Macabre London

Apr 11 2025 198 ep. 23 mins 3.7k

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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) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Macabre London Presents: Killers, Cults & Queens is BACK – Season 3 Premieres April 14th!

True crime lovers, horror fans, and mystery addicts – it’s time to get spooky! Join Nikki and Cheryl as they return for another chilling season of Killers, Cults & Queens! This season, we’re diving deeper into the most twisted cult leaders, infamous serial killers, and bizarre conspiracy theories you won’t believe. From historic slashers to the murderer next door, expect sh

Who Was the Croydon Poisoner – And Why Were They Never Caught?

Mar 24 2025 33 mins

☠️ Poisoned to Death in Plain Sight – Who Was The Croydon Poisoner? 💀In the 1920s, an unknown killer stalked the quiet streets of Croydon, leaving a deadly trail of poisoned victims in their wake. But who was behind these sinister tea-time murders? Was it an elusive criminal mastermind, or did police completely miss the real killer who may have just been a little

The Screaming Mummy of Luxor: The Cursed Mystery of Ancient Egypt | Macabre Mini Mystery

Mar 10 2025 22 mins

Deep in the heart of Egypt, a horrifying discovery shocked archaeologists—a mummy with its mouth frozen in an eternal scream. Who was this tormented soul? And why did ancient embalmers leave them in such a ghastly state?In this episode of Macabre London, we uncover the chilling mystery of the Screaming Mummy of Luxor. Was it a curse? A case of live burial? Or something even

Jack Sheppard & Jonathan Wild: The Criminal & The Thief-Taker Who Betrayed Each Other

Feb 23 2025 30 mins

Jack Sheppard & Jonathan Wild: The Criminal & The Thief-Taker Who Betrayed Each OtherIn the dark and dangerous streets of 18th-century London, crime was everywhere—but so was corruption. Jack Sheppard, the legendary escape artist, and Jonathan Wild, London’s self-proclaimed ‘Thief-Taker General,’ started as allies, but their partnership took a deadly turn. One was a master

Jonathan Wild: London’s First Crime Boss & the Origins of the Police Force

Feb 09 2025 42 mins

Before Scotland Yard, before the modern police force, one man ruled London’s underworld—Jonathan Wild, the so-called "Thief-Taker General." But was he a crime fighter or the city’s first true crime lord? In this episode, we uncover how Wild manipulated both criminals and the law, shaping the way crime was controlled in 18th-century London.Discover the shocking history behind

The War of the Worlds Audiobook | Part 1 - Read by Macabre London

Jan 27 2025 48 mins

Step into a new adventure with Macabre London! I’m thrilled to announce a special series where I’ll be narrating some of my all-time favorite books, starting with H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds. This iconic sci-fi masterpiece has been a personal favorite for years, and now I’m bringing it to you in audiobook form!To celebrate, I’m releasing Part 1 for free on the ma

Weird News Round-Up 2024 | 2024 Prediction Review - 2025 Predictions, Scams & Intergalactic Tourism!

Dec 31 2024 29 mins

It’s the end of 2024, and I’m back with your Weird News Round-Up! Forget the regular doom and gloom of daily news—this is all about the strangest, most head-scratching stories from the past year. 🌌From Lexington, Kentucky, beaming out literal invitations to aliens, to mysterious unsolicited packages in the latest “brushing” scam, and a look back at psych

Weird News 2024 - November | Bear Fraud, Lighthouse Mystery, and a Space Station Surprise!

Dec 23 2024 16 mins

Welcome to another Weird News Round-Up where we delve into the strangest stories of 2024! This episode is packed with bizarre twists, from bear-themed insurance scams to mysterious space station mishaps. Here's what you can expect:🐻 Bear Costume Insurance ScamThree people in California thought they could outsmart the system by blaming bear attacks for car damage�

Weird News 2024| The Cheese Heist, Sheep Thief with a Twist, and THC Pizza Mix-Up! 🍕🧀🐑 October

Dec 20 2024 13 mins

Prepare yourself for a whirlwind of bizarre stories in this episode of Macabre London! From cheese thefts to sheep-stealing antics and a surprise *high* in a pizza joint, it’s a wild ride filled with unbelievable twists and pun-filled fun.🧀 *The Great Cheese Heist:*Discover how an audacious scam led to the theft of **22 metric tons of cheese** from Neal’s Yard Dairy. Learn h

Weird News Round-Up 2024 - September: Spy Whale Mysteries, Cryptid Clowns, and Airport UFOs!

Dec 17 2024 16 mins

Weird News Round-Up 2024: Spy Whale Mysteries, Cryptid Clowns, and Airport UFOs!In this year’s Weird News Round-Up, I uncover some of the strangest stories from 2024 that you won’t believe are real! From a mysterious beluga whale with alleged ties to Russian espionage to UFO sightings over China’s Tianjin Airport, this episode has it all. Plus, we revisit a beloved Briti