The Mystery Behind Black Shuck, the Demon Dog of East Anglia

Black Shuck is a legendary black hound that has haunted Suffolk folklore for centuries. In this episode we trace its earliest documented sighting in a 1577 storm at St Mary's Church in Bungay, compare it with similar “hellhound” myths across Britain, and explore how natural phenomena, religious anxieties, and tourism have kept the legend alive. We also look at how historians differentiate folklore from contemporary evidence and why the story still resonates today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices