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Originally released for Patrons on Feb 13, 2023. "Highgate cemetery was one of the first large garden cemeteries built during the industrialization of London. Over the years it's had its ups and downs, from being a sought-after luxury cemetery to an abandoned, overgrown haunt of tramps and adolescents. It was even the scene of a possible vampire sighting. In this episode we discuss the history of Highgate."
What is the balance between hospitality's business efforts and sustainability efforts? That's what Andrea Foster, EVP of Hospitality Development at MindClick, is here to talk about on the podcast. The conversation covers how sustainability initiatives can improve guest experiences and align with corporate values. Andrea discusses the importance of measuring sustainability, the impact of intentional design, and the benefits of MindClick's data-driven platform. With anecdotes from their own experiences and practical insights, Dan and Andrea illustrate how forward-thinking practices in the hospitality industry can create positive environmental and economic outcomes.Takeaways:Integrate sustainability into the core values and operations of your business. Audit and measure sustainability metrics to continually improve practices.Create one-pagers and marketing materials that highlight sustainability initiatives and share them with corporate travel buyers and event planners. Train front-line employees to articulate the sustainability story to guests.Explore opportunities for green financing and lower cost of capital. Use data to demonstrate the financial benefits of sustainability to shareholders and stakeholders.Capture demand by aligning with the values of specific demographics (e.g., millennials, Gen Z, female travelers).Foster a company culture that celebrates continuous improvement in sustainability efforts.Incorporate sustainability into the initial planning stages of new projects to avoid disruptive changes later. Set clear benchmarks and goals for sustainability efforts and track progress over time.Quote of the Show:“ We can achieve growth and achieve success and profitability and return on investment while also making decisions that are considerate, careful, respectful, and responsible. There is a way to do both.” - Andrea FosterLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreakmfoster/ Website: https://www.mindclick.com/ Shout Outs:0:44 - Cornell University https://www.cornell.edu/ 0:45 - Boston University https://www.bu.edu/ 0:47 - Purdue University https://www.purdue.edu/ 0:49 - Miraval Resorts https://www.miravalresorts.com/ 0:50 - CBRE https://www.cbre.com/services/property-types/hotels 0:51 - Marcus Hotels https://www.marcushotels.com/ 0:54 - AHLA Foundation https://www.ahlafoundation.org/ 4:33 - JoAnna Abrams https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannaabrams/ 9:05 - Marriott https://www.marriott.com/default.mi 11:53 - Bitty and Beau's Coffee https://www.bittyandbeauscoffee.com/ 15:32 - Steve Jobs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs 19:58 - Metropolis Magazine https://metropolismag.com/ 39:51 - Ritz-Carlton https://www.ritzcarlton.com/ 47:14 - Hotel Marcel https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/hvnsdup-hotel-marcel-new-haven/ 52:04 - Paul McElroy https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-mcelroy-3387954a/ 52:05 - Highgate https://www.highgate.com/ 58:59 - Arne Sorenson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arne_Sorenson_(hotel_executive) 1:00:48 - Gloria Steinem https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloria_Steinem 1:08:38 - NYU Lodging Conference https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/academics/divisions-and-departments/jonathan-m--tisch-center-of-hospitality/international-hospitality-conference.html
rWotD Episode 2945: Hampstead Heath Ponds Welcome to Random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Tuesday, 27 May 2025, is Hampstead Heath Ponds.Hampstead Heath Ponds are a series of some thirty bodies of water on or adjacent to Hampstead Heath, a vast open area of woodland and grassland in north London.The main ponds were originally dug in the 17th and 18th centuries as reservoirs to meet London's growing water demand. These are divided into two groups: the three Hampstead Ponds (West Heath Side) and the eight Highgate Ponds (East Heath Side). Both sets of ponds are officially numbered incrementally from South to North, the southernmost pond being Hampstead no. 1 pond and the northernmost being Highgate no. 8 (Kenwood House's Wood Pond).The majority of the ponds on Hampstead Heath are fed by the headwater springs of the River Fleet. Three of the main ponds are now large freshwater bathing/swimming ponds: two designated single sex (Highgate no. 2 male and Highgate no. 5 female); and one for mixed bathing (Hampstead no. 3). The bathing ponds are not the only special-use ponds, however: Highgate no. 3 pond is the Model Boating Pond and it, along with a few other ponds, are open to anglers. A number of the other ponds are set aside as wildlife reserves or are purely ornamental (such as the more minor Viaduct Pond). The City of London Corporation tried to close the bathing ponds in 2004, but a challenge at the High Court by swimmers overcame this, though charges for swimming were introduced.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:11 UTC on Tuesday, 27 May 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Hampstead Heath Ponds on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Geraint.
