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  • S3E106 – The Witches of Wallsend

    This tale was once told in Seaton Delaval Hall: home to Sir Francis Delaval - the man who puts the "pranks" in "I am sick of this guy's terrible pranks".

  • S3E105 – The Public Universal Friend and the Fresno Nightcrawlers

    Two legends from the other side of the extremely big pond: "aliens" in Yosemite National Park and a "miracle worker" on Rhode Island.

  • S3E104 – The Legend of Maud’s Elm

    The "pathetic" legend of Maud's Elm, a story as thrilling as it is obviously made up.

S3E96 – Yorkshire Dragons

January 2022January 2022 Alasdair

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The Loremen go dragon-spotting in Yorkshire! From the Dragon of Filey Brigg to the Worm of Sexhow.

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S3E95 – The Pedlar of Swaffham

January 2022January 2022 Alasdair

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Three tales from the land of dreams: chief among them, the story of a country bumpkin who goes to That London and stands on a bridge. For ages.

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S3E94 – The Well of the Seven Heads

January 2022January 2022 Alasdair

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One bald man seeks justice in this grisly tale of revenge from the Scottish Highlands. That’s right, the Lorebois are back!

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S3E93 – The Loremen Almanac 2021

January 2022January 2022 Alasdair

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Some of the listeners’ favourite moments from 2021, featuring Amy Gledhill, Robin Ince, Jenny Collier and Marjolein Robertson.

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S3E92 – The Midnight Library 3 – Marsden Grotto

December 2021January 2022 Alasdair

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Alasdair and James are spirited away by the Midnight Library’s Miranda Merrick, and share a dynamite story of smuggling, treachery and… revenge.

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S3E91 – Christmas Pig!

December 2021January 2022 Alasdair

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Join two merry gentlemen for a pair of porcine ghost stories and an all-star rendition of the traditional Burford Mummers’ Play.

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Christmas 2021 – Minisode

December 2021December 2021 Alasdair

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We are doing another livestream! For Christmas 2021!

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S3E90 – Sam the Sandown Clown with Marek Larwood

December 2021December 2021 Alasdair

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An otherworldly clown from the Isle of Wight encounters two wide-eyed human children. And, in other news, Marek Larwood meets James and Alasdair.

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S3E89 – The Wittenham Clumps

December 2021December 2021 Alasdair

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The Loremen encounter two large hills steeped in history, drenched in sauce and (sadly) riddled with poetry.

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S3E88 – The Tale of Crazywell Pool

November 2021December 2021 Alasdair

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In one corner of Dartmoor, things just ain’t right. If Crazywell Pool calls your name… you’re for it!

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Welcome to Loremen

Loremen is a podcast about local legends and obscure curiosities from days of yore.

Join James Shakeshaft, Alasdair Beckett-King & guest comedians as we "investigate" forgotten folklore.

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Recent Episodes

  • S3E106 – The Witches of Wallsend
  • S3E105 – The Public Universal Friend and the Fresno Nightcrawlers
  • S3E104 – The Legend of Maud’s Elm
  • S3E102 – Dame Creswyke’s Spectre
  • S3E102 – The Wells of St Walstan – LIVE!

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