The Whispering Woods : True Ghost Stories & Paranormal Encounters

Every November, fires are lit across Britain in memory of the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605, but the traditions surrounding the Fifth of November go far beyond Guy Fawkes. From the Devil’s Stone at Shebbear and the flaming tar barrels of Ottery St Mary to the seventeen martyrs remembered at Lewes, haunted buildings linked to the plot and older beliefs about fire as protection, this episode explores the darker folklore that has gathered around Bonfire Night.

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Research Links:

https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/teaching-resources/the-gunpowder-plot/

https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/explore-the-collection/stories/the-monteagle-letter/

https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/evolutionofparliament/parliamentaryauthority/the-gunpowder-plot-of-1605/

https://www.parliament.uk/about/faqs/house-of-commons-faqs/gunpowder-plot/

https://www.shebbearvillage.co.uk/people/the-devils-stone/

https://www.otterystmary-tc.gov.uk/your-community/events/tar-barrels-4th-nov-2023/

https://www.lewesbonfirecelebrations.com/

https://www.lewesbonfirecelebrations.com/timeline/

https://www.lewesbonfirecelebrations.com/lewes-sussex-protestant-martyrs-reformation-6/

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1386169

https://www.visitsalford.info/what-to-see-and-do/ordsall-hall/

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Researched, written and produced by Sarah Powell and Roger Hinchliffe. Hosted by Sarah Powell and Tobie Jones. Stories are sourced from historical records, folklore collections, newspaper archives, contemporary accounts and listener submissions. Sources and acknowledgements are provided where appropriate.

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

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In January 1879, a canal labourer travelling through rural Staffordshire claimed that a strange black creature with enormous white eyes leapt onto the back of his horse near a lonely canal bridge. When he tried to hit it with his whip, the lash supposedly passed straight through its body. The encounter became part of local folklore, and the creature would come to be known as the Man-Monkey of Ranton.

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Research Links:

https://www.lovegnosall.com/stories/man-monkey-of-bridge-39

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1406777

https://www.jstor.org/stable/1253301

https://visionofbritain.org.uk/descriptions/953200

https://www.search.staffspasttrack.org.uk/details.aspx?ExhibitionID=1674&ExhibitionPage=1&PageIndex=16&ResourceID=39888&SearchType=3

Production:

Researched, written and produced by Sarah Powell and Roger Hinchliffe. Hosted by Sarah Powell and Tobie Jones. Stories are sourced from historical records, folklore collections, newspaper archives, contemporary accounts and listener submissions. Sources and acknowledgements are provided where appropriate.

Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again on tomorrow.

Sarah and Tobie xx

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

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For centuries, British folklore has told of people who crossed into another world hidden beneath hills, inside caves or just beyond the edge of an ordinary field. Some returned believing only minutes had passed when years had gone by, others were warned never to eat, drink or take anything with them, and a few were said to come back changed forever. From King Herla and Thomas the Rhymer to Welsh fairy dances and medieval accounts of underground kingdoms, these are the stories of people who were said to enter Fairyland and the strange rules that governed whether they ever came home.

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Research:

https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.28460407

https://www.hoap.co.uk/explore_fairy_traditions.pdf

https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Science_of_Fairy_Tales/Chapter_7

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/55025/55025-h/55025-h.htm

https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Child%27s_Ballads/37

https://academic.oup.com/book/59910/chapter/512173459

https://scholarworks.iu.edu/journals/index.php/tmr/article/view/41568

https://www.laphamsquarterly.org/roundtable/prehistory-fairy-realm

https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.28460467

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

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Content note: This episode includes childhood abuse and neglect, starvation, and a graphic description involving a dead animal.

Happy Halloween!!! Welcome to Day 31 of 31 Days of Halloween 2026.

In today's episode we share 1 spooky story to get you in the mood for Spooky Season.

A special thank you to sophiethetoad for allowing us to share their story!

Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1rel4uv/my_neighbour_used_to_peek_at_me_over_her_fence/

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

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Content note: This episode includes a threat with a firearm and suicide by gun.

Welcome to Day 30 of 31 Days of Halloween 2026.

In today's episode we share 1 spooky story to get you in the mood for Spooky Season.

Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/s/QIIAYzqqs7

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

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Welcome to Day 29 of 31 Days of Halloween 2026.

In today's episode we share 4 spooky stories to get you in the mood for Spooky Season.

Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/BackwoodsCreepy/s/qWgbu1zagR

https://www.reddit.com/r/BackwoodsCreepy/s/uaT7doZK0K

https://www.reddit.com/r/BackwoodsCreepy/s/GbrogU2WLd

https://www.reddit.com/r/BackwoodsCreepy/s/wbQ3d9okcC

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

Enjoyed this episode? Follow The Whispering Woods on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss a story.

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Content note: This episode includes the death of a child from tuberculosis and references to illness and death.

Welcome to Day 28 of 31 Days of Halloween 2026.

In today's episode we share 2 spooky stories to get you in the mood for Spooky Season.

Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/s/ngbeuHmx3A

https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/s/wrd2pa9cIh

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

Enjoyed this episode? Follow The Whispering Woods on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss a story.

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Welcome to Day 27 of 31 Days of Halloween 2026.

In today's episode we share 5 spooky stories to get you in the mood for Spooky Season.

Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/s/tcWJCeVxT7

https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/1ihap9s/what_did_we_hear/

https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/16lr3fd/not_sure_what_to_make_of_it/

https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/rpdmrc/my_uncles_haunted_house/

https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/pelnzv/encounter_with_a_demonic_entity/

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

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Welcome to Day 26 of 31 Days of Halloween 2026.

In today's episode we share 3 spooky stories to get you in the mood for Spooky Season.

Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/14u9rsm/what_was_he_looking_at/

https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/ktur9b/the_carved_african_totem_poll_which_terrorized_me/

https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/s18vpf/heard_a_child_singing_last_night/

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

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Welcome to Day 25 of 31 Days of Halloween 2026.

In today's episode we share 4 spooky stories to get you in the mood for Spooky Season.

Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/s/0xS2lV4KOG

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/s/nvGBunj3pj

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/s/GzFuWmLCFp

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/s/IsHAlQJbLk

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

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Welcome to Day 24 of 31 Days of Halloween 2026.

Thanks to Anon, marushii, and HeGotBricks for allowing us to share your stories!

In today's episode we share 3 spooky stories to get you in the mood for Spooky Season.

Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1vcfp54/ive_never_believed_in_paranormal_stuff_until/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Unexplained/comments/1vjnzuy/wasaga_beach_haunting/

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

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Content note: This episode includes the death of a child from leukaemia and the parents’ grief.

Welcome to Day 23 of 31 Days of Halloween 2026.

Thanks to HeGotBricks and trammeloratreasure for allowing us to share your stories!

In today's episode we share 4 spooky stories to get you in the mood for Spooky Season.

Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1veeqf4/hes_still_here/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1w0whg3/ghost_of_my_granddad/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Unexplained/comments/1vnrb1a/whisper/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Glitch_in_the_Matrix/comments/1vs8ldg/my_wife_and_i_both_lost_the_same_10_minutes_on/

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

Enjoyed this episode? Follow The Whispering Woods on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss a story.

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Content note: This episode includes a graphic description of a decomposed body.

Welcome to Day 22 of 31 Days of Halloween 2026.

Thanks to CeriPie, Affectionate_Clue369 and Tom for allowing us to share your stories!

https://youtube.com/@eccentrichobbies9164?si=f1kK4wm1inyBoFLA

In today's episode we share 4 spooky stories to get you in the mood for Spooky Season.

Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1vbk8hb/i_used_to_work_at_a_haunted_dollar_general/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1vy4agk/my_dead_grandfather_was_standing_in_my_yard/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/g373zj/the_angriest_thing_ive_ever_heard/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1vter02/skeptic_here_i_experienced_something_i_cant/

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

Enjoyed this episode? Follow The Whispering Woods on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss a story.

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Welcome to Day 20 of 31 Days of Halloween 2026.

In today's episode we share 2 spooky stories to get you in the mood for Spooky Season.

Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/BackwoodsCreepy/comments/9rx8te/the_demon_dog_of_valle_crucis_pt_1/

https://www.reddit.com/r/BackwoodsCreepy/comments/9shysd/the_demon_dog_of_valle_crucis_pt_2/

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

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Welcome to Day 20 of 31 Days of Halloween 2026.

A special thanks to Hot_Tomatillo145, StoryTaleTime, and Maniacboy888 for allowing us to share their stories!

In today's episode we share 5 spooky stories to get you in the mood for Spooky Season.

Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1vh517d/one_of_the_creepiest_things_ive_ever_experienced/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1v1d77t/i_think_i_saw_a_demon_today/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1v19vdv/something_copied_my_toddler/

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

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Welcome to Day 19 of 31 Days of Halloween 2026.

In today's episode we share 1 spooky story to get you in the mood for Spooky Season.

Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/f3wy7j/my_lake_burton_encounter/

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

Enjoyed this episode? Follow The Whispering Woods on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss a story.

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Welcome to Day 18 of 31 Days of Halloween 2026.

In today's episode we share 5 spooky stories to get you in the mood for Spooky Season.

Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1tju5pm/my_mom_made_my_brother_promise_not_to_tell_me/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1t5prns/event_on_the_beach_7_years_ago/

https://www.reddit.com/r/CrawlerSightings/comments/1t8viqh/sighting_near_asheville/

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The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

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Welcome to Day 17 of 31 Days of Halloween 2026.

In today's episode we share 1 spooky story to get you in the mood for Spooky Season.

Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/s/rfOPtxwMm7

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"Spacial Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

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Content note: This episode includes references to suicide and suicidal thoughts, cancer, and bereavement.

Welcome to Day 16 of 31 Days of Halloween 2026.

In today's episode we share 5 spooky stories to get you in the mood for Spooky Season.

Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/s/ddf46AOm1C

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/s/VLVKej8ity

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/s/vbXKA9iwz0

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/s/41S6qO91SS

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/s/flxo8o1Xtk

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"Spacial Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

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Content warning: This episode includes an attempted knife attack, a brief reference to a hanging figure, and an account of a woman being confined and dying in a fire.

Welcome to Day 15 of 31 Days of Halloween 2026.

In today's episode we share 6 spooky stories to get you in the mood for Spooky Season.

Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1u1753t/my_tour_of_gettysburg_gave_me_more_than_i/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1trgart/this_happened_years_ago_and_it_still_freaks_me_out/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1ty6g1q/my_most_terrifying_reallife_experience/

The BOOK

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"Spacial Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

Enjoyed this episode? Follow The Whispering Woods on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss a story.

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