

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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May 1, 2017 • 25min
Trains, Pain and Underground Squeals- Secrets of the Northern Line
The London Underground has a lot of secrets. This time on Macabre London we discover the gruesome secrets of the Northern Line.*Trigger Warning- We do talk about suicide in this episode*Follow us on all of our social media and don't forget to rate review, subscribe and share the podcast. It helps us to get noticed by lots more lovely listeners just like you!!Twitter @macabrelondonFacebook facebook.com/macabrelondonInstagram @macabreldnEmail macabrelondon@hotmail.comIf you like this free podcast and you'd like us to keep going, if you can, please donate via Patreon.com/macabrelondonThanks for Listening.Music- Mattia CulpelliKevin McLeodDIE NAUM 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 3, 2017 • 24min
Witchcraft in World War Two - (Spells, sorcery and a whole lotta deception part two)
Please Listen to our last episode if you haven't already as this is part two of our Witchcraft bonanza.Learn all about Witchcraft in World War Two and how war time London helped witches to carry out their craft. Twitter @MacabreLondonFacebook www.facebook.com/macabrelondonEmail macabrelondon@hotmail.com Macabre London is hosted on Acast and written, performed and produced by Nikki Druce with additional script editing by Neil Murray. Music: Intro: Mattia Cupelli https://www.youtube.com/user/MattiaCupelliMusicMid way- The Angel- Mattia CupelliOutro: PROD. BY DIE NAUMVera Lynn- We'll meet againVera Lynn- The London I loveVera Lynn- When the lights go on againHappy 100th Birthday Vera!"The Hive" "Dread" "Zombie Hoodoo" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 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.

Mar 16, 2017 • 23min
Spells, Sorcery And A Whole Lot Of Deception- Part One
Today is my birthday so here is my gift to you! Join us for part one of our witchcraft two parter. This time we learn about Joan Peterson- The witch of Wapping and Mary King of Westminster. Be sure to grab your familiar and settle down with a cup of witches brew- You want want to miss our witches. Twitter @MacabreLondonEmail macabrelondon@hotmail.comFacebook @macabrelondonMacabre London is hosted on Acast and written performed and produced by Nikki Druce with additional script editing by Neil Murray.Copyright- Macabre London- Nikki Druce 2017Music credits:Mattia CupelliOfficial Mattia Cupelli Music Website: http://mattiacupelli.weebly.com/ruins...And Royalty FreeMusic- Choose music.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlgXrE7U_HQ&index=10&list=PLOFBT4B3rQ6Cx0D-isUOVYf5EhSJ0waDR 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.

Mar 2, 2017 • 24min
Cholera And Courage
It took a lot of courage to be a physician in the Victorian era. Treating patients was difficult and the mortality rate was high. You had to think on your feet to keep your patients and most importantly, yourself alive. This fortnights episode is all about how one physician didn't give up when he was told his ideas were ridiculous and we learn all about how a well in Soho helped to change the lives of Londoners and people across the world with one simple idea behind it. Join us to learn all about Cholera and Courage. If you like the show, please give us a review in Itunes so it helps other people find the podcast. Word of mouth is the way we really get new listeners so do tell your friends if you like what you hear. Macabre London is written, performed and produced by Nikki Druce with additional script editing by Neil Murray. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macabrelondon/Twitter: @MacabreLondonInstagram: @MacabreLDNEmail: Macabrelondon@hotmail.comMusic Credits: Intro, outro and third track: © Music Copyright 2015 Mattia Cupellihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-WJyFw5VT8&index=13&list=PLLJm8UffuNjizLckAAsfAGc5oDhUm8uiBFirst and second track: Composed by Joseph Earwickerdownload: https://soundcloud.com/joseph-earwick...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4Q5C_laR7k&index=8&list=PLOFBT4B3rQ6Cx0D-isUOVYf5EhSJ0waDR 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 9, 2017 • 16min
What Lies Beneath
Beneath London's city street lays a plethora of history just waiting to be discovered...Join us this time as we head beneath the pavement to learn all about Southwarks hidden past and how local residents are doing their best to make sure some long lost occupants don't get buried beneath tower blocks forever. Join us on our social media channels if you haven't already.Facebook: MacabreLondonTwitter: @MacabreLondonInstagram @MacabreLDNWebsite: www.macabrelondon.com (still under construction so do bear with us) Email: macabrelondon@hotmail.comPlease rate, review, share and subscribe. It means the world to us!Macabre London is devised, written, edited and produced by Nikki Druce with additional script editing by Neil MurrayMusic credits © Music Copyright 2015 Mattia CupelliOfficial Mattia Cupelli Music Website: http://mattiacupelli.weebly.com/ruins... 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.

Jan 24, 2017 • 16min
London's Most Haunted House
Join us for our first ever full length episode. We have a good old fashioned ghost story or five to get us started. We're off to Mayfair to discover the terrible tales of London's Most Haunted House.If you like this episode do subscribe to make sure you don't miss us. We'll mysteriously appear in your downloads every fortnight without you having to do a thing!Macabre London is Written, performed and produced by Nikki Druce with additional editing by Neil Murray.Follow us on Twitter @MacabreLondonFacebook @MacabreLondonThe website is www.macabrelondon.com (It's still in progress-bear with!)Or you can email us at macabrelondon@hotmail.comThe music on this episode is by:Intro music and Piano at the trail out- Mattia Cupelli | ComposerMusic within- Kevin McleodSoundscape by Natureworld1986 All youtube composers- go and check them out, they are all supremely talented. 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.