Conviértete en Miembro del Canal, aquí.Oculto entre la niebla y la vegetación densa del norte de Londres, el cementerio de Highgate no solo alberga tumbas victorianas y esculturas cubiertas de musgo… también guarda uno de los relatos más inquietantes del folclore británico moderno.En este episodio exploramos la historia y arquitectura de este enigmático camposanto, pero sobre todo nos sumergimos en la leyenda del Vampiro de Highgate: una figura alta, de ojos rojos hipnóticos, que habría sido vista rondando entre los sepulcros en la década de 1970.¿Mito colectivo? ¿Histeria de masas? ¿O algo más siniestro?
In April, travel to the U.S. rebounded with a notable 12% increase in visits from Western Europe, particularly from Germany and the U.K., though the data excludes Canada, where visits have declined. The U.S. air traffic control system is under scrutiny due to outdated technology and staffing shortages, prompting the government to invest billions in modernization, including new towers and increased hiring. Meanwhile, Highgate is expanding its luxury Viceroy brand with new developments like The Harriman in Idaho, marking a shift toward upscale leisure destinations. U.S. Visits From Europe Rebounded in April After Sharp Drop Highgate Expands Viceroy With Sun Valley Launch, Branded Residences — Exclusive Newark Outages Expose Air Traffic Control Crisis — What to Know About the Fix Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.
Content Warning: Child Death and Familial Death. Timestamps to skip: 1:01:00 - 01:12:52 .We spend some time in StarClan today. Considering fears, meeting new friends and old, and getting a really, REALLY hard riddle. Jaypaw could probably figure it out if grandpa wasn't busy trying to lose another life.Book: Warriors, Series 3: Power of Three #5: Long ShadowsSupport us on Ko-fi! WCWITCast Ko-fiFollow us on BlueSky! WCWITCastFollow us on Instagram! WCWITCastCat Fact Sources:Whittington Stone - WikipediaYoutube - OLD STORIES FROM ENGLAND | Dick Whittington - Jules MarrinerWhittington StoneDick Whittington. The Whittington stone, London | The Whitti… | FlickrPurr-n-Fur UK | The Tale of Dick Whittington and his CatThe Story of Dick WhittingtonWHITTINGTON, Richard (d.1423), of LondonRichard Whittington - WikipediaThe Real Dick Whittington - LondonA trip to Highgate in search of a famous cat (and other animals). – Symbols & SecretsAdditional Episode Sources: (CW: Child and Familial Death)Arkansas Democrat GazetteCybils Award WebsiteMusic:The following music was used for this media project:Happy Boy Theme by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3855-happy-boy-themeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/This transformative podcast work constitutes a fair-use of any copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright law. Warrior Cats: What is That? is not endorsed or supported by Harper Collins and/or Working Partners. All views are our own.
On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into one of London's most hauntingly beautiful—and paranormally charged—cemeteries: Highgate. Established in 1839, this sprawling Victorian burial ground became a resting place for some of history's greatest minds, including Karl Marx and George Eliot. But beneath its towering tombstones and weathered statues lies a far darker legend—one filled with ghostly figures, chilling whispers, and even tales of a vampire said to stalk its pathways. Join Tony as he uncovers the strange history of Highgate Cemetery, from its days as a grand garden burial ground to its descent into ruin and rebirth as a paranormal hotspot. With firsthand accounts, historical records, and expert theories, this episode digs into whether Highgate's hauntings are the product of environmental triggers, psychological suggestion—or something far more sinister.
On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into one of London's most hauntingly beautiful—and paranormally charged—cemeteries: Highgate. Established in 1839, this sprawling Victorian burial ground became a resting place for some of history's greatest minds, including Karl Marx and George Eliot. But beneath its towering tombstones and weathered statues lies a far darker legend—one filled with ghostly figures, chilling whispers, and even tales of a vampire said to stalk its pathways. Join Tony as he uncovers the strange history of Highgate Cemetery, from its days as a grand garden burial ground to its descent into ruin and rebirth as a paranormal hotspot. With firsthand accounts, historical records, and expert theories, this episode digs into whether Highgate's hauntings are the product of environmental triggers, psychological suggestion—or something far more sinister.
