Macabre London

Have you ever wondered about the origins of May Day and why we get a day off on the bank holiday? Well, you can thank your randy ancestors who were all about getting drunk and hooking up on the first of May. As the cold of winter thawed, people emerged from their homes and were looking for other humans to socialise with. Over time, this turned into a celebration which spanned most of Europe. Beltane is a celtic fire festival which turned into May Day and it's been celebrated in London for centuries in many different incarnations. Learn all about the maypole and why it upset Christians and how it used to be ok to knock off with people without judgement, How tall was London's largest Maypole, what happened to it and how did these celebrations mutate into a huge 40ft Wicker Man fire festival a short way outside London in Hampshire...all that and more on today's episode. Thanks to Butser Ancient Farm for the press invite to the Beltane festival - be sure to check them out here: https://www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/ So if you're interested in magick, the occult, historical beliefs, witchcraft and just how the religion we know today was developed and forged in the old fires, with the occasional human sacrifice thrown in, then make sure you join me, this is just the beginning!This series is sponsored by Snag - Clothing for Every Body! Make sure you check them out www.snagtights.com------------------------If you love British true crime, unsolved mysteries, and historical murders, don’t miss this episode! Also available wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/macabrelondon-------------------------Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens https://podfollow.com/queens---------------------------SUPPORT————————Paypal - paypal.me/macabrelondonKO-FI: ko-fi.com/macabrelondonPATREON: www.patreon.com/macabrelondon——————————-Thank you to our executive producer patrons -Sam, Sarah, Veronica, Mary, Christina, Sally, Christophe, Ravelle, Jemma, Terri and Matilda.And to all of our wonderful upper tier patrons... Andrew, Denise, Bethan, Ashley, David, Kathryn, Andrea, Claire, Amy, Wendy, Inge, Liz, Kelly, Boudicca, Jana, Laura, Christina,And thanks to all other patrons too!————————SOCIAL MEDIA---------------------------------------------Insta: @nikkimacabrelondonTikTok: @macabrelondonFacebook: @macabrelondonEmail: macabrelondon@hotmail.com---------------------------------------------london history, medieval london, london churches, british history, uk history, church history, medieval church, christian history, religious history, devil in churches, devil art, medieval devil, doom paintings, doom painting meaning, medieval wall paintings, church wall paintings, medieval art, religious art history, hell in medieval art, depiction of hell, last judgement paintings, last judgement medieval, fear in religion, church fear tactics, religion and control, psychology of religion, history documentary, dark history, macabre history, occult history, eerie history, haunted history london, london mysteries, hidden london, secret london history, strange history, historical mysteries, true history stories, educational documentary, youtube documentary history, medieval beliefs, fear of hell medieval, sin and punishment medieval, religious symbolism, gothic art, early christian art, church propaganda history, art and fear, storytelling history, historical storytelling, british churches documentary, wicker man, wickerman, wicker man burning, folk festival uk, weird walk, stone club, folk revival UK, folk customs UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Churches Used the Devil to Control London - Doom Paintings Throughout History Did London's churches use the devil to terrify it's congregation? Well...yes! Today's episode of Macabre London: Belief and the Occult in the Capital City, we go on a field trip to a completely preserved church which somehow still has ALL of it's stained glass from the early 1500's complete with dozens of brightly coloured demons! We learn about how the devil came to be feared and how he also turns up centiries later on top of a church in a dispute over land in perhaps the pettiest piece of architecture known to man....and the devil. We learn about how doom paintings shaped peoples beliefs and how London's churches would've looked very different. We also take a look at the Flagellants with the help of Dr Eleanor Janega. Come on a journey with me as we go and have a look at the resplendent stained glass of St Mary's Church in Fairford in the Cotswolds to see what London's churches would've looked like before the puritan purge destroyed them. Thanks to Dr Eleanor Janega for her help with this episode - https://dreleanorjanega.comSo if you're interested in magick, the occult, historical beliefs, witchcraft and just how the religion we know today was developed and forged in the old fires, with the occasional human sacrifice thrown in, then make sure you join me, this is just the beginning!This series is sponsored by Snag - Clothing for Every Body! Make sure you check them out www.snagtights.com------------------------If you love British true crime, unsolved mysteries, and historical murders, don’t miss this episode! Also available wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/macabrelondon-------------------------Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens https://podfollow.com/queens---------------------------SUPPORT————————Paypal - paypal.me/macabrelondonKO-FI: ko-fi.com/macabrelondonPATREON: www.patreon.com/macabrelondon——————————-Thank you to our executive producer patrons -Sam, Sarah, Veronica, Mary, Christina, Sally, Christophe, Ravelle, Jemma, Terri and Matilda.And to all of our wonderful upper tier patrons... Andrew, Denise, Bethan, Ashley, David, Kathryn, Andrea, Claire, Amy, Wendy, Inge, Liz, Kelly, Boudicca, Jana, Laura, Christina,And thanks to all other patrons too!