Category: Local History
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HIGHGATE CEMETERY / Catch-up & Extra Footage / Debrief!
In this video, the first of many upcoming ‘debrief’ videos, we will be talking about our visit to Highgate Cemetery as well as including some extra pieces of footage that didn’t make it into the original video. We will also answer some of the questions our viewers left in the comments section of that first…
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The Bizarre Story of Fair Ellen of Radcliffe
Deep within the annals of history lies a tale of intrigue, betrayal, and a haunting legacy. Welcome to the story of Fair Ellen of Radcliffe and a place where the echoes of the past reverberate through the ages. Where did the ballad originate and are there any truths to it? ➝ Join the CURIOUS CREEPER…
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HIGHGATE CEMETERY – Famous Graves and Filming Location
In this video, we travel to HIGHGATE CEMETERY and find the locations where TASTE THE BLOOD OF DRACULA and THE ABOMINABLE DR. PHIBES were filmed. We also visit the graves of George Michael, Ian Holm, Bob Hoskins as well as many others. You can check out Highgate Cemetery by visiting : https://highgatecemetery.org ➝ Join the…
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He Lived, Worked and Died here – JOE MEEK, the ‘TELSTAR MAN’
In this video, we were caught unaware as we never planned to visit the former home and work place of the legendary, JOE MEEK! This is where the iconic ‘Telstar’ instrumental track was born! It was also where the ghostly and haunting track, ‘Johnny, Remember Me’ was recorded. It was an opportuntity not to be…
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A Woodland Bimble, BUT, we were WARNED!
In this video, we blew off the cobwebs by taking a walk into the woodland of Hameldon Woods and to search for the now abandoned ‘Miste Farm’ which was gutted in 2020 when the building was ravaged by a devastating fire! This was a spur of the moment walk and we thought we would take…
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The Story That Wasn’t.. True? Blackburn’s Darkest Rumour – 1929
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Words Before the End: The Last Letters of James Hamer / Haslingden (1854)
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The Town That Should Have Been Wiped Out (Church, 1917)
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