Teddy Potter Part of the Morbid Audio Network

In episode 5, we go on a chilling dive into the Arctic and the doomed Franklin Expedition. Your host, Teddy, takes you through the story of the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror and what became of the 129 men aboard. Hosts: Teddy Potter & Catriona Morton Part of the Morbid Audio Network. -------------------------------------------------------------- Opening story music is: ------------------------------------------- Music provided by No Copyright Music: www.youtube.com/c/royaltyfree... Music used: Ghost by Tim Beek timbeek.com Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/...

In a new episode format, your host, Catriona, leads you and Teddy through historical and contemporary UFO sightings and stories. She also looks into why we want to believe and explanations for UFO sightings. Will there be conspiracy theories? Maybe. Your hosts: Catriona Morton & Teddy Potter. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Opening story music is: ------------------------------------------- Music provided by No Copyright Music: www.youtube.com/c/royaltyfree... Music used: Ghost by Tim Beek timbeek.com Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/...

Episode 3 of Grave History takes us back to early years of the 19th century as we, your hosts, make our way through all things body snatching, anatomists and organ donation. A word of warning, this episode contains the topic of child death from the get go. If this a topic that will upset you or make you uncomfortable, we suggest skipping this episode. Opening story music is: ------------------------------------------- Music provided by No Copyright Music: https://www.youtube.com/c/royaltyfree... Music used: Ghost by Tim Beek timbeek.com Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

In part 2 of our look at British Cryptids, we visit Wales and Northern Islands to find out what they're bringing to the cryptozoological table. Come and learn about a headless rider, a mysterious sea serpent, and how excited your hosts get over finding a British bigfoot.

Hello and welcome to the first ever episode of Grave History podcast. In our inaugural episode, we will be discussing cryptids in Britain, starting with Scotland and England. So come with us as we discuss the Gurning Man of Glasgow and Spring Heeled Jack