In this episode Craig and Andy explore the haunted history of Salisbury, beginning with the origins of the city at Old Sarum and the legendary founding of Salisbury Cathedral.
They delve into the chilling tales of the Haunch of Venison pub, focusing on the story of the mummified 'Hand of Glory' and its ghostly owner.
The episode continues with a tour of Salisbury Cathedral, highlighting the legends surrounding William Longspee's tomb and the cathedral's resident spectral birds. They then move on to other haunted locations, including the Salisbury Museum and the Red Lion Hotel, recounting stories of phantom footsteps, ghostly apparitions, and even a local cryptid sighting, the 'Katgaroonkey.'
Finally, the wyrdo’s dissect the unsettling unsolved murder of Teddy Haskell in 1908, examining the evidence and debating the guilt of his mother, Flora Haskell. This episode offers a detailed exploration of Salisbury's ghostly past, blending history, folklore, and true crime.
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Written and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy Stevens
Edited by Craig Brooks
Intro music by Leonell Cassio - The Paranormal Is Real (ft. Carrie)
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