————————SOCIAL MEDIA---------------------------------------------Insta: @nikkimacabrelondonTikTok: @macabrelondonFacebook: @macabrelondonEmail: macabrelondon@hotmail.com---------------------------------------------london history, medieval london, london churches, british history, uk history, church history, medieval church, christian history, religious history, devil in churches, devil art, medieval devil, doom paintings, doom painting meaning, medieval wall paintings, church wall paintings, medieval art, religious art history, hell in medieval art, depiction of hell, last judgement paintings, last judgement medieval, fear in religion, church fear tactics, religion and control, psychology of religion, history documentary, dark history, macabre history, occult history, eerie history, haunted history london, london mysteries, hidden london, secret london history, strange history, historical mysteries, true history stories, educational documentary, youtube documentary history, medieval beliefs, fear of hell medieval, sin and punishment medieval, religious symbolism, gothic art, early christian art, church propaganda history, art and fear, storytelling history, historical storytelling, british churches documentary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did London's churches really give their attendees the plague...well yes! Today's episode of Macabre London: Belief and the Occult in the Capital City, we go on a field trip to London's oldest churches. We learn about how many of them were created by significan't people, had notable people in their congregations and how they've watched over hundreds of years of history and significant events. We learn about how Christianity came to find London and how a tiny bit of the first church it arrived at still stands. Come on a journey with me as we go into the pulpits, crypts and churchyards and even visit an old plague pit. Explore the fascinating history of London's oldest churches, from how All Hallows by the Tower has some of the oldest stones in London, St Olaves is where Mary Ramsey, the first plague victim is buried & St Bartholomew the Great is the only place in London to have had a visitation from the virgin Mary herself. St Bartholomew's may also be where the plague spread in Smithfield, leading to a huge plague pit by the Charterhouse. Join me as I discover how these first churches shaped the spiritual landscape of London.Thanks to Dr Eleanor Janega for her help with this episode - https://dreleanorjanega.comSo if you're interested in magick, the occult, historical beliefs, witchcraft and just how the religion we know today was developed and forged in the old fires, with the occasional human sacrifice thrown in, then make sure you join me, this is just the beginning!This series is sponsored by Snag - Clothing for Every Body! Make sure you check them out www.snagtights.com------------------------If you love British true crime, unsolved mysteries, and historical murders, don’t miss this episode! Also available wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/macabrelondon-------------------------Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens https://podfollow.com/queens---------------------------SUPPORT————————Paypal - paypal.me/macabrelondonKO-FI: ko-fi.com/macabrelondonPATREON: www.patreon.com/macabrelondonAMAZON WISHLIST - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/...MERCH! - https://macabrelondon-shop.fourthwall.com——————————-Thank you to our executive producer patrons -Sam, Sarah, Veronica, Mary, Christina, Sally, Christophe, Ravelle, Jemma, Terri and Matilda.And to all of our wonderful upper tier patrons... Andrew, Denise, Bethan, Ashley, David, Kathryn, Andrea, Claire, Amy, Wendy, Inge, Liz, Kelly, Boudicca, Jana, Laura, Christina,And thanks to all other patrons too!————————SOCIAL MEDIA---------------------------------------------Insta: @nikkimacabrelondonTikTok: @macabrelondonFacebook: @macabrelondonEmail: macabrelondon@hotmail.com--------------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered what those weird medieval animal drawings are all about? Well, it's a little something known as a Bestiary. Today's episode of Macabre London: Belief and the Occult in the Capital City, explores the sweird world of medieval creatures and Dr Eleanor Janega tells us how Faeries ruled homes and how Joan of Arc was put on trial for dancing around a horny tree, yes really!! This episode has everything, elves, manticore, hippogriffs, werewolves, vampires and the revenant dead. So be sure to settle down and get cozy because we're telling beastly stories around the campfire in your medieval hut, thanks for inviting me over. Thanks to Dr Eleanor Janega - https://dreleanorjanega.comIf you're interested in magick, the occult, historical beliefs, witchcraft and just how the religion we know today was developed and forged in the old fires, with the occasional human sacrifice thrown in, then make sure you join me, this is just the beginning!This series is sponsored by Snag - Clothing for Every Body! Make sure you check them out www.snagtights.com------------------------If you love British true crime, unsolved mysteries, and historical murders, don’t miss this episode! Also available wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/macabrelondon-------------------------Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens https://podfollow.com/queens---------------------------SUPPORT————————PATREON: www.patreon.com/macabrelondonPaypal - paypal.me/macabrelondonKO-FI: ko-fi.com/macabrelondon——————————-Thank you to our executive producer patrons -Sam, Sarah, Veronica, Mary, Christina, Sally, Christophe, Ravelle, Jemma, Terri and Matilda.And to all of our wonderful upper tier patrons... Andrew, Denise, Bethan, Ashley, David, Kathryn, Andrea, Claire, Amy, Wendy, Inge, Liz, Kelly, Boudicca, Jana, Laura, Christina,And thanks to all other patrons too!————————SOCIAL MEDIA---------------------------------------------Insta: @nikkimacabrelondonTikTok: @macabrelondonFacebook: @macabrelondonEmail: macabrelondon@hotmail.com--------------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Belief & the Occult in the Capital City - EP 5