The Curse of Clapham Woods

Hello and welcome, Wyrdos! This week on Wyrd Wessex, Andy and Craig are diving headfirst into one of the most notoriously strange places in England: Clapham Woods. From a centuries-old curse to cults, UFOs, and mysterious deaths, this small patch of woodland has it all.Join the hosts as they explore the bizarre and mysterious stories surrounding Clapham Woods and the nearby Chanctonbury Ring, concluding on whether the evidence stands up to scrutiny.In this episode, we explore:The Curse of 1288: A look at the ancient curse laid upon the village by Robert Le Falconer, and the theory that it’s the source of all the bizarre happenings.A Spate of Mysterious Deaths: The hosts cover the four strange deaths associated with the woods, including a police constable, a depressive vicar, a pensioner who underwent rapid decomposition, and a murder victim.The Cult of Hecate: A deep dive into the alleged cult that a local newspaper mislabeled as "satanic," including investigator Charles Walker's meeting with an initiate who claimed missing dogs were sacrifices.Unsettling Encounters: The ghost story of a woman who was physically thrown into a barbed wire fence by an unseen force, and the widespread feelings of unease people report in the woods.UFO Sightings: From a 1700s sighting to a Ouija board message from the 1960s about a spacecraft base, the hosts discuss the many UFO reports from the area.The Devil's Soup: A final look at the connection between Alistair Crowley, the Chanctonbury Ring, and the folklore about running around a clump of trees to summon the Devil for a bowl of soup.Wyrd NewsThe Asparamancer: Craig shares a hilarious story about a fortune teller who correctly predicted Brexit and Andy Murray's Wimbledon win by throwing asparagus spears into the air.Cannibal at the Police Station: Andy finishes with a shocking and gruesome story of a witch doctor who walked into a police station with a bag of human remains.Stay WyrdBuy our merch herewww.wyrdwessex.co.ukWritten and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy StevensEdited by Craig BrooksIntro music by Leonell Cassio - The Paranormal Is Real (ft. Carrie) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.