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S3E104 – The Legend of Maud’s Elm

April 2022May 2022 Alasdair

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The “pathetic” legend of Maud’s Elm, a story as thrilling as it is obviously made up.

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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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S3E68 – The Arthur’s Seat Coffins

May 2021May 2021 Alasdair

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The Loreboys discover a Victorian mystery that remains unsolved. Guest stars include: Scottish Columbo, a poisoned pig and Mrs. Doubtfire.

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S3E58 – Black Annis: Live at the Leicester Comedy Festival

February 2021May 2021 Alasdair 1 Comment

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Meet Leicester’s blue-hued, metal-clawed, child-eating ogress. It’s Black Annis.

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S3E38 – The Witch of Wookey Hole with Rosie Holt

September 2020December 2020 Alasdair

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Deputy Loreperson Rosie Holt brings us Somerset’s 2nd best subterranean tourist attraction. Plus a timeless lesson on the dangers of pig sarcasm.

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S3E29 – The Rollright Stones -LIVE!

July 2020December 2020 Alasdair

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Our 50th episode tackles the Rollright Stones in a special livestream edition. Discover standing stones, a witch’s curse and the dreaded Dix Pit.

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S3E13 – Old Stinker with Amy Gledhill

March 2020December 2020 Alasdair

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The Loremen are joined by comedian and Hull-survivor Amy Gledhill. We chat about the Hull Werewolf, also known as “Old Stinker”.

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S3E4 – Mother Ludlam’s Cauldron

January 2020December 2020 Alasdair

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A triptych of stories about an actual thing in a church this week. Be it the work of human, faerie or (as usual) the devil?

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Loremen S2 Ep 4

January 2019December 2020 Alasdair

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The Campden Wonder & Scarborough Pier: A true crime in Restoration England? A bizarre ritual on Scarborough Pier? It’s episode 4 of Loremen Series 2.

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Loremen S1 Ep 8

February 2018December 2020 Alasdair

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In the final episode of Loremen Series 1, our intrepid hosts tackle the Lambton Worm and uncover murder on the mean streets… of Winchcombe.

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