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  • S4E38 – Brighton vs Chickens

    Learn why Brightonians have real issues when it comes to one particular bird, in this tale of Vikings and fowl play.
  • S4E37 – The Vampyre with Sacha Coward

    Stoke your Brams and Bram your Stokers, as Sacha Coward unearths the LGBTQ+ subtext of the Vampire. Sorry, Vampyre.
  • S4E36 – The Devil’s Hoofprints

    Did the Devil themself come to town on a cold February night in Devon and just sort of wander around?

Loremen Minisode – Croft Hill, Leicester

February 2023March 2023 Alasdair

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Despite being an obvious promo for our upcoming live show, this minisode delivers a whole load of Leicester lore in a tiny package.

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S4E33 – Jenny Collier – The Flower Maiden

February 2023February 2023 Alasdair

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This year’s Welsh valentale is especially romantic. If you think an entire person made out of flowers is romantic.

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S4E32 – Denizens of Another World

February 2023February 2023 Alasdair

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A manuscript found in a secret drawer sends the Loremen down an especially curious rabbit hole…

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S4E31 – The Wold Rangers with Amy Gledhill

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Amy Gledhill meets Snaffling Jock, Mushroom Charlie & Slapface Ned: the Wold Rangers of Yorkshire’s East Riding.

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Disraeli’s Ghost Minisode

January 2023January 2023 Alasdair

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Hear how the Loremen handle an unexpected sausage. Plus, riffs and tip top bants about Victorian politicians.

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Welcome to Loremen

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

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Recent Episodes

  • S4E38 – Brighton vs Chickens
  • S4E37 – The Vampyre with Sacha Coward
  • S4E36 – The Devil’s Hoofprints
  • S4E35 – The Miracle of the Geese with Nick Mason
  • S4E34 – Three Ghouls of Rutland – LIVE!

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