durée : 00:33:11 - Une histoire particulière - par : Lila Boses - En 1969, un jeune anglais déclare avoir vu un vampire dans le cimetière londonien de Highgate. Le vampire qu'il décrit ressemble à Elizabeth Siddal, morte en 1862. Comment a-t-il pu l'identifier aussi facilement ? Peut-être parce que son visage est connu dans le monde entier. - réalisation : Laurent Paulré
durée : 00:33:11 - Une histoire particulière - par : Lila Boses - En 1969, un jeune anglais déclare avoir vu un vampire dans le cimetière londonien de Highgate. Le vampire qu'il décrit ressemble à Elizabeth Siddal, morte en 1862. Comment a-t-il pu l'identifier aussi facilement ? Peut-être parce que son visage est connu dans le monde entier. - réalisation : Laurent Paulré
It's time for Town Meeting Day, a Vermont tradition stretching back more than 200 years. Chief administrative officer for the City of Burlington Katharine Schad discusses significant bond measures. Missisquoi Valley School District vice chair Renick Darnell-Martin, a Highgate resident, talks through the school district's budget. In Plainfield, select board chair Karl Bissex talked about a plan to expand the town after last year's flooding caused major damage. Bellows Falls, Saxtons River and Rockingham voted this past weekend to create a single municipal fire and rescue department. Rockingham town manager Scott Pickup provides insight on that vote. Jackie Matts, chair of the Bennington charter review committee, explains the effort to allow 16- and 17-year-olds and non-U.S.citizens to vote on town issues.
Today's poem is the best-remembered work of the beloved “nonsense poet” Edward Lear–a silly lyric about a serious love. The episode also features a few guest readers. Happy reading.Edward Lear, the British poet and painter known for his absurd wit, was born on May 12, 1812, in Highgate, England, a suburb of London, and began his career as an artist at age fifteen. His father, a stockbroker of Danish origin, was sent to debtor's prison when Lear was thirteen, forcing the young Lear to earn a living. Lear quickly gained recognition for his work and, in 1832, was hired by the London Zoological Society to execute illustrations of birds. In the same year, the Earl of Derby invited him to reside at his estate; Lear ended up staying until 1836.Lear's first book of poems, A Book of Nonsense (Routledge, Warne, and Routledge, 1846) was composed for the grandchildren of the Derby household. Around 1836, Lear decided to devote himself exclusively to landscape painting, although he continued to compose light verse. Between 1837 and 1847, Lear traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia.After his return to England, Lear's travel journals were published in several volumes as The Illustrated Travels of a Landscape Painter. Popular and respected in his day, Lear's travel books have largely been ignored in the twentieth century. Rather, Lear is remembered for his humorous poems, such as “The Owl and the Pussycat,” and as the creator of the form and meter of the modern limerick. Like his younger peer Lewis Carroll, Lear wrote many deeply fantastical poems about imaginary creatures, such as “The Dong with the Luminous Nose.” His books of humorous verse also include Nonsense Songs, Stories, Botany, and Alphabets (James R. Osgood and Company, 1871) and Laughable Lyrics: a Fourth Book of Nonsense Poems, Songs, Botany, Music, &c.(Robert John Bush, 1877).Edward Lear died on January 29, 1888, in San Remo, Italy, at the age of seventy-six.-bio via Academy of American Poets This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe
Signs of Spring in the woods despite the grey chill as Paul and Rob head up to Highgate. Featuring Paul's ongoing training, Rob's slightly speedy parkrun, gig report, the aforementioned first snowdrops, the putative last rodeo, exciting projects for the younger generation, joining the club, training, yoga and booze, fuelling, bodyweight and some truly dreadful French.SUBSCRIBE for early access, ad-free listening and more... and BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 - and you can get Paul's book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270You can download Rob's show Long Distance Man here: gofasterstripe.com/ld - and sponsor him for Parkinson's UK here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/rob-deering-11?