

Macabre London
Macabre London Podcast
Do you like your history haunted? Then Macabre London is the podcast for you. Every fortnight we'll unravel a tale that's gruesome, horrifying or downright macabre. Get bonus content on Patreon (https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/806851) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 15, 2020 • 43min
33: Three Stories of Racial Injustice. Shukri Abdi, Stephen Lawrence and Emmett Till. Featuring Malia Miglino from Macabre Mondays and a story from a listener
WAYS TO SUPPORT BLM - https://www.teenvogue.com/story/support-the-black-lives-matter-movementHOW TO HELP, WHERE TO DONATE AND RESOURCES - https://blacklivesmatter.comSHUKRI ABDI LINKS TO HELP - https://www.instagram.com/justice_for_shukri/https://www.gofundme.com/f/shukri-abdi-appeal?utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link-tipSTEPHEN LAWRENCE - RESOURCES AND CHARITY -https://www.stephenlawrence.org.ukhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0b09dssEMMETT TILL - RESOURCES - https://www.loc.gov/collections/civil-rights-history-project/articles-and-essays/murder-of-emmett-till/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0bgb435Links to the presenters in this episode:MACABRE LONDON - NIKKI DRUCE www.macabrelondon.comwww.youtube.com/macabrelondonMACABRE MONDAYS - MALIA MIGLINO -http://www.macabremondays.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmvFblKw616KlsYtDdUjXRgHUGE THANKS TO KAROLYN AND MOHAMMED FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THIS EPISODE.---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 2020 • 46min
32: Caroline Of Brunswick - The Injured Queen Of England
In the late 1700’s a royal scandal rocked the whole of england. George the 4th, a foppish and overbearing prince married a smelly and wild princess but the relationship was doomed from the start. After their nuptials, the pair began many years of public humiliation for them both until one of them mysteriously died.This time on Macabre London, we’ll be uncovering the story of Caroline of Brunswick, the injured queen of England.——————————————————Enormous thanks to the support of these generous patrons who helped to make this video...Alexis, Barry, Andrew, Katri and to all my other patrons, you're incredible humans! ------------------------------Patreon——————————-If you like the podcast and would like it to continue then please support us on Patreon. www.patreon.com/macabrelondonOne off donations————————You can make a one off donation to support the show via the PayPal link here:paypal.me/macabrelondonAmazon Wishlist——————————————————If you’d like to purchase something that will help the production of the show or help with research then please visit my Amazon wish list. http://amzn.eu/dJxEf1V——————————Social media——————————You can find Macabre London online @macabrelondonpodcast on Instagram and @macabrelondon on Facebook and Twitter.You can also email us at macabrelondon@hotmail.comSources---------------https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/09/03/prince-regent-princess-caroline/http://collections.soane.org/drawings?ci_search_type=ARCI&mi_search_type=adv&sort=7&tn=Drawings&t=SCHEME773http://www.twickenham-museum.org.uk/detail.php?aid=49&ctid=1&cid=15https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Fitzherberthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO7kENvW278https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_III_of_the_United_Kingdomhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earl_of_Malmesbury Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 2020 • 28min
31: Murder On The London To Brighton Express - Percy Lefroy Mapleton
Percy Lefroy Mapleton - The Railway murderer | Victorian True Crime | Macabre LondonA body found in a railway tunnel spark concern after a young man is found covered in blood on the same train. Did he murder the man found? Or was it just a case of wrong place, wrong time? Concerned for his life, the suspect fled the scene and a pioneering form of forensic science was used to track him down.This time on Macabre London, we’re uncovering the story of The Murder on The London To Brighton Express.——————————————————------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you like the podcast and would like it to continue then please support us on Patreon. You can donate for as little as a price of a cup of coffee and you’ll get even more Macabre London.Our patrons get access to exclusive content and money off our new merchandise when it lands!www.patreon.com/macabrelondonOne off donations————————————————PayPal link here:paypal.me/macabrelondonAmazon Wishlist——————————————————If you’d like to purchase something that will help the production of the show or help with research then please visit my Amazon wish list. http://amzn.eu/dJxEf1V——————————Social media——————————@macabrelondonpodcast on Instagram and @macabrelondon on Facebook and Twitter.You can also email us at macabrelondon@hotmail.comMusic—————————-Theme music by Mattia CulpelliSources-------------------------London Evening Standard - Tuesday 28 June 1881London Evening Standard - Wednesday 29 June 1881Survivor's Tales of Famous Crimes (London: cassell and Company, 1916), Pages 118-134http://www.victoriana.com/Fashion/victorianclothing/howtodressvictorianman.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merstham_tunnelshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balcombe_tunnelhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallington,_LondonBolton Evening News - Friday 01 July 1881Croydon Guardian and Surrey County Gazette - S... Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/macabrelondon.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 2020 • 22min
30: Plunkett and Maclaine - Stand and Deliver! Your Money Or Your Diving Suit.
