Ghost Tales by the Fireside - True Ghost Stories Podcast

A village in Essex with a dark past.

This episode is about the ghosts of the 1000 year old Oxford Castle which became a prison and is now a tourist attraction.

This episode is about the ghosts of the 1000 year old Oxford Castle which became a prison and is now a tourist attraction.

The ruins of this ancient castle have many ghost stories to tell

The ruins of this ancient castle have many ghost stories to tell

The ancient Mermaid Inn in Rye, Sussex is host to many hauntings.

The ancient Mermaid Inn in Rye, Sussex is host to many hauntings.

700 years of history and ghost stories are contained within this famous house in Dorset

700 years of history and ghost stories are contained within this famous house in Dorset

The fantastic Lanhydrock House in Cornwall was built on the site of an ancient monastery and contains many ghosts.

The fantastic Lanhydrock House in Cornwall was built on the site of an ancient monastery and contains many ghosts.

The abandoned church and village of Broughton in Northamptonshire and It's two Christmas Ghosts

The abandoned church and village of Broughton in Northamptonshire and It's two Christmas Ghosts

The strange midnight mass held for ghosts and the inspiration for the Charles Dickens character Miss Havisham

The strange midnight mass held for ghosts and the inspiration for the Charles Dickens character Miss Havisham

Once the ancestral home of General Robert R Lee, Coton Hall has a ghost that appears on Christmas Eve and once had the menacing spirit of a politician.

Once the ancestral home of General Robert R Lee, Coton Hall has a ghost that appears on Christmas Eve and once had the menacing spirit of a politician.

The small village of Beoley has history that goes back into pre-history, with plenty of ghost stories.

The small village of Beoley has history that goes back into pre-history, with plenty of ghost stories.

On 1885, a policeman was doing his nightly duties when he was murdered. His ghost still roams the area that he watched.

On 1885, a policeman was doing his nightly duties when he was murdered. His ghost still roams the area that he watched.

More true ghost encounters from people living on a council estate in Redditch, Worcestershire.

More true ghost encounters from people living on a council estate in Redditch, Worcestershire.

This is a story sent in from a lady who only moved out of the house in 2021.

This is a story sent in from a lady who only moved out of the house in 2021.

Two ghost stories from two different men in the same year, one in Mullingar and the other in Swords near Dublin

Two ghost stories from two different men in the same year, one in Mullingar and the other in Swords near Dublin

A family who experienced seeing the ghost of an old man in their house in Bristol, they ignored it until a strange twist of fate.

A family who experienced seeing the ghost of an old man in their house in Bristol, they ignored it until a strange twist of fate.

This story was submitted by a listener of the podcast who experienced seeing a ghost.

This story was submitted by a listener of the podcast who experienced seeing a ghost.

The Dirty Bottles pub isn't known as a haunted place, but it holds a sinister curse. For the Paranormgirl Podcast Youtube: https://youtube.com/@paranormgirlpod?si=dfeJOtPEF4aSry97 Spotify: https://spotify.link/92cj4StTFDb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paranorm-girl/id1559141422

The Dirty Bottles pub isn't known as a haunted place, but it holds a sinister curse. For the Paranormgirl Podcast Youtube: https://youtube.com/@paranormgirlpod?si=dfeJOtPEF4aSry97 Spotify: https://spotify.link/92cj4StTFDb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paranorm-girl/id1559141422

Gresley Old Hall in Derbyshire is a 500 year old haunted building that was built using the stone from a monastery For the Paranormgirl Podcast Youtube: https://youtube.com/@paranormgirlpod?si=dfeJOtPEF4aSry97 Spotify: https://spotify.link/92cj4StTFDb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paranorm-girl/id1559141422

Gresley Old Hall in Derbyshire is a 500 year old haunted building that was built using the stone from a monastery For the Paranormgirl Podcast Youtube: https://youtube.com/@paranormgirlpod?si=dfeJOtPEF4aSry97 Spotify: https://spotify.link/92cj4StTFDb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paranorm-girl/id1559141422

The final of 5 short stories for Halloween - Hanbury Hall. Two secret lovers and great tragedy that left its mark on this 300 year old house.

