Secret Shropshire Episodes Episode guide
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The Shropshire urban explorer
From Shropshire caves to Nazi bunkers in Germany, hear Chris document his explorations.
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Was Robin Hood really from Shropshire?
The tales of Fulk FitzWarin strike a familiar note to those from a forest in Sherwood.
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The Dawley man in touch with our “cosmic masters”
In 1956 George King received, what he said, was a visit from an extra-terrestrial being.
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Wild Edric and the seven whistlers
Is there anywhere more spooky in Shropshire than the Stiperstones?
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Thwarting the Wenlock Edge bomber
In 1942 the Luftwaffe dropped a bomb close to Wenlock Edge.
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The Stiperstone’s hollies
Story teller Sally Tonge with a Stiperstones myth about their ancient holly trees.
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The spectral monks of Buildwas Abbey
Shrouded monks still haunt Buildwas Abbey after a gruesome murder.
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The Russian house in Shropshire
Why is there a Russian-style Dacha house hidden in the Shropshire woodland?
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The RAF Cosford UFO incident
A triangular shaped craft proved to be the MOD's 'UFO desk' most baffling cases ever.
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The phantom arm of Much Wenlock
A horrific accident still haunts Much Wenlock to today.
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The Paranormal Team Leader
Shrewsbury Prison have a job vacancy with a difference but it’s not for everyone.
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The oldest man to have ever lived?
Alberbury’s Tom Parr lived for 152 years and 9 months.
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The Murder at Hogstow Mill
Hogstow Mill in the Hope Valley is hiding a gruesome secret.
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The legend of St Milburga’s well
St Milburga was a Saxon princess who was credited with several miracles.
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The Legend of Mitchell’s Fold
High up in the Shropshire hills, lie the remains of a once great stone circle.
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The Ironbridge Ghost Barge
Get ready to set sail on the Ironbridge Ghost Barge with Folklorist Amy Boucher.
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The ghost boat
A sunken vessel in the Shropshire Union Canal is said to be haunted by a boatman.
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The Georgian Hellraiser
“Mad Jack” Mytton was born at Halston Estate in 1796, inheriting a fortune.
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The devil in Jackfield
If you pop out for a Halloween drink, be careful who joins you in the pub.
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The Child’s Ercall Mermaid
Did you know Shropshire has it’s own mermaid?
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The burly monks of Easthope
Easthope graveyard boasts probably Shropshire’s weirdest ghost story.
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Shropshire’s sin-eater
There’s a mysterious monument in south Shropshire commemorating the last sin-eater.
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Shropshire’s lewd ladies
Do you know the secret of Shropshire’s lewd ladies?
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Shropshire's serial killer
The gory tale of Shrewsbury’s “Bloudie Jack” in the dark ages.
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Ludlow's lady of the night
Cora was shocked to discover her great grandmother, Elizabeth Charmer, was a prostitute.
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Ippikin’s cave
Who was the medieval menace Ippikin, and why does he haunt Wenlock Edge?
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Hitler’s plans for Bridgnorth
Did Adolf Hitler really have plans to make Bridgnorth his English base?
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Hawkstone caves
ѿý Radio Shropshire’s Adam Green goes underground for Secret Shropshire.
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Dawley’s “Fatty” Foulke
He was English football's first massive star and his bulk led to the need for ball boys.
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Carvings from the Somme
Henry Middleton from Newport spent his free time in the World War 1 trenches carving.