Macabre London

Tragedy Erupts From The Ashes Of Other People’s Mistakes.A sequel to our most popular episode- Trains, Pain and Underground Squeals. This time on Macabre London, we uncover one of the worst fires to have ever happened in the history of the tube. The Kings Cross Fire happened in 1987 but it’s legacy lives on even today. We discuss how the fire happened, how it got so out of control and the strange fire phenomenon that scientists discovered as a result. How does the fire link with modern day improvements and how can today’s government learn from the past and maybe put safety precautions into practice before lives are lost again, as was seen in 2017 with the Grenfell disaster.———————————————————You can now watch our episodes! There are hosted versions of each podcast available on YouTube by me, your host Nikki Druce! Make sure you check it out and subscribe if you like it and tell your friends. Just search Macabre London 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.———————————————————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.Social media——————————You can find Macabre London online @macabrelondon across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram! 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.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 www.bensound.com 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.

If you had the option to disappear completely, would you choose it?In this episode of Macabre London we uncover (quite literally) those that are subterranean and solitary to the extreme. We hear about the hermit of Dulwich and the mole men of Blackheath and Hackney. 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.

London is in danger of forgetting one of the largest losses of life ever seen in its history. This time we remember the lives lost when the steamboat, The Princess Alice sank on the Thames. 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. Social media ——————————You can find Macabre London online @macabrelondon 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 www.bensound.com  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.

Delve into Christmas past as we discover how Charles Dickens' seminal work, A Christmas Carol came to be heralded as the originator of popular Christmas traditions.Stay tuned right to the end of this one. If you're a regular listener then you may just have a cheeky little mention at the end!Merry Christmas to all of our fantastic, supportive and loyal listeners. See you in 2018!-----------------------------------------------------------------------Social mediaTwitter @macabrelondon #macabrelondonFacebook @macabrelondonInstagram @macabrelondonEmailmacabrelondon@hotmail.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------Theme music by Matia CulpelliMacabre London is written, produced and created by Nikki Drucewww.acast.com/macabrelondon 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.

Capital punishment- Not something to be taken lightly and definitely not a job many human beings would willingly opt in to. When hanging in England and more specifically London was a practice enforced by the government, people actually wanted to sign up to be the one to rid the world of trialled criminals. Were hangmen trusted professionals or professional serial killers?In this weeks episode we learn about one of the most interesting and compassionate hangmen that served the UK for over 20 years but can one person bear the weight of all those souls on their conscience, particularly when they don't think the person they're hanging is guilty?This time, we tell the tale of John Ellis, London's chief executioner.---------------------------------------------------------find us on social media@macabrelondon across all platforms or email macabrelondon@hotmail.com if you'd like to get in touchDon't forget to rate review and subscribe.----------------------------------------------------------***To enter the giveaway to win a copy of John Ellis' book- Diary of a hangman- Please subscribe to the podcast, share one of our episodes on social media and don't forget to use the #mlpgiveaway in your post or a comment so I can find your entry. the competition will close on the 31st of December 2017 and I'll announce the winner on the show. 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.

Pop the kettle on and make a witches brew, it's time to settle down on your pumpkin for a good old fashioned ghost story for our Halloween special. Listener beware, you're in for a scare. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------As usual this episode of Macabre London doesn't contain swearing but it does contain themes only suitable for adults.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To claim your free audiobook and 30 day free trial of Audible go to www.audibletrial.com/macabrelondon Follow us on social media, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @macabrelondonOr email macabrelondon@hotmail.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro music by Matia CupelOther music by Kevin McLeod --------------------------------------------------------------- I see you. 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.

Nikki shows Bob from WTAU pod some of the more macabre sights that London has to offer. We visit The Old Operating Theatre, The Clink, Crossbones graveyard and the subject of our first ever episode- 50 Berkeley Square. You can contact us at macabrelondon@hotmail,com Twitter: @macabrelondonInstagram @macabrelondonFacebook: facebook.com/macabrelondonYoutube: www.youtube.com/macabrelondonWTAU can be contacted at unexplainableuk@mail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comIntro music by Mattia Culpelli 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.

Summer of 1977 was a terrifying time for the Hodgson family. With four children at home and struggling through a bitter divorce, mum Peggy thought things could only get worse...and she was right!Listen to the terrifying case of one family in a suburban council house in Enfield North London as they come to terms with living with the most well documented case of paranormal activity that has ever been seen. *Our episodes are not explicit but we don't recommend them for children or people of a nervous disposition due to their topics covered. Listener discretion advised.*If you like Macabre London please rate, review and subscribe to the show. If you'd like to follow us on social media we're at...Facebook.com/macabrelondon we also have a facebook group so please find us by searching for us on google!Twitter @macabrelondonInstagram @MacabreLDNand you can email the show macabrelondon@hotmail.com--------------------------------------MusicIntro- Mattia CulpelliDread- Kevin McleodVoodoo Hoodoo- Kevin McleodI do not own any of the music in the podcast. 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.

Welcome to the first of our shorter episodes. I hope you like it! This time round we learn about Epping Forest and the horrors it hides within it's sprawling mass of trees.Royalty, neoliths, animals, ghosts and murder all make an appearance along with mentions of Monty Python and Harry potter so time to settle down!*As usual, the podcast contains themes not suitable for children including murder, ghosts, suicide and one rude word this time round!* Don't forget to like, share and subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already and make sure you come and say hi on our social media- Type Macabre London into google and you'll find all you need to know there (isn't the internet wonderful!?!)*Music*Title music- Mattiella Culpelli 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.

What do a showgirl, a doctor and a receptionist all have in common? Murder! Join us this time as we uncover the not so straight forward case of Dr Crippen. If you enjoy the podcast please rate, review and subscribe. You can follow us on social media:Twitter: @macabrelondonpodFacebook.com/macabrelondonInstagram: @macabreLDNPatreon: www.patreon.com/macabrelondonIf you have a London story you'd like to tell us or you just want to drop us a line then please email macabrelondon@hotmail.com Thanks for listening. Music: Mattia Culpelli- Intro musicFlorrie Ford- The old Bull and BushI do not own any of the music in this episode. 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.