Category: Local History
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Frozen To Death on The Moors : Darwen Boys Tragedy of 1917
In this story, we visit Darwen Old Cemetery and re-tell the tragic case of 18-year-old, William Cooper Longton, 16-year-old Ralph Bolton, and his 10-year-old cousin James Bolton, whose lifeless bodies were discovered in the snow days after their disappearance on the 16th December 1917. ➝ Please remember to SUBSCRIBE to our channel so you never…
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The TRUE legend of ‘OWD AGGIE and ghostly apparitions on Darwen Moor!
In this story, we travel over to Darwen Moor to re-tell the TRUE and horrific story of Agnes Singleton, or ‘Owd Aggie’, and how her ghost roams the moors to this day – or does it? ➝ Please remember to SUBSCRIBE to our channel so you never miss a new upload! https://www.youtube.com/@DaysofHorror?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us on…
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A Real GIANTS Grave! The Story of Frederick Kempster – The Blackburn Giant (1889 – 1918)
In this video, we travel back to Blackburn Old Cemetery are re-tell the true story of 29-year-old, Frederick Kempster and how his life, whilst cut short, was still one of sorrow, fun, laughter and at times, varied! And what was his link with Blackburn and the North West of England? ➝ Please remember to SUBSCRIBE…
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He Died With A PAN On His Head / Helmshore – 1890
In today’s story, we tell of how 66-year-old Henry Entwistle was found dead in his kitchen. But it’s how he died and how he was found that is truly bizarre! ➝ Please remember to SUBSCRIBE to our channel so you never miss a new upload! https://www.youtube.com/@DaysofHorror?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us on Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/ourdaysofhorror Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ourdaysofhorror…
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The Troubling Case of James Stezaker (1912) / Burnley / True Crime
On Saturday 19th October 1912, James Stezaker killed his wife and child in their family home. And despite being found guilty of murder and sentenced to death, he somehow avoided the hangman’s noose before eventually being freed from prison. This is his story. ➝ Please remember to SUBSCRIBE to our channel so you never miss…
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