
Tag: Moors
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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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Ilkley Moor Alien – Location of THAT photo!
In this video, we travelled over to Ilkley and Ilkley Moor to be precise, to uncover the location of WHERE a photograph of what many believe is to be that of an ‘alien’ creature was taken by ‘Philip Spencer’ on the 1st December, 1987. Was the story of Philip Spencer a hoax? What did he…
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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…