Stand And Deliver! Your Money Or Your Diving Suit.A young gentleman who was set for a life in the clergy, stumbles into a life ofCrime after losing the love of his life to a mystery illness. After colluding with an equally broke apothecary, the pair decided they could become the best highwaymen that London had ever seen and look incredibly stylish doing so.This time on Macabre London, we’re uncovering the story of The gentleman highwaymen, James MacLaine and his accomplice, William Plunkett.———————————————————If you like this episode, please like, share and subscribe. It helps people to find the podcast which helps the Macabre Family grow! Please leave us a review, this also helps us to be discovered on iTunes and helps you guys in turn as more listeners helps the podcast grow into something bigger and better!!All stories in this episode were written and researched by Nikki Druce and are not to be reproduced in any aspect without consent.Patreon——————————-If you like the podcast and would like it to continue then please support us on Patreon. You can donate for as little as a price of a cup of coffee and you’ll get even more Macabre London.Our patrons get access to exclusive content and money off our new merchandise when it lands!www.patreon.com/macabrelondonOne off donations————————————————You can make a one off donation to support the show via the PayPal link here:paypal.me/macabrelondonAmazon Wishlist——————————————————If you’d like to purchase something that will help the production of the show or help with research then please visit my Amazon wish list. The price range starts pretty low too which means it caters for a range of budgets and really helps the show to continue. Thanks so much if you've bought me something from me list, it's so kind of you and you're the bestest.http://amzn.eu/dJxEf1V———————————————————Social media——————————You can find Macabre London online @macabrelondonpodcastvon Instagram and @macabrelondon on Facebook and Twitter.You can also email us at macabrelondon@hotmail.comSponsors————————-Download your free audiobook that you get to keep forever by using our code when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with audible.comSimply visitwww.audible.com/macabrelondon to get your trial. *this is an affiliate code for US customers only* *If you use this code, you’ll be supporting us so we are able to continue bringing you episodes*Music—————————-Theme music by Mattia Culpelli#highwayman #highwaymen #London #londonhistory #macabrelondon #truecrime #truecrimedocumentary #history #ukhistory #britishhistory #englishhistory #uktruecrime #macabre #creepy #historyforyoutubeGet bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/macabrelondon.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11, 2019 • 20min
29: Richard Dadd The Murderous Artist - Delusions, The Devil and Decapitation
Delusions, The Devil and Decapitation.A promising young artist who is set for great things, endures a bout of heatstroke in Egypt which turns out to be something far more serious. Possessed by an Egyptian god, things were about to get much worse for those around him. This time on Macabre London, we’re uncovering the story of Richard Dadd. Please head to the Macabre London YouTube channel for a hosted version of the podcast with images to compliment the episode.Huge thanks to our patrons - Kate, Emily and Barry for supporting the show-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon——————————-If you like the podcast and would like it to continue then please support us on Patreon. You can donate for as little as a price of a cup of coffee and you’ll get even more Macabre London. Our patrons get access to exclusive content and money off our new merchandise when it lands! www.patreon.com/macabrelondon One off donations————————————————You can make a one off donation to support the show via the PayPal link here: paypal.me/macabrelondonAmazon Wishlist——————————————————If you’d like to purchase something that will help the production of the show or help with research then please visit my Amazon wish list. The price range starts pretty low too which means it caters for a range of budgets and really helps the show to continue. Thanks so much if you've bought me something from me list, it's so kind of you and you're the bestest.http://amzn.eu/dJxEf1V——————————————————— Social media ——————————You can find Macabre London online @macabrelondonpodcastvon Instagram and @macabrelondon on Facebook and Twitter. You can also email us at macabrelondon@hotmail.com Sponsors————————-Download your free audiobook that you get to keep forever by using our code when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with audible.com Simply visit www.audible.com/macabrelondon to get your trial. *this is an affiliate code for US customers only* *If you use this code, you’ll be supporting us so we are able to continue bringing you episodes* Music—————————-Theme music by Mattia CupelGet bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/macabrelondon.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 2019 • 27min