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CLThanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/runningcommentary. Thanks for listening - we'll be back next week, and if you're desperate in the meantime, subscribe and become a Fan - there are hundreds of old episodes you can have a go on, AND you'll get next week's episode three days early. Happy running! https://plus.acast.com/s/runningcommentary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is there power behind organized chaos? Today, Dan Ryan engages with Meg Gutowski, Vice President of the Independent Lodging Congress (ILC). They discuss the essence of hospitality, the role of ILC in fostering connections among industry professionals, and the unique blend of events hosted by ILC that emphasize genuine human interactions over transactional relationships. Meg shares insights from her extensive experience in the hospitality industry, including planning initiatives, organizing events, and the importance of creating meaningful experiences for attendees. They also delve into personal anecdotes and the intricacies of balancing organized chaos in event planning. The episode emphasizes the transformative power of hospitality and the vital role of independent lodging in the industry.Takeaways: Emphasize the mission of hospitality to care for people on their journeys. This core purpose should guide all actions and decisions.Strive to create experiences that blend the unexpected with fulfilling guest expectations, making their stays magical but ensuring they feel taken care of.Use unique and less formalized settings, like walk-and-talks, immersive experiences, and local tours, to encourage organic interactions and deeper connections among attendees.Building authentic relationships is crucial. In the hospitality industry, human connection and genuine interactions can set your business apart.Engage with local businesses and community members to enhance the collective experience for visitors.Choose venues and spaces that are comfortable and stimulating for guests, considering their comfort during events and interactions.Quote of the Show:“ Trying to figure out the right combination so that it feels very magical, but also you feel like you're taken care of. That's how hospitality has been running through my brain.” - Meg GutowskiLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-gutowski-09b33972/ Website: https://ilcongress.com/ Shout Outs:0:48 - Corinthian Yacht Club https://www.corinthianyc.org/ 1:47 - Bashar Wali https://www.linkedin.com/in/basharwali/ 5:45 - Andrew Benioff https://www.linkedin.com/in/llenrockgroupbenioff/ 7:18 - Cavallo Point Lodge https://www.cavallopoint.com/ 16:50 - Elyse Kirby https://www.linkedin.com/in/jelysekirby/ 17:25 - Sage Hotels https://sagehospitalitygroup.com/ 21:57 - Marquise Stilwell https://www.linkedin.com/in/quise/ 24:01 - Morris Adjmi Architects https://ma.com/ 24:05 - MethodCo https://www.methodco.com/ 25:07 - Alexis Lanman https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-lanman-b0b39487/ 25:08 - Jen Parks https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferfigariparks/ 32:35 - Highgate https://www.highgate.com/ 38:38 - Paul Tamburello https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-tamburello-80638512/ 39:16 - Little Man Ice Cream https://www.littlemanicecream.com/ 46:27 - Amy Michaelson Kelly https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-michaelson-kelly-a547a717/ 46:30 - Lark https://www.larkhotels.com/ 46:41 - Shelton Steele https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelton-steele-39521566/ 46:42 - Wrong Way Campground https://www.wrongwaycampground.com/
Becoming a freelance hairdresser and educator is this week's podcast conversation with Norman Boulton—currently one of the UK's most exciting rising stars in the hair industry. Norman, formerly a senior stylist and educator at the world famous Not Another Salon in London, recently ventured into freelance work at Glitterdoll Balayage—nestled in the vibrant heart of Highgate. We explore Norman's decision to leave a well-known salon atmosphere and strike out on his own, a new journey of exciting opportunities and formidable challenges that lie ahead Norman discusses his recent transition into freelancing, detailing the mixture of excitement and anxiety that accompanied it. This includes a steep learning curve of managing everything from client relations to finance, as well as the omnipresent pressures of social media. This episode provides a more in-depth look at Norman's early story and the pivotal career moments that shaped his fledgling career. Norman shares his goals and excitement for the future, his education business, touring the US and emphasising the significance of maintaining balance to avoid burnout. Join us for a conversation with Norman Boulton, who will share his invaluable advice and heartening inspiration for those contemplating or embarking on a similar path. To see the full shownotes and links mentioned in this episode, visit howtocutit.com/ep352 on our new website.
