A large crowd had ascended upon the gallows to watch an accused woman meet her end.She was despised by many especially in her home town of Braintree. They were glad to get rid of her.Her dealings with the devil had resulted in the deaths of many people, and she enchanted anyone who got in her …
Broomfield Essex, The History and Folklore of the Parish Church, The Dragon, Mandeville and Janes Family. The parish church of St. Mary the Virgin, anciently known as St. Leonard stands prominent in the centre of the village of Broomfield near. Chelmsford, Essex. When the original Norman church was built in the late 11th century, Possibly …
The true story of Hugh Despenser the Younger and his execution As a thief therefore you shall be hanged; as a traitor…you shall be drawn and quartered, and your quarters dispersed throughout the kingdom; and as you were outlawed, by our Lord the King and by general consent, and have come back to the court…you …
The golden bracelet was encrusted with semi-precious stones and lined with purple velvet, a colour so rare and so expensive to make that Matilda was overcome by such an extravagant gift. It was presented to her on her 18th birthday by an admirer she cared little for. The King of England Welcome to the 8th …
It was dark, so dark it was black inside their Immurement. Maud and William could not see their hands in front of them, just faint sounds. A dripping sound from within their confines, the sound of their breath against the damp stale air was heavy in their hearts. Faint voices could be heard in the …
The Legend of William Davis ‘The Golden Farmer’ and John Bennett, Highwayman of Bagshot Saturday the 20th of December, 1690 William Davis, was put into a Cart, and conveyed to Salisbury-court end in Fleetstreet, near the Place where he committed the Murder, for which he received Sentence,and there having made a short Prayer, he gave …
IT was a damp, foggy night in November 1865 when a seven-year-girl and her parents heard the faint sounds of something approaching them as they walked along Murderers’ Lane at Melbury Bubb. Welcome to the forth of our 13 terrifying stories for Halloween, today we are going to take a deep dive into the ghost …
Welcome to the second of our 13 terrifying stories for Halloween, today we are going to take a deep dive into the life of Dame Alice Kyteler, accused of witchcraft and sorcery. This is a true story, and makes up just one of the dark and twisted tales that exist in my family history. She …
Marion Braidfoot, daughter of Hugo, Laird of Lamington was born sometime around the year 1274, Although there is little evidence regarding her life or even existence for that matter. her story though has certainly captivated generations of people and her tale often woven into the very fabric of William Wallace’s life. However romanticised the stories …
The Dark Conjuror of Batcombe In darkest Dorset below the northern scarp slope of the Dorset Downs lies a straggling village called Batcombe, a curious village with one very curious tale.This story dates from the late sixteenth century, a period of time when Religious unrest and Superstition was a part of everyday village life. This …