28: Kate Webster and the Murder of Julia Thomas - Servitude and Dismemberment
A career criminal headed for a life of dodging between petty thievery, prison and the street was never going to have a happy ending. Ending in murder, Kate Webster’s life was a sad existence which not only saw her take the life of another but also ended up being hanged for her crime. Over a 100 years later, kate’s victim, Julia Thomas’ skull was found in an excavation for an extension. Igniting a forgotten case and eventually bringing the horror of the events at 2 mayfield cottages to a close. This time on Macabre London, we’re uncovering the story of Kate Webster and the murder of Julia Martha Thomas. ———————————————————Patreon——————————-If you like the podcast and would like it to continue then please support us on Patreon. You can donate for as little as a price of a cup of coffee and you’ll get even more Macabre London. Our patrons get access to exclusive content and money off our new merchandise when it lands! www.patreon.com/macabrelondon Social media ——————————You can find Macabre London online @macabrelondonpodcast across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.You can also email us at macabrelondon@hotmail.com Sponsors————————-Sourceshttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Julia_Martha_Thomashttps://murderpedia.org/female.W/w/webster-catherine.htmhttps://www.irishpost.com/news/ten-facts-kate-webster-irish-maid-hanged-dismembering-employer-victorian-london-131185https://www.bordersancestry.com/picks-from-the-past/the-mystery-of-john-websterhttps://www.capitalpunishmentuk.org/webster.htmlhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104299579/julia-martha-thomashttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wash_copperhttps://radar.brookes.ac.uk/radar/file/5536ba5a-c8d3-4492-ae2d-2836a0f6cad3/1/Chapter%206%20Kilday%20%28True%20Crime%20Histories%29.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 2019 • 27min
27: Madame Tussaud and her Chamber of Horrors - Making Something Profoundly French an English Tradition
A poor girl, born into a family of executioners only had one prospect for her life until her mother decided to put her on a different path. A path that would lead her into great danger, learning intricate skills and ultimately, becoming the best in her field. This time on Macabre London, we’re uncovering the story of Madame Tussaud and her Wax works. ———————————————————You can now watch our episodes! There are hosted versions of each podcast available on YouTube by me, your host Nikki Druce! Featuring photos and pictures to really set the scene and to bring the episodes to life....or death in some cases. Make sure you check it out and subscribe if you like it and tell your friends. Just search Macabre London podcast on the YouTube website and you’ll find the show. As we’re brand new on YouTube we’d love it if you could share the show around so we can reach more people. Please like, comment and subscribe too so you don’t miss any shows. ———————————————————If you like this episode, please like, share and subscribe. It helps people to find the podcast which helps the Macabre Family grow! Please leave us a review, this also helps us to be discovered on iTunes and helps you guys in turn as more listeners helps the podcast grow into something bigger and better!! All stories in this episode were written and researched by Nikki Druce and are not to be reproduced in any aspect without consent. Patreon——————————-If you like the podcast and would like it to continue then please support us on Patreon. You can donate for as little as a price of a cup of coffee and you’ll get even more Macabre London. Our patrons get access to exclusive content and money off our new merchandise when it lands! www.patreon.com/macabrelondon Social media ——————————You can find Macabre London online @macabrelondonpodcast across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.You can also email us at macabrelondon@hotmail.com Sponsors————————-Download your free audiobook that you get to keep forever by using our code when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with audible.com Simply visit www.audible.com/macabrelondon to get your trial. *this is an affiliate code for US customers only* *If you use this code, you’ll be supporting us so we are able to continue bringing you episodes* Music—————————-Theme music by Mattia CulpelliAdditional music by Kevin McLeod Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/macabrelondon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 2, 2019 • 34min
