S2 Ep2: A haunting near Fakenham

S2 Ep2: A haunting near Fakenham

Author: Norfolk Folklore Society April 1, 2023 Duration: 45:38
Today’s podcast is a brand-new story (for us!) about a well-documented haunting close to Fakenham in the 1970s in two flats built on the site of a village lost to time many centuries earlier. Ghosts seen included a figure wearing white, a teenage girl and a man: residents reported feeling “a terrible sense of evil” and dreadful things have happened to these buildings over the decades.

Hosted by Siofra Connor and Stacia Briggs, the Norfolk Folklore Society podcast is a series of audio expeditions into the weird and wonderful layers of England’s most enigmatic county. Each episode is a deep dive, moving beyond well-trodden tales to uncover the living strangeness in the landscape-from whispered ghost stories in forgotten churches and encounters with elusive big cats in the fens, to the peculiar history of village witchcraft and modern accounts of lights in the Broads sky. The conversations feel like joining two deeply knowledgeable friends on a long walk down a muddy lane, where every crumbling wall or oddly shaped tree might have a story. This isn’t just about cataloguing the past; it’s about listening to how these old currents of belief, fear, and magic still ripple through the present. Whether you’re someone who instinctively scans a field for fairy rings or you simply enjoy a compelling, atmospheric story, this podcast offers a unique and grounded perspective. The tone is one of genuine curiosity and respect, treating each subject, no matter how uncanny, with thoughtful consideration. You’ll hear firsthand accounts, historical research, and lively discussion that connects ancient folklore to contemporary experience, all centered on the rich, eerie soil of Norfolk. It’s for anyone who suspects there’s more to a place than what appears on the map.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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S1 Ep85: The Happisburgh Torso [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:11
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S1 Ep84: No Man's Friend [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:59
In this episode Stacia and Siofra discuss No Man's Friend. A field which was said to be cursed and is now lost to the sea.
S1 Ep83: Northrepps Shrieking Pits [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:50
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S1 Ep82: Cutthroat Lane, Yaxham [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:46
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S1 Ep81: The Mistletoe Bride [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:57
On this episode we share the festive tale of mistletoe bride and we look at its possible connection to Norfolk. Merry Christmas everyone!
S1 Ep80: Horning Timeslip [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:07
On this episode Stacia and Siofra discuss an an unsettling time slip in Horning and ask some big questions about time.