Part four of 5 short stories for Halloween - The George and Pilgrim Hotel. The ancient hostel in Glastonbury, England that has many ghosts within its walls.

Part three of 5 short stories for Halloween - The Bank Nun. The story of the ghost that‘s haunts the Bank of England.

Part two of 5 short stories for Halloween - The Royal Stag A story of rural life England, indifference and great tragedy.

Part one of 5 short stories for Halloween - Woodchester Mansion A house that was never finished, built on the foundations of a previous house, Woodchester has been a popular location for paranormal investigators since the 1970s.

The Story of John Masey, a violent wrestler from Leicestershire who murdered his wife.

A Manor house in Padstow, Cornwall, famous for the Prideaux family and it's ghosts.

A Manor house in Padstow, Cornwall, famous for the Prideaux family and it's ghosts.

This story hit the headlines in the newspapers across the country in the 1920s

This story hit the headlines in the newspapers across the country in the 1920s

An old school in Watford that dates back to 1704 still has its master looking for the children.

An old school in Watford that dates back to 1704 still has its master looking for the children.

The Worlds End is an old coaching inn that's in the village of Ecton in Northamptonshire that dates back to 1678. It's a traditional English pub with some traditional ghosts.......

The Worlds End is an old coaching inn that's in the village of Ecton in Northamptonshire that dates back to 1678. It's a traditional English pub with some traditional ghosts.......

Most people have heard of the Enfield Haunting, did you know that there was a case Redditch in the 1970's that was investigated over a 10 year period by the SPR?

Most people have heard of the Enfield Haunting, did you know that there was a case Redditch in the 1970's that was investigated over a 10 year period by the SPR?

After a recent visit to Cornwall, I thought I'd cover a few of the places that I went to see. The Jamaica Inn has a fascinating history, with smugglers and highwaymen, along with the odd murder. Of course, there are ghosts here! Dozmary Pool has many ghost stories, but I thought I'd concentrate on the myths and legends that include King Arthur and a notorious ghost.

After a recent visit to Cornwall, I thought I'd cover a few of the places that I went to see. The Jamaica Inn has a fascinating history, with smugglers and highwaymen, along with the odd murder. Of course, there are ghosts here! Dozmary Pool has many ghost stories, but I thought I'd concentrate on the myths and legends that include King Arthur and a notorious ghost.

This episode is in memory of the death of Jimi Hendrix, 53 years after his death. When Jimi Hendrix lived at 23 Brook Street in Mayfair, London, he experienced the ghostly vision of the composer George Handel who lived next door at 25 Brook Street. Years later in 2001, a museum tpo Handel was about to open when members of the Handel House Trust saw the apparition of a woman.

This episode is in memory of the death of Jimi Hendrix, 53 years after his death. When Jimi Hendrix lived at 23 Brook Street in Mayfair, London, he experienced the ghostly vision of the composer George Handel who lived next door at 25 Brook Street. Years later in 2001, a museum tpo Handel was about to open when members of the Handel House Trust saw the apparition of a woman.

Known as one of the UKs most haunted hotels, The Prince Rupert Hotel has a history that spans 900 years.

Known as one of the UKs most haunted hotels, The Prince Rupert Hotel has a history that spans 900 years.

The beautiful small tidal island of Eilean Donan not only has ghosts but is full of myths and legends. Please vote for my podcast on The British Podcast Awards https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting

The beautiful small tidal island of Eilean Donan not only has ghosts but is full of myths and legends. This version has no music or sound effects. Please vote for my podcast on The British Podcast Awards https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting Ghost Tales by the Fireside

Part 2 of the collection of stories that I've collected from my hometown of Redditch in Worcestershire. This episode features a family who were scared out of their house by a menacing phantom and a lady dressed in white who appears often in the same road. Please vote for my podcast on The British Podcast Awards https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting Ghost Tales by the Fireside

Part 2 of the collection of stories that I've collected from my hometown of Redditch in Worcestershire. This episode features a family who were scared out of their house by a menacing phantom and a lady dressed in white who appears often in the same road.

A collection of stories that I've collected from my hometown of Redditch in Worcestershire.

Built in the 11th century on the site of a much older church, Lincoln Cathedral holds much history and many ghosts, with many of them being suicide victims.