26: Lord Lucan and the murder of Sandra Rivett - Murder, Mutilation and Mystery - PART 2
A well to do family living a stone’s throw from Buckingham palace might not be your first thought for a grisly murder mystery, an assault and a missing persons case. From the outside they were the picture perfect portrait of family life but behind closed doors cracks were starting to show and before long a case so intriguing would emerge that it beguiled the whole world and still does to this day. But will the murderer ever be found?This time on Macabre London, we uncover the murder of Sandra Rivett, the attempted murder of Veronica Lucan and the disappearance of Lord Lucan.Please check out the youtube video that accompanies this episode by clicking here: https://youtu.be/UtqCIquheQY-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon——————————-If you like the podcast and would like it to continue then please support us on Patreon. You can donate for as little as a price of a cup of coffee and you’ll get even more Macabre London.Our patrons get access to exclusive content and money off our new merchandise when it lands!www.patreon.com/macabrelondonOne off donations————————————————You can make a one off donation to support the show via the PayPal link here:paypal.me/macabrelondonAmazon Wishlist——————————————————If you’d like to purchase something that will help the production of the show or help with research then please visit my Amazon wish list. The price range starts pretty low too which means it caters for a range of budgets and really helps the show to continue. Thanks so much if you've bought me something from me list, it's so kind of you and you're the bestest.http://amzn.eu/dJxEf1V———————————————————Social media——————————You can find Macabre London online @macabrelondonpodcastvon Instagram and @macabrelondon on Facebook and Twitter.You can also email us at macabrelondon@hotmail.comSponsors————————-Download your free audiobook that you get to keep forever by using our code when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with audible.comSimply visitwww.audible.com/macabrelondon to get your trial. *this is an affiliate code for US customers only* *If you use this code, you’ll be supporting us so we are able to continue bringing you episodes*Music—————————-Theme music by Mattia CulpelliGet bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/macabrelondon.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 2019 • 16min
25: Lord Lucan and the murder of Sandra Rivett - Murder, mutilation and Mystery - Part 1
A well to do family living a stone’s throw from Buckingham palace might not be your first thought for a grisly murder mystery, an assault and a missing persons case. From the outside they were the picture perfect portrait of family life but behind closed doors cracks were starting to show and before long a case so intriguing would emerge that it beguiled the whole world and still does to this day. But will the murderer ever be found?This time on Macabre London, we uncover the murder of Sandra Rivett, the attempted murder of Veronica Lucan and the disappearance of Lord Lucan.*Please note, this audio is taken from our youtube video which is why there are references to things that don't work for podcast subscriptions, likethe bell notification icon, so please ignore that!-if you haven't already then please subscribe by using your podcast app subscribe button*.