Weird in the Wade

In this final part of the story of Sarah Dazley, the Victorian poisoner, we follow the evidence shared at William Dazley's inquest and murder trial. We unpick tricky testimony and tangled timelines in an attempt to decide if Sarah really did it. There's gossip, pills and powders, a dead pig, and a teenage pregnancy all to uncover. We hear a new ghost story shared by a listener this time centred around the Chequers Inn at Wrestlingworth where the inquest was held. Does Sarah's restless spirit still haunt the pub? And keep listening for a sneak preview of our next episode about big cats and phantom felines. Have a suggestion, question or want to share a story? Please get in touch with Weird in the Wade at [email protected] Find the podcast on social media through the links on: https://linktr.ee/weirdinthewade If you enjoy the show and are able to support us by buying Weird In the Wade a coffee you can do at: https://ko-fi.com/weirdinthewade Weird in the Wade is researched, written and presented by Nat Doig Crowd voices by Savigear and McOwen Theme music and the Potton Poisoner theme by Tess Savigear All other music and additional sound effects by Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the second part of a three part story about Sarah Dazley the Potton Poisoner. This episode opens with Sarah's arrest on the banks of the Thames in London and her appearance in front of the Lord Mayor. We'll hear a late night conversation between Sarah and the women guarding over her in a Biggleswade tavern. Find out why arsenic poisoning was such a problem in Victorian Britain. As well as exploring the details of the inquests into the deaths of her first husband and baby. It's an episode with twists and turns, delving into Victorian attitudes towards domestic abuse and violence, and their preoccupation with the nature of women. It sets up a final episode at the dramatic murder trial in Part Three. This episode deals with murder, domestic violence, and the death of an infant. Please choose carefully where and how you listen. If you have any thoughts or suggestions please email the show at: [email protected] Find links to the podcast socials and website here: https://linktr.ee/weirdinthewade Weird in the Wade is researched, written and presented by Nat Doig Theme music and the Potton Poisoner theme is by Tess Savigear Additional crowd voices by Savigear and McOwen All other music and sound effects are by Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Saturday 5th August 2023 it will be 180 years since the execution of Sarah Dazley the Potton Poisoner, she was hanged outside Bedford Gaol in front of 10,000 people. The haunting of a pretty cottage ties to the story of the Potton Poisoner. A murder case that was a Victorian sensation. Scandalising a nation, and still fascinating true crime enthusiasts today. Should Sarah Dazley, dubbed the Potton Poisoner by Victorian press, be known as the UKs first recorded female serial killer? Or is she innocent? The story is murkier and more twisty than a penny dreadful or melodrama. In Part One, of this three part story, I'll tell you the ghost story that links to Sarah Dazley, and all about the life of the poisoner and her victims. Please be advised that although this case is 180 years old it deals with the issues of murder, domestic abuse and infant death. Please choose carefully when and where you want to listen. Got any thoughts or suggestions? Email the show at [email protected] Find links to the podcast website and socials here: https://linktr.ee/weirdinthewade The podcast is researched, written and presented by Nat Doig Theme music and the Potton Poisoner theme by Tess Savigear Additional crowd voices by Savigear and McOwen All other music and sound effects Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A bonus episode with updates from previous episodes, a new spooky story that happened to Nat Doig earlier this year, and some news about changes to the podcast. There's also a new trailer for the next episode about the Potton Poisoner. If you haven't listened to all of our previous episode's here's some timings so you can avoid spoilers! Pound Stretcher update is at 3 minutes 45 Flying saucer update is at 8 minutes 15 Potton Wood Update is at 14 minutes 10 New Spooky story and trailer all spoiler safe from 20 minutes onwards Contact the Podcast at [email protected] Find us on the socials https://linktr.ee/weirdinthewade Buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/weirdinthewade Weird in the Wade is researched, written and presented by Nat Doig Additional voice acting in crowd scene by Savigear and McOwen Theme music and the Potton Poisoner theme by Tess Savigear All other music and additional sound effects Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can a WW2 plane crash explain the strange phenomena that have been reported in this quiet corner of English woodland over the last 70 years? How does the tale of a little hero dog tie in with the ghostly encounters? Why do