The Shropshire Witches Podcast

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Over on patreon we have our second 'ghostly guide to Shropshire' with the ghosts and supernatural history of the Wrekin! This little extra is free to all members! patreon.com/posts/ghostly-… #Folklore #ghosts #paranormal #spooky #Wrekin

🎙New Episode🎙 In our latest episode we explore the rituals, superstitions, and customs that surround death from the practical to the profound. What can we learn from historical funeral practices? media.rss.com/the-shropshire… #History #Folklore #Shropshire #Death #Funerals

🎙New Episode🎙 In our latest episode we explore the rituals, superstitions, and customs that surround death from the practical to the profound. What can we learn from historical funeral practices? media.rss.com/the-shropshire… #History #Folklore #Shropshire #Death #Funerals

Another wonderful account of a unique funeral from the Leeds area. Funerals are such a personal thing, which we explore in our latest episode of the podcast. media.rss.com/the-shropshire… #Folklore #History #Funerals #podcast #Victorians

📍A Georgian Floor with a Story | the very beautiful Tanners Wine Merchants in Shrewsbury …

In the latest episode of The Shropshire witches Podcast we are discussing funerals. Below is an extract from the 1800s reporting a rather unique take on burial ⚰️ #Funeral #Folklore #Victorian #History #Chester

In 1824 the Lilleshall Company brought into blast two new furnaces at Old Lodge. These Old Lodge Furnaces produced cold-blast pig iron of the finest quality. The furnaces were closed in 1888. The site is now in Granville Country Park in Telford. #History #Shropshire

This stone carving of a winged phallus pulling a cart of little phalluses dates from around the 2nd century AD. The Romans believed that the image of a phallus protected against the evil eye and often placed them at risky locations. This one is from the Roman site of Wroxeter.

There's lots of extra content coming your way via the Patreon in the coming weeks, including a deep dive into the story of the Shropshire Man Monkey! You can join and listen via the link below. patreon.com/posts/shropshi… #Shropshire #Cryptid #folklore #history #victorian

This striking account from August 1872 tells of a colliery "ghost." This report comes from near Wrexham, but colliery ghosts are a common theme across Britain. Reports often feature ghostly miners, eerie sounds, and apparitions warning of impending doom. #Folklore #Ghosts

Now is a good time to catch up with the Shropshire Witches Podcast! In our latest episode we discuss the victorian fascination with murder. Join us on this interesting journey ✨️ #History #Folklore #Victorian #Shropshire #Podcast #Podcasting

The atmospheric crypt beneath St Aidan’s church is home to the ossuary boxes, which contain the remains of over 100 early Anglo-Saxons. These individuals were found in a former graveyard (which is now sand dunes) near Bamburgh Castle. #History #Churches #Anglosaxons

The grave of the Unknown Crusader, St Aiden's Church, Bamburgh. #Bamburgh #Crusades #History

In Shropshire, a common form of Apotropaic magic was to place shoes within the chimney stack. This served as a means of protecting the household, ensuring that witches and other nefarious spirits could not enter the home. #Apotropaic #Folklore #Shropshire

In parts of the Black Country like Wolverhampton, the Devil was believed to haunt abandoned mines. If one wanted to summon Him, you gathered a crust of bread and cheese and placed it in a hat with a crossed knife and fork. Then you recited the Lords prayer backwards. #Folklore

In this episode of Shropshire Witches, we descend into the shadowy world of Victorian murder. Why were the Victorians so fascinated with death? We discuss the cultural impact of murder in the 19th century. rss.com/podcasts/the-s… #History #Victorians #Shropshire #Podcast #murder

We hope you've enjoyed our latest episode! ✨️