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------You can now watch our episodes! There are hosted versions of each podcast available on YouTube by me, your host Nikki Druce! Featuring photos and pictures to really set the scene and to bring the episodes to life....or death in some cases. Make sure you check it out and subscribe if you like it and tell your friends. Just search Macabre London podcast on the YouTube website and you’ll find the show. As we’re brand new on YouTube we’d love it if you could share the show around so we can reach more people. Please like, comment and subscribe too so you don’t miss any shows. ———————————————————If you like this episode, please like, share and subscribe. It helps people to find the podcast which helps the Macabre Family grow! Please leave us a review, this also helps us to be discovered on iTunes and helps you guys in turn as more listeners helps the podcast grow into something bigger and better!! All stories in this episode were written and researched by Nikki Druce and are not to be reproduced in any aspect without consent. Patreon——————————-If you like the podcast and would like it to continue then please support us on Patreon. You can donate for as little as a price of a cup of coffee and you’ll get even more Macabre London. Our patrons get access to exclusive content and money off our new merchandise when it lands! www.patreon.com/macabrelondon One off donations————————————————You can make a one off donation to support the show via the PayPal link here: paypal.me/macabrelondonAmazon Wishlist—————————————————— If you’d like to purchase something that will help the production of the show or help with research then please visit my Amazon wish list. The price range starts pretty low too which means it caters for a range of budgets and really helps the show to continue. Thanks so much if you've bought me something from me list, it's so kind of you and you're the bestest.http://amzn.eu/dJxEf1VThanks to our Patreon supporterCarrieAnne Doering for supporting the show on a monthly basis!——————————————————— Social media ——————————You can find Macabre London online @macabrelondonpodcast across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.You can also email us at macabrelondon@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 25, 2018 • 16min
24: Christmas Stocking Part 2 - Three Legendary London Ghost Stories
Christmas Stocking Part 2 - Three Legendary London Ghost StoriesA phantom hitchhiker, animal ghosts and a deathly black dog make up our trio of terror. Join us for a Christmas Eve ghost story that should make sure you’re awake for when Santa visits! ———————————————————You can now watch our episodes! There are hosted versions of each podcast available on YouTube by me, your host Nikki Druce! Featuring photos and pictures to really set the scene and to bring the episodes to life....or death in some cases. Make sure you check it out and subscribe if you like it and tell your friends. Just search Macabre London podcast on the YouTube website and you’ll find the show. As we’re brand new on YouTube we’d love it if you could share the show around so we can reach more people. Please like, comment and subscribe too so you don’t miss any shows. ———————————————————If you like this episode, please like, share and subscribe. It helps people to find the podcast which helps the Macabre Family grow! Please leave us a review, this also helps us to be discovered on iTunes and helps you guys in turn as more listeners helps the podcast grow into something bigger and better!! All stories in this episode were written and researched by Nikki Druce and are not to be reproduced in any aspect without consent. Patreon——————————-If you like the podcast and would like it to continue then please support us on Patreon. You can donate for as little as a price of a cup of coffee and you’ll get even more Macabre London. Our patrons get access to exclusive content and money off our new merchandise when it lands! www.patreon.com/macabrelondon One off donations————————————————You can make a one off donation to support the show via the PayPal link here: paypal.me/macabrelondonAmazon Wishlist—————————————————— If you’d like to purchase something that will help the production of the show or help with research then please visit my Amazon wish list. The price range starts pretty low too which is nice! http://amzn.eu/ecLLH7c Thanks to our Patreon supporterCarrieAnne Doering ——————————————————— Social media ——————————You can find Macabre London online @macabrelondonpodcast across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.You can also email us at macabrelondon@hotmail.com Sponsors————————-Download your free audiobook that you get to keep forever by using our code when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with audible.com Simply visit www.audible.com/macabrelondon to get your trial. *this is an affiliate code for US customers only* *If you use this code, you’ll be supporting us so we are able to continue bringing you episodes* Music—————————-Theme music by Mattia CulpelliAdditional music by Kevin McLeod Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/macabrelondon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


