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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 20 MIN

The Mystery of Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle’s Grave

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When Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, died in 1935 he was buried in the rose garden of his house in Sussex. However, 25 years after he died his body was exhumed and moved to the New Forest. The reason for this has never been clear.  What was his connection with the New Forest and does his ghost still wander around his old house? Andy goes looking for clues in Minstead.

When Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, died in 1935 he was buried in the rose garden of his house in Sussex. However, 25 years after he died his body was exhumed and moved to the New Forest. The reason for this has never been clear.  What was his connection with the New Forest and does his ghost still wander around his old house? Andy goes looking for clues in Minstead.

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