The Shropshire Witches Podcast 🦇
@shropwitchespod.bsky.social
History, witches, folklore, hauntings, and all things superstitious, Shropshire and beyond 🔮
Alix Chidley-Uttley and Amy Boucher. 🐸🐈⬛🦇
Alix Chidley-Uttley and Amy Boucher. 🐸🐈⬛🦇
We are so excited to share that we were invited on Gone Medieval Podcast for their Halloween episode! We really hope you enjoy listening!
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#halloween #podcast #history #medieval #folklore #folktales #samhain #spooky #ghosts
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#halloween #podcast #history #medieval #folklore #folktales #samhain #spooky #ghosts
October 31, 2025 at 5:19 PM
We are so excited to share that we were invited on Gone Medieval Podcast for their Halloween episode! We really hope you enjoy listening!
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#halloween #podcast #history #medieval #folklore #folktales #samhain #spooky #ghosts
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#halloween #podcast #history #medieval #folklore #folktales #samhain #spooky #ghosts
We are very excited to share that tickets for our live event at Boscobel house are now available to purchase via the English Heritage website! We would love to see some of you there!
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#history #folklore #Shropshire #boscobel #folktales #folkcustoms
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#history #folklore #Shropshire #boscobel #folktales #folkcustoms
October 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
We are very excited to share that tickets for our live event at Boscobel house are now available to purchase via the English Heritage website! We would love to see some of you there!
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-...
#history #folklore #Shropshire #boscobel #folktales #folkcustoms
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-...
#history #folklore #Shropshire #boscobel #folktales #folkcustoms
It's officially 1 year since our first episode! Thank you so much for coming with us on this journey and for all the support! We have had so much fun this year and there will be some more episodes coming your way very soon!
#Shropshire #folklore #history #Witches
#Shropshire #folklore #history #Witches
October 4, 2025 at 4:19 AM
It's officially 1 year since our first episode! Thank you so much for coming with us on this journey and for all the support! We have had so much fun this year and there will be some more episodes coming your way very soon!
#Shropshire #folklore #history #Witches
#Shropshire #folklore #history #Witches
Victorian gravestones often featured hands, a common funerary motif. A hand with an upward finger symbolized the path to heaven and eternal life, guiding mourners to look heavenward, trust in God, and find comfort.
This particularly lovely example is from Great Ness, Shropshire.
#taphophile
This particularly lovely example is from Great Ness, Shropshire.
#taphophile
September 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Victorian gravestones often featured hands, a common funerary motif. A hand with an upward finger symbolized the path to heaven and eternal life, guiding mourners to look heavenward, trust in God, and find comfort.
This particularly lovely example is from Great Ness, Shropshire.
#taphophile
This particularly lovely example is from Great Ness, Shropshire.
#taphophile
In some rural parts of Shropshire, branches of thorns were concealed above the entrance to the home as an apotropaic device. The thorns were meant to protect the house, as witches and the Devil are said to be repelled by sharp objects.
#folklore #FolkloreSunday #history #magic
#folklore #FolkloreSunday #history #magic
September 7, 2025 at 8:23 AM
In some rural parts of Shropshire, branches of thorns were concealed above the entrance to the home as an apotropaic device. The thorns were meant to protect the house, as witches and the Devil are said to be repelled by sharp objects.
#folklore #FolkloreSunday #history #magic
#folklore #FolkloreSunday #history #magic
🦇 New Episode 🦇
We were so pleased to welcome the wonderful Matt Lewis to the Shropshire Witches Podcast. He is an absolute wealth of knowledge as we discuss medieval depictions of ghosts, werewolves and the supernatural 🕯
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#medieval #folklore #ghosts #supernatural
We were so pleased to welcome the wonderful Matt Lewis to the Shropshire Witches Podcast. He is an absolute wealth of knowledge as we discuss medieval depictions of ghosts, werewolves and the supernatural 🕯
rss.com/podcasts/the...
#medieval #folklore #ghosts #supernatural
September 4, 2025 at 7:13 AM
🦇 New Episode 🦇
We were so pleased to welcome the wonderful Matt Lewis to the Shropshire Witches Podcast. He is an absolute wealth of knowledge as we discuss medieval depictions of ghosts, werewolves and the supernatural 🕯
rss.com/podcasts/the...
#medieval #folklore #ghosts #supernatural
We were so pleased to welcome the wonderful Matt Lewis to the Shropshire Witches Podcast. He is an absolute wealth of knowledge as we discuss medieval depictions of ghosts, werewolves and the supernatural 🕯
rss.com/podcasts/the...
