Ghost Tales by the Fireside - True Ghost Stories Podcast

• The Earl and the Romany – A Love Beyond Death

  A tale of love, scandal, and tragedy that defied class and time itself.In 1850, Lord Harry Grey—an aristocrat of power and privilege—fell in love with Catherine Cox, a beautiful and resilient Romany horsewoman. Their forbidden romance shook society, endured ruin, and sparked whispers of a ghostly presence that lingers on Kinver Edge to this day.Are they still walking the hills, hand in hand, bound by eternal love?This haunting tale blends romance, history, and the supernatural in a story you won't forget.Listen, if you dare.Subscribe for monthly episodes and follow us for more chilling tales:Website: www.ghosttales.co.uk Facebook: facebook.com/ghosttalespodcast Instagram: @ghosttalespodcast Available on all major podcast platforms.All content—music, writing, production—is original.

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• Dr Wilmore's Diary - The Full Book

  A compilation of the full story Dr. Wilmore's Diary offers an enthralling glimpse into the perilous and mystifying world of 18th-century Redditch. Through the journal entries of Dr. Wilmore, an eccentric and resourceful physician, listeners are immersed in a tale of highway robbery, forbidden romance, and occult practices. In this six-part podcast series, we follow Dr. Wilmore's harrowing ordeal with masked highwaymen, his uncanny knowledge of local secrets, and his role in a tumultuous love triangle. Young Tom Spencer, a steadfast farmer, and George Cookes, a charming yet unscrupulous gentleman, vie for the hand of the wealthy heiress, Phillis Spencer. Their rivalry unfolds against a backdrop of betrayal, deadly encounters, and haunting consequences. As the story progresses, Phillis's grief leads her to seek solace in Dr. Wilmore's dark arts, culminating in an All Hallows Eve séance to summon her lost lover. But the boundaries between life and death blur, and the past refuses to stay buried. With danger mounting and secrets unraveling, the tale escalates into a dramatic clash between vengeance, love, and fate. Join us for this gripping historical thriller, rich with gothic intrigue, romance, and supernatural suspense. Dr. Wilmore's Diary brings to life the secrets of 1700 Redditch in a narrative you won’t soon forget.

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• Dr Wilmore's Diary - Chapter Seven

  In the thrilling conclusion to this dark and winding tale, Chapter VII reveals secrets, ghosts, and justice beneath the moonlit ruins of Bordesley Abbey. Phillis Spencer faces betrayal and a desperate struggle as George Cookes’ sinister plan to abduct and force her into marriage is foiled by an unexpected apparition—the ghostly figure of her supposedly dead lover, Tom Spencer. But all is not as it seems, and the truth of Tom’s fate, along with that of the duplicitous George Cookes, comes to light. Amid sword fights and confessions, long-buried crimes are revealed, and Cookes’ villainy collapses under the weight of his misdeeds. The cunning Dr. Wilmore’s role as both accomplice and savior is laid bare, and with justice served, the festive spirit of redemption and new beginnings takes center stage. The story ends on a joyful note, with a double wedding in Tardebigge Church as Tom and Phillis, and Tony Bates and Mattie, tie the knot, proving that love and loyalty can triumph over even the darkest plots. This final chapter is a rollercoaster of suspense, romance, and poetic justice, wrapping up the tale with warmth and celebration. Tune in to witness the dramatic conclusion and the Christmas joy that follows.

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• Dr Wilmore's Diary - Chapter Six

  In Chapter VI, the sinister plans of George Cookes and the conflicted morality of Dr. Wilmore come to a head in a tale of deception, coercion, and dark bargains. Cookes, desperate to claim the fortune of Phillis Spencer, coerces the reluctant doctor into aiding his plot to abduct the grieving heiress. Blackmail and guilt over past crimes bind the doctor’s hand, forcing him to betray the very woman he had vowed to protect. Believing she is partaking in another ritual to see the spirit of her lost love, Tom Spencer, Phillis is lured once again to the ruins of the Abbey Gate House under the cold winter moon. But what she finds is not the ghostly comfort she seeks—it is a shocking betrayal. As Cookes steps into the circle meant to summon Tom’s spirit, Phillis’s hope turns to horror when the man she trusted reveals his true face. Will Phillis find a way to escape the machinations of Cookes and the shadow of the doctor's guilt? Or will her fate be sealed in the cold moonlit ruins? This episode unravels the depths of greed and manipulation, testing the boundaries of loyalty and morality in the face of desperation. Tune in to uncover the dark turn of this eerie tale.

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• Dr Wilmore's Diary - Chapter Five

  In Chapter V, the story ventures into the chilling realm of the supernatural as Phillis Spencer turns to the infamous Redditch Wizard, Dr. Wilmore, to contact the spirit of her lost love, Tom Spencer. On All Hallows’ Eve, under the shadow of ancient superstition, Phillis and her maid secretly visit the eerie Abbey Gate House, where the doctor prepares to summon Tom’s spirit through a mystical mirror. Within the doctor’s shadowy sanctum, filled with strange artifacts, bones, and ancient tomes, Phillis is faced with a choice: to glimpse Tom in a crystal or to question him through the enchanted mirror. Choosing the latter, she steels herself for what lies ahead, receiving a stern warning not to look away or behind her during the ritual. As the smoke clears, Tom’s face materializes in the mirror, lifelike yet otherworldly. Phillis seizes the fleeting chance to ask three questions, her emotions teetering between hope and despair. She learns of Tom’s enduring love and his disapproval of her moving on, but his answer to her final question—a haunting revelation about his peace in the afterlife—leaves her shaken to her core. This episode dives into the eerie and emotional, exploring the lengths to which love and grief can drive a person. Will Phillis find closure in this otherworldly encounter, or will the answers she sought lead to more torment? Tune in for a spine-tingling tale of forbidden magic, spectral apparitions, and the enduring power of love and regret.

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