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Podcast Episode 11: The Radiant Boy of Corby Castle, the Witch of Easington & Marsden Grotto in 1955

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Episode 11 delves into the story of the Radiant Boy of Corby Castle in Cumbria, an entity described as a boy with golden hair glowing with golden light: whose appearance spells both good fortune and an untimely death for the viewer. Then we cross over into County Durham for the story of the Witch of Easington, said to shapeshift into a hare when out and about – then we also look at stories from Northumberland that bear striking similarities. Finally, we look into the archives at an article from the local press in 1955 detailing the history of Marsden Grotto near Sunderland, and its resident helpful poltergeist…

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The roadside entrance to Marsden Grotto in 2003
The roadside entrance to Marsden Grotto in 2003
Marsden Grotto from the beach, 2003
Marsden Grotto from the beach, 2003

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Within the Boggart Wood

Podcast Episode 11: The Radiant Boy of Corby Castle, the Witch of Easington & Marsden Grotto in 1955

Episode available on all your favourite podcasting platforms!

Episode contents

Episode 11 delves into the story of the Radiant Boy of Corby Castle in Cumbria, an entity described as a boy with golden hair glowing with golden light: whose appearance spells both good fortune and an untimely death for the viewer. Then we cross over into County Durham for the story of the Witch of Easington, said to shapeshift into a hare when out and about – then we also look at stories from Northumberland that bear striking similarities. Finally, we look into the archives at an article from the local press in 1955 detailing the history of Marsden Grotto near Sunderland, and its resident helpful poltergeist…

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The roadside entrance to Marsden Grotto in 2003
The roadside entrance to Marsden Grotto in 2003
Marsden Grotto from the beach, 2003
Marsden Grotto from the beach, 2003

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