S2 Ep29: Your Questions - part 1

S2 Ep29: Your Questions - part 1

Author: Norfolk Folklore Society March 1, 2025 Duration: 38:18
Good morning from the Norfolk Folklore Society!

This month, we’re handing the microphone over to you—our lovely loyal followers! That’s right, our latest podcast is dedicated entirely to your questions, and you had so many that we’ve had to split them into two – or maybe even three! - episodes. Your curiosity knows no bounds, and we love you for it.

In this first part, we tackle some truly excellent queries, including:

  • What is the spookiest place we’ve ever been, and was it too spooky to return?

  • Who would win in a fight—the Gildencroft Bogey or the Hikey Sprite? (A grudge match for the ages.)

  • Have we ever visited somewhere, heard a strange story about it, and then felt the place change when we returned?

  • What are our top recommendations for books about folklore, fiction and non-fiction?

  • What’s your favourite fictional supernatural tale, and why would it have been better if it was set in Norfolk?
And much, much more. If you don’t hear your question this time, fear not—it’s coming up in next month’s episode!

Want to get involved? You can send us your folklore musings, eerie inquiries, and very specific battles between legendary beings by:

Now, settle in and let’s get weird.

With spectral handshakes and cryptid cuddles,

Siofra and Stacia 
💚x


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

Norfolk Folklore Society
Podcast Episodes
S1 Ep86: The rising dead at Corpusty [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:46
We are back! After a long break, which is explained in the episode, we discuss the tale of the rising dead in the village of Corpusty. Just a warning, this episode does get a little gory so you may not want to listen whi…
S1 Ep85: The Happisburgh Torso [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:11
On this episode we discuss the gruesome tale of the Happisburgh Torso. We actually thought that we'd lost this recording so please excuse the references to Christmas!
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
On this episode Stacia and Siofra go adventuring in north Norfolk to visit the shrieking pit in Northrepps. It gets a bit windy out there!
S1 Ep82: Cutthroat Lane, Yaxham [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:46
On this episode we discuss the stories behind the name of Cutthroat lane in the little village of Yaxham.
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.