#medieval #folklore #ghosts #supernatural
The lychgate of St Andrews Church, Hope Bowdler was erected in 1863 and is the only one in Shropshire with a coffin stone. Coffin stones were used to rest the coffin before its final journey. The lychgate itself is highly symbolic, marking the boundary between consecrated and unconsecrated ground.
August 27, 2025 at 8:19 AM
The lychgate of St Andrews Church, Hope Bowdler was erected in 1863 and is the only one in Shropshire with a coffin stone. Coffin stones were used to rest the coffin before its final journey. The lychgate itself is highly symbolic, marking the boundary between consecrated and unconsecrated ground.
Dinham Bridge in Ludlow is said to be the site of a ghost bottle, cast into the river after being bottled by a priest. We do not know much about this spirit, other than it was incredibly violent. Perhaps it remains, under the bridge, ready to be awakened...
#ghost #folklore #paranormal
#ghost #folklore #paranormal
August 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Dinham Bridge in Ludlow is said to be the site of a ghost bottle, cast into the river after being bottled by a priest. We do not know much about this spirit, other than it was incredibly violent. Perhaps it remains, under the bridge, ready to be awakened...
#ghost #folklore #paranormal
#ghost #folklore #paranormal
The iron grave of Arabella Yate lies in Ashford Carbonel churchyard. I was told that in the 20th century, the grave brought fear into local children. They claimed Arabella was a witch, buried deeply in metal for protection. If you circled it, you risked her return.
#history #witchcraft #folklore
#history #witchcraft #folklore
August 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The iron grave of Arabella Yate lies in Ashford Carbonel churchyard. I was told that in the 20th century, the grave brought fear into local children. They claimed Arabella was a witch, buried deeply in metal for protection. If you circled it, you risked her return.
#history #witchcraft #folklore
#history #witchcraft #folklore
In June 1919, navigator Arthur Brown, this black cat toy called Twinkletoes, and pilot John Alcock made the first nonstop Atlantic flight. Twinkletoes rode in Arthur’s Jacket. Both men had served in the Royal Flying Corps during WWI. You can see him in RAF Cosford Museum.
#luckycharm #WW1 #folklore
#luckycharm #WW1 #folklore
August 20, 2025 at 7:03 AM
In June 1919, navigator Arthur Brown, this black cat toy called Twinkletoes, and pilot John Alcock made the first nonstop Atlantic flight. Twinkletoes rode in Arthur’s Jacket. Both men had served in the Royal Flying Corps during WWI. You can see him in RAF Cosford Museum.
#luckycharm #WW1 #folklore
#luckycharm #WW1 #folklore
This 1635 half-timbered house in Cherrington, Shropshire, is said to be 'The house that Jack built', though it isn't known who Jack was. Some state the rhyme is a version of an ancient Hebrew chant. It was first published in 1755 in 'Nurse Truelove's New Year's Gift'.
#Folklore #History
#Folklore #History
August 19, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Pentre Ifan is over five thousand years old and constructed from local bluestone (also used for Stonehenge), there is a real magic to this ancient site. Folklore suggests that fairies are seen here, resembling little children in clothes like "soldiers with red caps."
#Folklore #prehistory
#Folklore #prehistory
August 12, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Pentre Ifan is over five thousand years old and constructed from local bluestone (also used for Stonehenge), there is a real magic to this ancient site. Folklore suggests that fairies are seen here, resembling little children in clothes like "soldiers with red caps."
#Folklore #prehistory
#Folklore #prehistory
St Non's Well sits on the cliff top, along the coastal path from St David's, Pembrokeshire.
It is here that St Non reputedly gave birth to her son, later to become St David, in the 6th century. Legend states that a healing spring came forth from the moment he was born.
#Folklore #History #Wales
It is here that St Non reputedly gave birth to her son, later to become St David, in the 6th century. Legend states that a healing spring came forth from the moment he was born.
#Folklore #History #Wales
August 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The Salopian Journal reported that after the execution of two murderers on 6th August 1828, the bodies were cut down, and the hands of said corpses were passed over various individuals as a cure. These people were suffering various ailments.
#Folklore #Shropshire ##Folkbelief
#Folklore #Shropshire ##Folkbelief
August 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The Salopian Journal reported that after the execution of two murderers on 6th August 1828, the bodies were cut down, and the hands of said corpses were passed over various individuals as a cure. These people were suffering various ailments.
#Folklore #Shropshire ##Folkbelief
#Folklore #Shropshire ##Folkbelief
Over on patreon we've been sharing the story of Shropshire’s own Mad Jack Mytton! You can listen for free as a member!
