14. Weird Wanders One: Blind George Ghost of Anstey

Weird in the Wade

We take a short wander away from Biggleswade, over the county border into Hertfordshire in this episode. Nat Doig tells the tale of Blind George of Anstey. It's a folktale with a bit of everything, a secret tunnel, a blind fiddle player, a faithful dog, the devil, and a ghost.

Nat also explores myths and legends around blindness including busting some modern myths with her guest Paul Day.

Nat and Paul discuss a neurological condition which affects many blind people, and could hold a clue to solving at least some ghost sightings. Paul also shares his experiences of going on a ghost hunt in a spooky tower with a spiral staircase.

It's a slightly different episode to the usual Weird in the Wade but one that will be just as thought provoking possibly more so.

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Weird in the Wade is researched, written, produced and presented by Nat Doig

Theme music Tess Savigear

A huge thank you to Litha for granting permission for their song Blind George to play on this episode. You can hear the track here: https://www.litha-music.com/images/music/Blind_George.mp3

And Blind George's theme from: freesound 42953 Freqman gypsy violin variation

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