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The Cauldknockle Haunting
Looking for a tale to warm your knockles? If so, you’ve come to the wrong place! Alasdair’s North Country legend will make your knockles chillier than ever. You’re gonna wish you’d invested in 8 tiny beanies to keep ’em warm*.
This is the sanguinary story of Stephen Hollin’s ghost from Manfield (near Darlington). Stephen is a spectral prankster who will either kill you with a plough coulter or steal all your cheese. Stroll through his field and you’ll be lucky to make it out with both your shoes…
* Delightful image and business idea © James Shakeshaft, 2025 (2025).
Mistake Warning: Alasdair says the River Tees goes through Sunderland, when it actually goes through Middlesbrough. Shocking bad mistake.
Credits:
The Loremen are Alasdair Beckett-King & James Shakeshaft.
This episode was edited by Joseph Burrows – Audio Editor.
Featured image from agriculture: a plough and other implements, an engraving by A. Bell. Wellcome Collection.
Music from La Lettre De Manon Valse played by Megone’s Orchestra, 1905.