Author: Chris
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Paying Tribute at BOB ROSS Grave – The Joy Lives On | A Pilgrimage to His Grave
For years, we’ve found comfort in the soothing voice and gentle brushstrokes of Bob Ross. The Joy of Painting wasn’t just a show – it was a calming escape, a reminder that mistakes are just “happy little accidents” and that beauty can be found anywhere. Now, we’re making a quiet pilgrimage to his grave, not…
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Beware the BOGGART! What REALLY Happened at Union Buildings in 1869? | Blackburn
For just over five weeks in the shadowy spring of 1869, the quiet streets of Daisyfield, Blackburn, became a place of growing dread. Whispers of the strange and the sinister swept through the town, as an unsettling series of events gripped the residents with fear. It would all come to a chilling head – of…
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The Story That Wasn’t.. True? Blackburn’s Darkest Rumour – 1929
In Victorian Blackburn, a single whisper was enough to ignite fear, outrage, and suspicion across an entire town. What began as a shocking wager quickly spiralled into panic. But as the dust settled, one chilling reality emerged: was the story actually true? In this episode of Days of Horror, we examine the Blackburn Hoax -…
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Words Before the End: The Last Letters of James Hamer / Haslingden (1854)
In 1854, in the quiet Lancashire town of Haslingden, a young man named James Hamer sat down to write his final words. Those letters – heavy with sorrow, confusion, and resignation – would be the last trace he left behind. In this episode, we examine the life and state of mind of James Hamer, explore…
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The Town That Should Have Been Wiped Out (Church, 1917)
On 28th April 1917, disaster erupted at a chemical mill turned munitions factory in Church, Oswaldtwistle. Flames, shockwaves, and the threat of a far greater explosion placed hundreds of lives in immediate danger. In the midst of chaos stood James Hardacre — a local police constable who refused to run when others fled. His actions…