About Unusual Histories and Intriguing Mysteries of Great Britain
In this podcast I'm setting out to discover the Unusual Histories and Intriguing Mysteries of Great Britain. I’ll looking for interesting stories, strange buildings, mythical animals, folklore legends and some decent pubs. Who knows I might even find the occasional ghost. In the first series I visit the New Forest. The ancient Norman hunting ground in Hampshire. Among other adventures I’ll be tracking down a coven of witches, investigating a 1000 year old murder and unravelling a chilling Victorian ghost story.
Quite by chance Andy discovers an old Victorian ghost story which drove a soldier mad. Andy visits the location on the eastern edge of the New Forest where strange things have been seen in the mudflats.
6 May 2026
Lady Alice and the Bloody Assizes
In 1685 Lady Alice Lile was condemned to death for harbouring the King’s enemies at her New Forest home. Her ghost is said to haunt one of Hampshire’s most notorious pubs. Was her execution lawful or judicial murder? Andy investigates.
22 Apr 2026
The Witches that Stopped Hitler?
In 1940, a coven of New Forest witches performed a strange magical ceremony with the intention of stopping the Germany army from invading Britain. Did it work? Andy heads out to find out more.
8 Apr 2026
The Mystery of Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle’s Grave
When Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, died in 1935 he was buried in the rose garden of his house in Sussex. However, 25 years after he died his body was exhumed and moved to the New Forest. The reason for this has never been clear. What was his connection with the New Forest and does his ghost still wander around his old house? Andy goes looking for clues in Minstead.
25 Mar 2026
The Mysterious Death of the Red King
In 1100 AD King William Rufus was killed while hunting in the New Forest. Was it an accident? Murder? or divine retribution? Andy sets out to visit where he was killed and find the bloody path where his ghost has supposedly been seen.
12 Mar 2026
Unusual Histories and Intriguing Mysteries of Great Britain Series Intro - The New Forest
A brief introduction to my new podcast. In the first series I'll be traveling to the New Forest. The ancient Norman hunting ground in Hampshire. Among other adventures I’ll be tracking down a witches coven, investigating a 1000 year old murder and unravelling a chilling Victorian ghost story. For more information please visit my website ajonesauthor.com
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