Macabre London Podcast

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 touch Don'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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 @macabrelondon Or email macabrelondon@hotmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro music by Matia Cupel Other music by Kevin McLeod --------------------------------------------------------------- I see you.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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: @macabrelondon Instagram @macabrelondon Facebook: facebook.com/macabrelondon Youtube: www.youtube.com/macabrelondon WTAU can be contacted at unexplainableuk@mail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.com Intro music by Mattia Culpelli  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 @macabrelondon Instagram @MacabreLDN and you can email the show macabrelondon@hotmail.com -------------------------------------- Music Intro- Mattia Culpelli Dread- Kevin Mcleod Voodoo Hoodoo- Kevin Mcleod I do not own any of the music in the podcast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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: @macabrelondonpod Facebook.com/macabrelondon Instagram: @macabreLDN Patreon: www.patreon.com/macabrelondon If 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 music Florrie Ford- The old Bull and Bush I do not own any of the music in this episode.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 @macabrelondon Facebook facebook.com/macabrelondon Instagram @macabreldn Email macabrelondon@hotmail.com If you like this free podcast and you'd like us to keep going, if you can, please donate via Patreon.com/macabrelondon Thanks for Listening. Music- Mattia Culpelli Kevin McLeod DIE NAUM  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 @MacabreLondon Facebook www.facebook.com/macabrelondon Email 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/MattiaCupelliMusic Mid way- The Angel- Mattia Cupelli Outro: PROD. BY DIE NAUM Vera Lynn- We'll meet again Vera Lynn- The London I love Vera Lynn- When the lights go on again Happy 100th Birthday Vera! "The Hive" "Dread" "Zombie Hoodoo" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 @MacabreLondon Email macabrelondon@hotmail.com Facebook @macabrelondon Macabre 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 2017 Music credits: Mattia Cupelli Official 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  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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: @MacabreLondon Instagram: @MacabreLDN Email: Macabrelondon@hotmail.com Music Credits: Intro, outro and...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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: MacabreLondon Twitter: @MacabreLondon Instagram @MacabreLDN Website: www.macabrelondon.com (still under construction so do bear with us) Email: macabrelondon@hotmail.com Please 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 Murray Music credits © Music Copyright 2015 Mattia Cupelli Official Mattia Cupelli Music Website: http://mattiacupelli.weebly.com/ruins...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 @MacabreLondon Facebook @MacabreLondon The website is www.macabrelondon.com (It's still in progress-bear with!) Or you can email us at macabrelondon@hotmail.com The music on this episode is by: Intro music and Piano at the trail out- Mattia Cupelli | Composer Music within- Kevin Mcleod Soundscape by Natureworld1986 All youtube composers- go and check them out, they are all supremely talented.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.