The Headless Boggart of Longridge | A Spooky Tale From Lancashire

We explore the cryptic inscription on a stone slab which hints at the terror wrought by a boggart in the village of Longridge, Lancashire. Many people in the area have reported tales over the centuries of apparitions, misfortune, and mischievous invisible forces, which are often blamed on the local boggarts. One man was even chased by a headless figure down a dark lane on his way home at night… Hello! We're Prash and Melissa Ganendran, a husband and wife team who love finding out about the myths, legends, history and mysteries of the UK. We first set up the show as an audio podcast in January 2025 but we're now creating YT videos for the whole back catalogue, so stay tuned for more in the near future. 🔎 If you're interested in historic true crime, you may also like to check out our other channel, Prash's Murder Map    / @prashsmurdermap   💡 Enjoying Curious Britain? Support the podcast on Patreon and enjoy audio-only, ad-free episodes. Your support helps us continue exploring Britain's most intriguing history, mysteries and folklore.   / curiousbritainpodcast   💰 Make a one-off contribution Every little bit helps! If you'd like to make a one-time donation, you can do so via PayPal here: https://paypal.me/curiousbritain 🙏 Thank You! Your support means the world to us and helps keep the show alive. We truly appreciate it! Sources: Westwood & Simpson, “The Lore of the Land: A Guide to England’s Legends”, 2005, Penguin Books https://ludchurchmyblog.wordpress.com... https://mythus.fandom.com/wiki/Boggart https://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/ho... https://www.spookyisles.com/boggart-h... https://from-bedroom-to-study.blogspo...