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#history #Shropshire #localhistory #folklore #ghosts #regency #hauntings
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#history #Shropshire #localhistory #folklore #ghosts #regency #hauntings
August 4, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Over on patreon we've been sharing the story of Shropshire’s own Mad Jack Mytton! You can listen for free as a member!
www.patreon.com/posts/mad-ja...
#history #Shropshire #localhistory #folklore #ghosts #regency #hauntings
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#history #Shropshire #localhistory #folklore #ghosts #regency #hauntings
🎙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?
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#History #Folklore #Shropshire #Death #Funerals #Deathlore
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?
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#History #Folklore #Shropshire #Death #Funerals #Deathlore
July 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🎙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-shropshi...
#History #Folklore #Shropshire #Death #Funerals #Deathlore
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-shropshi...
#History #Folklore #Shropshire #Death #Funerals #Deathlore
Have you ever wondered about the folkloric significance of the Lord's Prayer? You can find out more as well as listen to loads of bonus content over on Patreon. Some of which is free to all tiers (including free members)
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#Podcast #Folklore #Magic #History #Witches
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#Podcast #Folklore #Magic #History #Witches
July 23, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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.
#History #folklore
#History #folklore
July 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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.
#Ghosts #Folklore #History #hauntings
#Ghosts #Folklore #History #hauntings
July 21, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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.
#Ghosts #Folklore #History #hauntings
#Ghosts #Folklore #History #hauntings
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.
#Shropshire #Folklore #Apotropaic
#Shropshire #Folklore #Apotropaic
July 19, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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.
#Shropshire #Folklore #Apotropaic
#Shropshire #Folklore #Apotropaic
The Stiperstones is said to be home to six birds, which whistle a song in perfect unison. However, if a seventh bird joins in, it's a sure sign that the end of times is near. Within mining communities there was a fear of the bad luck such birds spread.
#Folklore #Birds #Shropshire #omens
#Folklore #Birds #Shropshire #omens
July 15, 2025 at 8:32 AM
The Stiperstones is said to be home to six birds, which whistle a song in perfect unison. However, if a seventh bird joins in, it's a sure sign that the end of times is near. Within mining communities there was a fear of the bad luck such birds spread.
#Folklore #Birds #Shropshire #omens
#Folklore #Birds #Shropshire #omens
🎙New Epidode 🎙
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.
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#History #Victorians #Murder #Podcasts
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...
#History #Victorians #Murder #Podcasts
July 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🎙New Epidode 🎙
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...
#History #Victorians #Murder #Podcasts
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...
#History #Victorians #Murder #Podcasts
Things that feel like The Shropshire Witches Podcast ✨️ did we miss anything?
#Folklore #Shropshire #Podcast #Witches
#Folklore #Shropshire #Podcast #Witches
July 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Things that feel like The Shropshire Witches Podcast ✨️ did we miss anything?
#Folklore #Shropshire #Podcast #Witches
#Folklore #Shropshire #Podcast #Witches
Calling all witches! 🦇
It would mean the world to us if you could cast a vote for 'The Shropshire Witches Podcast' in the British Podcast Awards Listener's choice awards!
We love our Podcast, and adore sharing tales of history and Folklore.
Thank you 💚
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#Folklore
It would mean the world to us if you could cast a vote for 'The Shropshire Witches Podcast' in the British Podcast Awards Listener's choice awards!
We love our Podcast, and adore sharing tales of history and Folklore.
Thank you 💚
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#Folklore
June 17, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Calling all witches! 🦇
It would mean the world to us if you could cast a vote for 'The Shropshire Witches Podcast' in the British Podcast Awards Listener's choice awards!
We love our Podcast, and adore sharing tales of history and Folklore.
Thank you 💚
britishpodcastawards.com/voting
#Folklore
It would mean the world to us if you could cast a vote for 'The Shropshire Witches Podcast' in the British Podcast Awards Listener's choice awards!
We love our Podcast, and adore sharing tales of history and Folklore.
Thank you 💚
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#Folklore
This strange little 19th-century doll was found in a crevice of the brickwork in the cellar of a house on East Street, Hereford. In a fold of her dress was a handwritten note, which contained a potent curse (quoted in second image)
#Folklore #curses #Witchcraft #Witches
#Folklore #curses #Witchcraft #Witches
June 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
This strange little 19th-century doll was found in a crevice of the brickwork in the cellar of a house on East Street, Hereford. In a fold of her dress was a handwritten note, which contained a potent curse (quoted in second image)
#Folklore #curses #Witchcraft #Witches
#Folklore #curses #Witchcraft #Witches