Foul Play UK

In this episode of Foul Play UK I will be taking you back to 1098, to the Orkney Islands, and to Vikings.This is the tale of Earl Magnus Erlendsson, who was cruelly murdered by a family member following a power struggle.Find us on all podcasting platforms https://link.chtbl.com/Foulplayuk?fbclid=IwAR1cqJbWAwB70-WB6SCsKydd-tryfwhUTG1k3BxL9kxym3N2TVPAdNh29rgVisit us online at: Itsfoulplay.comSupport our podcast by becoming a patron at: Patreon.com/itsfoulplayCheck out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.com

On 20 March 1809 thousands of people gathered at York Castles Gallows.It was a Monday, and Mondays were the day that murderers were executed.As the crowd chattered, excited by the events of the day, Mary Bateman was led up the wooden steps to her death.This is the tale of Mary Bateman who had earned herself the nickname, The Yorkshire Witch.Visit us online at: Itsfoulplay.comSupport our podcast by becoming a patron at: Patreon.com/itsfoulplayCheck out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.comFind us on all podcasting platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/Foulplayuk

It was early evening on the 7th December 1845 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire a large market town in the north of England, around 150 miles north, north west of London.George Collis had finished his supper and then been to visit his sweetheart, Ellen. As he kissed her goodbye on the doorstep of her house, George promised to return the following evening.Walking hurriedly through the cobbled streets, on this cold winters night, George made his way to a local public house to meet with an acquaintance to discuss business.The next night Ellen waited, and waited, but George didn't come.His body was found some 9 months later down a soil pit in the town centre.This is the story of George Collis.Visit us online at: Itsfoulplay.comFind us on all podcasting platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/FoulplayukSupport our podcast by becoming a patron at: Patreon.com/itsfoulplayCheck out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.com

We've all seen documentaries about modern day smugglers, or seen clips on the news. Todays smugglers are usually transporting Class A drugs or large quantities of cigarettes and tobacco. Items that are either illegal, or have a high import duty.England in the 17th and 18th century was no different, but their contraband consisted of spirits, tea, wine and cloth. The British Government taxed imports so highly that, just like today, underground ways were found to bring goods into the country. And smuggling at this time was rife.In this episode I will telling you about the infamous Hawkhurst Smugglers Gang.ResourcesJames Leeper - https://link.chtbl.com/FoulplayukVisit us online at: Itsfoulplay.comFind us on all podcasting platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/FoulplayukSupport our podcast by becoming a patron at: Patreon.com/itsfoulplayCheck out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.com

Robert Dadd was strolling through the acres of beautiful gardens in Cobham Park with his son, Richard. It was a gorgeous, warm summers evening. They had spent a relaxed evening in the local public house, catching up after Richard had returned from a long trip overseas.It was a peaceful evening, just the sounds of the water in the River Mole flowing rapidly past them and the hoots from the owls in the trees. It was a perfect summers evening and the stars were shining in the clear nights sky.But this would be the last time that Robert would enjoy these surroundings. In fact, this would be the last time that Robert would enjoy ANYTHING. As just a few hours later Roberts body was found laid on the grass a few metres from the road.This is the story of Robert Dadd.Visit us online at: Itsfoulplay.comFind us on all podcasting platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/FoulplayukSupport our podcast by becoming a patron at: Patreon.com/itsfoulplayCheck out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.com

It was 15th December 1893, in Colchester, on the East coast of England.Alfred Welch had stayed late at his retail premises to meet an ex employee who wanted to have a chat in private. Later that evening the building was in flames and Alfred was nowhere in sight.This is the story of Alfred Welch.Visit us online at: Itsfoulplay.comSupport our podcast by becoming a patron at: Patreon.com/itsfoulplayCheck out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.comVisit us online at: Itsfoulplay.comFind us on all podcasting platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/Foulplayuk

It was 8th March 1949 in the city of Bristol, located in the West of England. Miss Elizabeth Jeffries was a very rich, elderly lady, who had a reputation for not treating her staff well. And it was on this particular day that she pushed her latest servant too far, and Sarah Harriett Thomas lashed out.This is the story of Elizabeth Jeffries.Visit us online at: Itsfoulplay.comSupport our podcast by becoming a patron at: Patreon.com/itsfoulplayCheck out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.com

It was August 1867. It was a beautiful, sunny day.In a small market town located in the South of England, Fanny Adams (8) her sister Lizzie (6) and Fanny's friend Minnie Warner (8) were playing in the local meadow - chasing butterflies, paddling in the river, giggling and shrieking with joy. They didn't have a care in the world.But they were being watched. And what happened next changed the lives of a whole town forever.This is the story of Fanny Adams.Visit us online at: Itsfoulplay.comSupport our podcast by becoming a patron at: Patreon.com/itsfoulplayCheck out our other podcasts: itsarclightmedia.com