https://uhim.podbean.com In this podcast I'm setting out to discover the Unusual Histories and Intriguing Mysteries of Great Britain. I’ll looking for interesting stories, strange buildings, mythical animals, folklore legends and some decent pubs. Who knows I might even find the occasional ghost. In the first series I visit the New Forest. The ancient Norman hunting ground in Hampshire. Among other adventures I’ll be tracking down a coven of witches, investigating a 1000 year old murder and unravelling a chilling Victorian ghost story.

]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 22:12:00 +0100 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. History 1440 episodic In this podcast I’m setting out to discover the Unusual Histories and Intriguing Mysteries of Great Britain. I’ll looking for interesting stories, strange buildings, mythical animals, folklore legends and some decent pubs. Who knows I might even find the occasional ghost. In the first series I visit the New Forest. The ancient Norman hunting ground in Hampshire. Among other adventures I’ll be tracking down a coven of witches, investigating a 1000 year old murder and unravelling a chilling Victorian ghost story. andyjones311 andyjones311 No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14509526/UHMB_Podcast_sq_smallablu0.png https://uhim.podbean.com 144 144 The Marchwood Mystery https://uhim.podbean.com/e/the-marchwood-mystery/ https://uhim.podbean.com/e/the-marchwood-mystery/#comments Wed, 20 May 2026 22:12:00 +0100 uhim.podbean.com/3cfe1163-f6a2-357d-89e8-47d15c9fe5a0 Quite by chance Andy discovers an old Victorian ghost story which drove a soldier mad. Andy visits the location on the eastern edge of the New Forest where strange things have been seen in the mudflats.

]]> Quite by chance Andy discovers an old Victorian ghost story which drove a soldier mad. Andy visits the location on the eastern edge of the New Forest where strange things have been seen in the mudflats.

]]> andyjones311 false No 1337 6 full Lady Alice and the Bloody Assizes https://uhim.podbean.com/e/lady-alice-and-the-bloody-assizes/ https://uhim.podbean.com/e/lady-alice-and-the-bloody-assizes/#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100 uhim.podbean.com/1f5500ef-03fd-390e-9aba-1a5efe41da09 In 1685 Lady Alice Lile was condemned to death for harbouring the King’s enemies at her New Forest home. Her ghost is said to haunt one of Hampshire’s most notorious pubs. Was her execution lawful or judicial murder? Andy investigates.

]]> In 1685 Lady Alice Lile was condemned to death for harbouring the King’s enemies at her New Forest home. Her ghost is said to haunt one of Hampshire’s most notorious pubs. Was her execution lawful or judicial murder? Andy investigates.

]]> andyjones311 false No 1330 5 full The Witches that Stopped Hitler? https://uhim.podbean.com/e/the-witches-that-stopped-hitler/ https://uhim.podbean.com/e/the-witches-that-stopped-hitler/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:02:00 +0100 uhim.podbean.com/6e3c12ab-c4ab-339c-8cd6-4083a6cb000c In 1940, a coven of New Forest witches performed a strange magical ceremony with the intention of stopping the Germany army from invading Britain. Did it work? Andy heads out to find out more.

]]> In 1940, a coven of New Forest witches performed a strange magical ceremony with the intention of stopping the Germany army from invading Britain. Did it work? Andy heads out to find out more.

]]> andyjones311 false No 1268 4 full The Mystery of Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle’s Grave https://uhim.podbean.com/e/the-mystery-of-sir-arthur-conan-doyle-s-grave/ https://uhim.podbean.com/e/the-mystery-of-sir-arthur-conan-doyle-s-grave/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100 uhim.podbean.com/6cf8eaaa-6f7d-3b9e-8ca5-b13941d32138 When Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, died in 1935 he was buried in the rose garden of his house in Sussex. However, 25 years after he died his body was exhumed and moved to the New Forest. The reason for this has never been clear.  What was his connection with the New Forest and does his ghost still wander around his old house? Andy goes looking for clues in Minstead.

]]> When Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, died in 1935 he was buried in the rose garden of his house in Sussex. However, 25 years after he died his body was exhumed and moved to the New Forest. The reason for this has never been clear.  What was his connection with the New Forest and does his ghost still wander around his old house? Andy goes looking for clues in Minstead.

]]> andyjones311 false No 1240 3 full The Mysterious Death of the Red King https://uhim.podbean.com/e/the-mysterious-death-of-the-red-king/ https://uhim.podbean.com/e/the-mysterious-death-of-the-red-king/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000 uhim.podbean.com/95522808-6941-3ec7-8952-667f62d97c78 In 1100 AD King William Rufus was killed while hunting in the New Forest. Was it an accident? Murder? or divine retribution? Andy sets out to visit where the Red King was mysteriously killed and tries to find the bloody path where his ghost has supposedly been seen.

 

]]> In 1100 AD King William Rufus was killed while hunting in the New Forest. Was it an accident? Murder? or divine retribution? Andy sets out to visit where the Red King was mysteriously killed and tries to find the bloody path where his ghost has supposedly been seen.

 

]]> In 1100 AD King William Rufus was killed while hunting in the New Forest. Was it an accident? Murder? or divine retribution? Andy sets out to visit where he was killed and find the bloody path where his ghost has supposedly been seen. andyjones311 false No 1338 1 2 full Unusual Histories and Intriguing Mysteries of Great Britain Series Intro - The New Forest https://uhim.podbean.com/e/unusual-histories-and-intriguing-mysteries-of-great-britain-series-intro-the-new-forest/ https://uhim.podbean.com/e/unusual-histories-and-intriguing-mysteries-of-great-britain-series-intro-the-new-forest/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:10:56 +0000 uhim.podbean.com/96d762a8-5109-3ebd-a686-9959048a2461 A brief introduction to my new podcast. In the first series I'll be traveling to the New Forest. The ancient Norman hunting ground in Hampshire. Among other adventures I’ll be tracking down a witches coven, investigating a 1000 year old murder and unravelling a chilling Victorian ghost story. For more information please visit my website ajonesauthor.com

]]> A brief introduction to my new podcast. In the first series I'll be traveling to the New Forest. The ancient Norman hunting ground in Hampshire. Among other adventures I’ll be tracking down a witches coven, investigating a 1000 year old murder and unravelling a chilling Victorian ghost story. For more information please visit my website ajonesauthor.com

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