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Luton’s Noontide Hag

In 1848 a boy from Luton workhouse has a strange and horrifying encounter in church.

In this bonus episode, we’ll explore the young lad’s ghost encounter which was reported on in the Victorian newspapers. There are links to Scotland, Sir Walter Scott, and a pioneer of stage magic as well.

Show notes, photographs, and a transcript can be found at weirdinthewade.blog

Produced and presented by Nat Doig

Theme music by Tess Savigear

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19 minutes