Ghost Tales by the Fireside - True Ghost Stories Podcast

Dec 26 2024 117 ep. 12 mins 512
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True ghost stories from the UK by Clem Dallaway

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Dr Wilmore's Diary - The Full Book

Dec 26 2024 35 mins  
A compilation of the full story Dr. Wilmore's Diary offers an enthralling glimpse into the perilous and mystifying world of 18th-century Redditch. Through the journal entries of Dr. Wilmore, an eccentric and resourceful physician, listeners are immersed in a tale of highway robbery, forbidden romance, and occult practices. In this six-part podcast series, we follow Dr. Wilmore's

Dr Wilmore's Diary - Chapter Seven

Dec 23 2024 6 mins  
In the thrilling conclusion to this dark and winding tale, Chapter VII reveals secrets, ghosts, and justice beneath the moonlit ruins of Bordesley Abbey. Phillis Spencer faces betrayal and a desperate struggle as George Cookes’ sinister plan to abduct and force her into marriage is foiled by an unexpected apparition—the ghostly figure of her supposedly dead lover, Tom Spencer.

Dr Wilmore's Diary - Chapter Six

Dec 22 2024 6 mins  
In Chapter VI, the sinister plans of George Cookes and the conflicted morality of Dr. Wilmore come to a head in a tale of deception, coercion, and dark bargains. Cookes, desperate to claim the fortune of Phillis Spencer, coerces the reluctant doctor into aiding his plot to abduct the grieving heiress. Blackmail and guilt over past crimes bind the doctor’s hand, forcing him to bet

Dr Wilmore's Diary - Chapter Five

Dec 21 2024 5 mins  
In Chapter V, the story ventures into the chilling realm of the supernatural as Phillis Spencer turns to the infamous Redditch Wizard, Dr. Wilmore, to contact the spirit of her lost love, Tom Spencer. On All Hallows’ Eve, under the shadow of ancient superstition, Phillis and her maid secretly visit the eerie Abbey Gate House, where the doctor prepares to summon Tom’s spirit thr

Dr Wilmore's Diary - Chapter Four

Dec 20 2024 3 mins  
In Chapter IV, the story takes a darker and more chilling turn. Following the brutal fight, both Tom Spencer and Henry Hardwick hover near death, but the fates of these two men are intertwined with schemes and secrets. Dr. Wilmore struggles to save Hardwick, while George Cookes sees opportunity in his demise. With Hardwick gone, Cookes believes he can eliminate Tom as a rival and s

Dr Wilmore's Diary - Chapter Three

Dec 19 2024 6 mins  
In Chapter III, a night of revelry at Hewell Grange turns into a tale of danger, betrayal, and courage. As the Spencer family attends the grand coming-of-age celebration for the 2nd Earl of Plymouth, Phillis Spencer finds herself swept up in the charms of the dangerous George Cookes, much to the dismay of her steadfast suitor, Tom Spencer. When Phillis grows restless waiting for T

Dr Wilmore's Diary - Chapter Two

Dec 18 2024 4 mins  
In Chapter II, the stage is set for a battle of love, rivalry, and ambition. Young Tom Spencer, fresh from rescuing Dr. Wilmore from his harrowing ordeal, stops by Lownes Hill Farm to visit his cousin, Phillis Spencer—a beautiful and wealthy heiress under the guardianship of her uncle, John Spencer. Bound by family ties and affection, Tom is the favored suitor for Phillis’s han

Dr Wilmore's Diary - Chapter One

Dec 17 2024 6 mins  
In this captivating first chapter, we uncover the dramatic tale of Dr. Wilmore, a physician of the old school, trained in the remedies of the renowned Dr. Nicholas Culpeper. On Midsummer Day in 1700, while traveling back from Bromsgrove Fair to Redditch, Dr. Wilmore is ambushed by two masked highwaymen. Stripped of his earnings, humiliated, and forced to endure their twisted sense

An Original Ghost Story for Christmas not heard for 100 Years

Dec 13 2024 2 mins  
I found this story a few months ago. It was written by James Mills Woodward who was a local artist and amateur archaeologist in the town of Redditch in Worcestershire, England. The story was published by the Redditch Indicator in weekly articles at Christmas in 1887. It was then republished in 1924. So 100 years later, I'll be releasing the story in its modern form a podcast.

The Ghosts of the Severn Valley Railway

Nov 28 2024 10 mins  
Ghosts of the Severn Valley Railway: A Haunting Journey Through Time Step aboard the historic Severn Valley Railway and prepare for a journey like no other. In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we uncover the spectral secrets of one of England’s most beloved heritage railways. From the eerie apparitions of a man and a little girl waving from Bridgnorth platform to th