Samlesbury Hall in Lancashire has an interesting history and has some classic hauntings, including a lady in white.

The village of Littledean in the Forest of Dean is host to many ghost stories. This episode is mainly focused on Littledean Hall.

The Kingfisher Shopping Centre in Redditch, Worcestershire was built on a Victorian graveyard, since the centre opened in the 1970s, it has been the subject to much paranormal activity.

The haunted country house that was once part of a Cistercian Abbey that surrendered its land during the Dissolution of the Monestaries. Ghostly monk have been seen and heard and the last vicar even held services for the ghosts.

The rural village of Rerrick in Galloway, Scotland, was host to one of the earliest, fully detailed poltergeist hauntings of the 17th century. This is a retelling of that haunting.

Warwick Castle has an amazing history that's spans over 1000 years. The ghosts that have witnessed here over 100s of years are still often seen.

The historic market town of Bridgnorth has a history that spans over 1000 years with a vast amount of ghost stories.

The battle of Edgehill was the 1st major battle of the English Civil War which took place in Warwickshire in 1642. On Christmas Eve of that same year, a group of shepherd's witnessed the ghosts from the battle, re-enacted that day. This is the only English haunting that has been recorded as legitimate.

Sudeley Castle has a history that spans around 2000 years, with Roman, Anglo Saxon and medieval settlements found around the area.

Dudley castle stands over the town of Dudley in the West Midlands, England and is host to many ghosts that have had many sightings over many years.

Sandringham is the private home to Queen Elizabeth II. As well as being home to the present Royal family, members of the family that are long gone are still visiting, including one who may have been Jack the Ripper!

The Manor House in West Bromwich is a 13th century timber framed building with many ghost tales and an interesting history.

Baddesley Clinton in Warwickshire is a Medieval Manor House with an interesting history. There has been a murder and has associations with the Gunpowder Plot.

Brooklands was the world’s 1st purpose built race track that has seen over 100 lives lost from accidents to a bombing.

Berry Pomeroy Castle - Devon The land lived on by two notable families from English medieval times is home to more than the ghosts that are spoken about on this podcast.

Episode 12 - A Christmas ghost story and 3 historic murders all from a small village that is now just a small part of Redditch.

Many ghosts have been seen from this ancient part of Worcestershire, monks, fishermen and more. This episode features a song at the end by myself, Clem Dallaway, which was inspired by a local ghost story.

Halloween Special - The Cage. A house in Essex that was once a holding cell for witches.

This 16th Century Manor House was bought in 1919 by Charles Paget Wade, an architect, artist and poet. He collected and showed 22,000 objects in the house which is known to be haunted by a girl in a green dress, a monk, a swordsman and Charles Wade himself

A suburban house on a modern council estate isn‘t the usual place to find ghosts but a family who moved in to the house in 1996 bought more than the bricks and mortar. The 8th episode in a series of real ghost story podcasts.

The history of Lindisfarne has been recorded since the 6th century, when a monastery was established by a Saxon King and an Irish monk from Iona. The ancient ghosts of monks are still seen to this day.

The Ghost Walk of Redditch Town Centre in Worcestershire, England. Phantom monks, Victorian ladies and the Haunted Shopping centre.

Chingle Hall once had the reputation of being the most haunted house in England. Many shades haunt this ancient house including monks that hide within the priest holes from a time when it was illegal to be Catholic in England and a girl who was abused by her uncles.

A 600 year old farmhouse that became a pub during the reign of Queen Victoria is host to an old owner and the surrounding village of Bretforton holds many haunted tales.

The ruin of a medieval Abbey in Redditch, Worcestershire, England has had many ghost sightings.

Aston Hall in Birmingham, England. A 400 year Jacobean house that was but by Sir Thomas Holte. The history of this house has ties with the English Civil War and has 3 main ghosts.

Ye Olde Black Cross in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England. A 400 year building that started life as a blacksmiths cottage and went on to become a coaching Inn and now a pub. The history ties together nicely with the ghost tales with a visit from a King and tales of hangings in the courtyard which is now the pubs garden.

Welcome to Ghost Tales by the Fireside. Looking into the history of the hauntings around the UK.