Macabre London

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.