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Strange Pages from Family Papers

Dive into the intriguing and often macabre tales of local history and superstition in Strange Pages from Family Papers. From the chilling story of the infamous dead hand once kept at Bryn Hall in Lancashire—rumored to possess medicinal powers—to the curious case of a woman using it to combat smallpox, these narratives are sure to both amuse and fascinate modern listeners. Each chapter explores a unique blend of folklore and historical anecdotes that will captivate your imagination. (Summary by David Barnes). Read by an ensemble of talented narrators including Annika Feilbach, Carl Manchester, Claire Goget, Cori Samuel, David Barnes, Graham Redman, Hugh McGuire, Jennie Hughes, Lizzie Driver, Peter Yearsley, Philippa, Sarah McIntrye, Sarah OConnor, and Stuart Pyle.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Dive into the intriguing and often macabre tales of local history and superstition in Strange Pages from Family Papers. From the chilling story of the infamous dead hand once kept at Bryn Hall in Lancashire—rumored to possess medicinal powers—to the curious case of a woman using it to combat smallpox, these narratives are sure to both amuse and fascinate modern listeners. Each chapter explores a unique blend of folklore and historical anecdotes that will captivate your imagination. (Summary by David Barnes). Read by an ensemble of talented narrators including Annika Feilbach, Carl Manchester, Claire Goget, Cori Samuel, David Barnes, Graham Redman, Hugh McGuire, Jennie Hughes, Lizzie Driver, Peter Yearsley, Philippa, Sarah McIntrye, Sarah OConnor, and Stuart Pyle.

HOSTED BY

Thomas Firminger Thiselton-Dyer

Produced by Public Domain

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Dive into the intriguing and often macabre tales of local history and superstition in Strange Pages from Family Papers. From the chilling story of the infamous dead hand once kept at Bryn Hall in Lancashire—rumored to possess medicinal powers—to the curious case of a woman using it to combat...

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Strange Pages from Family Papers is created and hosted by Thomas Firminger Thiselton-Dyer.
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