The Premonitions Bureau

Can a dream foretell disaster? In this chilling episode of Wyrd Wessex, the Wyrdo's dive deep into the real-life Premonitions Bureau, a controversial project founded by psychiatrist Dr. John Barker in the 1960s to scientifically collect prophecies and forewarnings.Join Craig and Andy as they explore the chilling accounts of people who seemingly knew disaster was coming—from the horrors of the Aberfan tragedy and the Stockport air crash to the specific details of a train derailment and the assassination of Robert Kennedy. We discuss the emotional and mental toll on the people who had these visions, the tragic irony of the project’s final moments, and ask: was this genuine psychic ability or a terrifying pattern of coincidence?In This Episode:The Premonitions Bureau: The history and controversial methods of Dr. John Barker's 1960s project designed to gather pre-cognitive dreams.The Aberfan Tragedy: The chilling accounts of premonitions related to one of the UK's worst peacetime disasters.Disasters Foretold: Exploring specific, documented warnings regarding the Stockport air crash, a train derailment, and the assassination of Robert Kennedy.The Emotional Toll: Discussing the mental anguish and burden carried by those who received these terrifying, unheeded visions.The Tragic Irony: The strange and poignant events that ultimately led to the project's untimely end.Stay Wyrd!www.wyrdwessex.co.ukBuy our merch hereWritten by Craig Brooks 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.