so many visitors to the wood smell burning when there are no signs of fire near by? This month's episode is a little different. We have a witness interview, field recordings from the woods, access to Luton Paranormal's research files and lots of history to explore as we try to find out what is haunting Potton Wood? Our guest is author Paul Jameson find out about his books at modquokka.com Show notes, links, photographs and transcript can be found at weirdinthewade.blog Follow the pod on Twitter and Insta at @weirdinthewade If you're able please consider buying the pod a coffee at Ko-Fi.com/weirdinthewade Researched, written and presented by Nat Doig Theme music by Tess Savigear Additional music and sound effects by Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1848 a boy from Luton workhouse has a strange and horrifying encounter in church. His story is reported in the newspapers and there are links to Scotland, Sir Walter Scott and a pioneer of stage magic. Hear all about it in this bonus episode. Get in touch with Weird in the Wade on Twitter and insta @weirdinthewade or through our blog. We'd love to hear from you. If you'd like to support us you can buy us a coffee at Ko-fi or simply follow, like and review the pod as it helps other's find us. Thank you! Weird in the Wade is researched, written and presented by Nat Doig Our theme music is by Tess Savigear Additional music and sound effects from Epidemic Sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the 1950s and for a few short weeks Biggleswade becomes the flying saucer capital of the world! A UFO hoax is uncovered, whilst two flying saucer sightings a year apart, remain to this day, a mystery. Find out how the hoax and the genuine UFO mystery are intertwined, meet a cast of characters including a working class engineering hero, and a woman investigating UFOs with her trusty Labrador. In the 1950s things were definitely weird in the wade. Thank you so much for listening! Read the show notes and transcript at weirdinthewade.blog Find us on Twitter and Insta @weirdinthewade If you'd like to support the podcast, please follow, like and rate us. Also if you're able to, please consider buying Weird in the Wade a coffee at Ko-Fi This episode was researched, written and presented by Nat Doig Theme music is by Tess Savigear Additional sound effects and music by Epidemic Sound And the owl hoot at the start of the episode is a sound clip from BigSoundBank.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus, mini episode, partly recorded on a dawn walk around Wrest Park, hear the ghost story of the grey lady of Silsoe in Bedfordshire. Birdsong will accompany you as we travel back in time and discover what haunts the George Inn and how the haunting is linked to the beautiful and stately Wrest Park. Show notes and transcript at Weird in the Wade's blog Please consider supporting the podcast if you can by rating or reviewing this episode or buy me a Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/weirdinthewade Follow us on social media on instagram and Twitter as @weirdinthewade Written and presented by Nat Doig Theme music by Tess Savigear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A bonus episode about the 1785 Great Fire of Biggleswade. I've unearthed new evidence, which has lain unnoticed for 230 years. Does the established narrative including the cause of the fire need to be challenged? Make up your own mind after listening. Find out about how the news was reported 230 years ago, how connected our country really was back then, and how history can turn on a six pence or on a dog's paw. Researched, written and presented by Nat Doig Theme music by Tess Savigear Find the transcript and show notes at weirdinthewade.blog We're on twitter and instagram as @weirdinthewade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The staff at the Biggleswade pound stretcher got more than they bargained for when strange things started happening at their place of work. We examine what really went down in the shop and gather witness testimonies. We'll also look at links to Biggleswade's past and the building's unique place in history. Can we discover who Aggie the poltergeist really was? Visit Weird in the Wade blog for more info including transcript and photos. Find us on Twitter and Instagram Theme music by Tess Savigear Other music and additional sound effects by Epidemic Sound d37029ea1965a951c4ea945b8e295fa24239062b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Something is coming... A new podcast about all that's weird, wonderful and a little off kilter in the town of Biggleswade in Bedfordshire. Before our first episode is released on Monday 1st of May listen to a trailer all about this new and fascinating podcast. If you like your spooky stories with an historical context or your history with a pinch of the paranormal then this is the podcast for you. Theme music by Tess Savigear Written and presented by Natalie Doig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices