Episodes
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We are a bit late this month, sorry!! We also have a very chaotic guest so prepare yourself for weird noises, and slightly distracted conversations.
But enough excuses! In this episode, we're talking all about Norfolk's saints. We explore the lives of some homegrown saints, those who visited the county, we chat about our favourite saints, and imagine what we might each be the patron saint of. And of course we go off on plenty of saintly tangents.
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In this episode we head back to South Norfolk for an unusual story. One that was collected by a local author and we think it has only ever shared in print once.
Prepare yourself for some wild speculation on who, or what, might be following lone travellers along The Lowes.
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In this episode, we dive into murky waters to compare Norfolk and Suffolk folklore with one of Universal Studios’ most iconic monsters: the Creature from the Black Lagoon.
Stacia kicks things off with a synopsis of the 1954 classic, and from there we rummage through our archives to come up with some, admittedly tenuous, parallels between the Black Lagoon’s mysterious creature and East Anglia’s own creatures of the deep.
We also take a little look at the South American folklore said to have inspired the Creature. There are surprisingly a lot of similarities between those original tales and our East Anglian folklore creatures.
Side note: if you hear knocking, your house isn’t haunted… one of us kept tapping the table.
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In this episode on our theme of Hollywood Monsters, we’re unwrapping Mummies. Norfolk is linked to the most famous mummy of them all, but we've chatted about that before in episode 88. Today we discover a new-to-us local mummy story, a Norfolk Mummy which never came to Norfolk and we ask the important question: who exactly is Portland Bill?
*Bit of a naughty swear right at the very end, but it made me laugh a lot - Siofra
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In this episode we have a chat about werewolves and look for examples of werewolves popping up in Norfolk. We actually find quite a few stories!
Also, sorry for the f-word. Siofra got over excited.
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In this episode we discuss vampires of Norfolk. It may seem like an unlikely combo, but Norfolk has some surprising links to the classic monsters.
It looks like this might be the start of a series...werewolves next!
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It's the end of the year so we have a classic review of the year episode for your listening pleasure.
Thank you all for sticking with for another year. We promise to get back to sharing podcasts every month. We've even got the January 2026 episode in the bag!
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Finally, our live recording at the Bungay Black Shuck Festival 2025! We share an intriguing photo taken recently in Norfolk and we welcome special guests Anne and Tom. They share their absolutely amazing encounter with Black Shuck. Their storytelling and scene setting is just wonderful and it was an honour to have them on the podcast.
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Recorded in the basement of The Holloway in Norwich, hidden beneath St Benedict’s Street, this episode was captured before a live audience, though we can’t promise it was only the living who joined us.
We explore the rich history of the area and share eerie tales from the neighbouring street, including paranormal encounter on Exchange Street and Pottergate.
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In this episode we explore the history and haunting of St Stephen's church in central Norwich. Expect dramatic music, Siofra saying "like" a lot (sorry about that) and what appears to be a pretty rare type of haunting.
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Good morning from the Norfolk Folklore Society!
This month, we’re handing the microphone over to you—our lovely loyal followers! That’s right, our latest podcast is dedicated entirely to your questions, and you had so many that we’ve had to split them into two – or maybe even three! - episodes. Your curiosity knows no bounds, and we love you for it.
In this first part, we tackle some truly excellent queries, including:
What is the spookiest place we’ve ever been, and was it too spooky to return?
Who would win in a fight—the Gildencroft Bogey or the Hikey Sprite? (A grudge match for the ages.)
Have we ever visited somewhere, heard a strange story about it, and then felt the place change when we returned?
What are our top recommendations for books about folklore, fiction and non-fiction?
What’s your favourite fictional supernatural tale, and why would it have been better if it was set in Norfolk?And much, much more. If you don’t hear your question this time, fear not—it’s coming up in next month’s episode!
Want to get involved? You can send us your folklore musings, eerie inquiries, and very specific battles between legendary beings by:
Emailing us: [email protected]
Sliding into our DMs
Commenting on our posts on Instagram or FacebookNow, settle in and let’s get weird.
With spectral handshakes and cryptid cuddles,
Siofra and Stacia
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Today’s podcast stars FAN OF THE PODCAST author Rob Parker, who has written an
astonishing 25 books and has just released the first in a new series of crime novels set right here in Shuck’s Own County.
If you buy The Troubled Deep, we suggest you head to the very end of the book, not to
solve the mystery, but to read the effusive credit to the Norfolk Folklore Society. Rob
contacted us several years ago to ask if we minded him taking the concept of our podcast, changing it and creating brand new podcasters based on what we do (loosely based, we are far less thorough and thankfully no longer work at a local newspaper!) and we were agreeable, potentially for the first time in our lives.
The Troubled Deep is perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Peter James, and Elly Griffiths (who also credited us in her books, JUST SAYING) - a propulsive crime thriller and a love letter to Norfolk. It follows Cam Killick, an ex-SBS diver whose PTSD finds solace underwater. When he discovers a submerged car tied to a 30-year-old mystery, he’s drawn into a dangerous web of secrets that some would kill to keep buried. It’s thrilling, atmospheric, and undeniably NORFOLK.
If you know the county, you will recognise SO many places in the book. Rob was such an easy interviewee and is, joyfully, as in love with Norfolk and our folklore and general
weirdness as we are. A twin soul.
Find out: what Rob’s favourite NFS story is, why he loves Norfolk and, most importantly,
what he thinks is more terrifying: a dog-headed monk or a monk-headed dog.
We hope you enjoy, lots of love,
Stacia and Siofra
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This month we have a good old chat about Twelfth Night and the Whittlesey Straw Bear. Mainly because they are both nice events coming up which we think you might like to go to.
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Good morning from the Norfolk Folklore Society!
Today we are (b)ringing you a feast of folklore all about BELLS. From the ghostly chime of drowned bells beneath the sea to the eerie toll of phantom bells in Norfolk bogs, we’ve jingled and jangled through history to unearth the most enchanting bell lore (basically, Siofra bought a book on bells and they appear to be folklore MAGNETS). It’s an ap-peal-ing episode. Sorry.
Bells have long been a part of Norfolk’s cultural landscape, from church towers to folklore. Whether marking joyous celebrations or mysterious warnings, they are a timeless connection to history, superstition and sound. And then there’s that Christmas song by The Darkness to contend with.
So grab a cup of tea, settle into your cosiest chair, and let the Norfolk Folklore Society take you on a magical journey through the echoes of bell lore.
Here’s what’s tolling in today’s episode:
Drowned Bells Beneath the Sea: Discover the eerie echoes of Norfolk’s lost village of Shipden, where legend says the church bells still ring from beneath the waves and more drowned bells around our coastline.
The Devil and the Tunstall Bells: A devilishly good tale of bells that caught the attention of Old Nick himself.
The Bell as Protector and Summoner: Learn how bells have been used to ward off storms, summon spirits, and mark the thin boundary between this world and the next.
Witch bells. Not which, witch. But also, which bells.
The Haunting Chime: Explore the fascinating duality of bells as symbols of celebration and omens of doom.Lots of love from Stacia and Siofra
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Today we are talking about a particularly sinister apparition that stalks the Norfolk
countryside, namely the Old Man of Hopton, who haunts a section of road close to the
coast.
In the Winter edition of Lantern (the wonderful publication from the brilliant Lowestoft-
based Borderline Science Investigation Group) in 1980, the tale of a Lowestoft man on the new A12 Hopton Bypass was reported. -
In this episode we collect more accounts of Black Shuck encounters in Norfolk and Suffolk. The episode was recorded as part of Charlie Cooper's Myth Country, so welcome if you came across us from the Black Shuck episode. We hope you all enjoy this behind the scenes recording. We wanted to add a special thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us. We loved having you on the show.
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Today’s podcast is the NFS’s own version of the General Election and, as such, we get to the heart of a very pressing issue: whether a dog-headed monk or a monk-headed dog would be more terrifying to meet down a dark alley?
For many years, the dog-headed monk/monk-headed dog conundrum has been our very own personal litmus test…but for the first time ever, our conviction that we knew the correct answer has been rocked. So, this episode is all about putting this issue to bed for once and all.
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In the atmospheric setting of England’s largest and most elaborate provincial medieval city hall, wonderful tales were woven about Norwich’s dark past. We joined forces with performer Laura Cannell to create a magical night filled with tales of ghosts and witchcraft, secret tunnels and dreadful murders linked to this distinctive building in the heart of Norwich. We had a lot of fun that night and we hope you enjoy listening to the show!
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In this episode Siofra and Stacia explore the tale of Melvena Spinks, and alleged witch from East Dereham.
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