When night falls in rural Ohio, a shadowy, wolf-like beast stalks the woods, leaving behind whispers of terror and unanswered questions—could it be the legendary Ohio Dogman?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Ohio has its own strange creature roaming the forests… they call it the Dogman. And one man tells of his encounter with it. Ohio's Silver Creek Dogman – what many consider to be a real life werewolf. *** A strange encounter in a diner turns terrifying when and old man appears to have black eyes. *** The feeling of being watched and cold spots in the home bring fear to a family in Oklahoma. *** Both a father and a son experience what can only be described as demonic oppression. *** A woman in Utah finds a stranger in her room… directly above her bed. *** Author G. Michael Vasey takes us to a haunted church in the Czech Republic village of Lukova. *** A strange figure appears in a photo – but wasn't there when the picture was being taken. *** The first recorded ghost in the United States was reported in Sullivan, Maine, in 1799. And her name, was Nelly Cooper. *** Built in 1839, Highgate Cemetery, in Highgate, London, is now said to be one of the most actively haunted cemeteries in the UK. There were even newspaper stories that there was a vampire at large in there - the so-called "Highgate Vampire". *** When a woman died, leaving no heirs and no will. A couple were brought in to clear out the property after the estate had been settled. When it came time to clear out the deceased woman's shed, what they found was more than disturbing… it was horrifying. *** A neighborhood in old Louisville, Kentucky had a large tree that stood in the center of the court – and served at one time as a hanging tree for various lynchings in the 1800s. The hangings may have stopped – but the darkness surrounding it, hasn't. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…When The Black Eyed Man Strikes: https://tinyurl.com/rjkgoocFloating Orbs And A Terrible Feeling In My House: https://tinyurl.com/tff6w3aThe Demon Who Levitated Me Out Of Bed: https://tinyurl.com/udwxgkvThe Strange Man Who Appeared In My Haunted Dreams: https://tinyurl.com/sq4mza2A Creepy Cursed Church And Its Ghosts: https://tinyurl.com/qquzt3aThe Creepy Selfie That Shocked Me: https://tinyurl.com/ugtcuh8Did I See The Ohio Dogman?: https://tinyurl.com/sdbycqjOhio's Silver Creek Dogmen: Investigating a Frightening Encounter With Midwestern Werewolves: https://tinyurl.com/ravu6jj (Referenced in this story: “Real Wolfmen” by Linda Godfrey: http://amzn.to/2gN5lde)“Nelly Cooper: The First Recorded Ghost in the United States” by Troy Taylor from the book, “The Haunting of America: Ghosts and Legends of America's Haunted Past” - http://amzn.to/2yAHrej“Highgate Cemetery” by Alan Toner from the book, “100 True Ghost Stories: Terrifying Hauntings From The UK And Around The World” - http://amzn.to/2znJ24C. (Referenced in this story: “Beyond the Highgate Vampire: A True Case of Supernatural Occurrences and Vampirism That Centered Around London's Highgate Cemetery”, by David Farrant –http://amzn.to/2zF8qEc.) “The Shed” by Cindy Parmiter from the book, “More Tales Too Strange To Be Fiction” - http://amzn.to/2yAvtS7“The Man At The Hanging Tree” by David Dominé from his book, “True Ghost Stories And Eerie Legends From America's Most Haunted Neighborhood” - http://amzn.to/2hQsmLX. (Referenced in this story: “Life Behind a Veil: Blacks in Louisville, Kentucky, 1865–1930” by George C. Wright – http://amzn.to/2zpMEmK.) Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: February 11, 2020CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/OhioDogman
In the 1970s Highgate Cemetery became the stuff of legends, with rumors of a vampire, bizarre occultic rituals, and a rivalry so wild it could've been lifted out of a horror novel.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Did a vampire stalk London's Highgate cemetery in the 1970s? (Highgate Vampire: The Horror of the Dead) *** He was alone at home when firemen were called. The entire house was blazing... except for one room. The room that contained the corpse of J. Temple Thurston. (The Mysterious Death of J. Temple Thurston) *** A ghostly spirit brings comfort to a dying man's grandchild. (A Comforting Nurse) *** Death comes to us all, but today children are shielded from the reality of death – only the stylized version they see in television and film. But years ago, when there was a death, it was a family affair – everyone of all ages participated in the funeral and grieving process. And some people coped with their grief by being artistic – such as writing a weird song called “The Hearse Song”. *** We all know people who love nature and the outdoors. Some will even have their own gardens and will talk to the flowers and plants, thinking it will help them thrive. But how would you react when you are sure the plants are talking back to you? (The Girl Who Talks To Trees) *** Mitchell Quy watched while the police looked for his missing wife; he even joined the search himself. No one ever expected that Mitchell was the one who had killed her. (He Murdered His Wife – Then Pretended To Look For Her) *** In 1986, the Tallmanns moved into what they thought was the ideal family home. They couldn't have been more wrong. (Sharing Bunk Beds With Evil) *** A Weirdo family member shares how he has been stalked by a terrifying entity for many years. (The Sinister Caprine Creature) *** Not even the serial killer Dennis Nilsen himself can say exactly how many people he murdered. There were just too many. (Britain's Kindly Killer) *** How is it possible for a man as powerful and prominent as a Supreme Court judge to disappear forever? It happened to the Big Apple's Justice Joseph F. Crater. (The Most Missingest Man In New York)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open00:01:02.093 = Show Intro00:04:02.672 = The Highgate Vampire: Horror of the Dead00:23:39.363 = Britain's Kindly Killer00:28:17.248 = The Sinister Caprine Creature (submitted by a Weird Darkness listener)00:35:52.742 = The Most Missingest Man in New York00:57:29.340 = Sharing Bunk Beds With Evil01:08:40.449 = He Murdered His Wife, Then Pretended To Look For Her01:16:24.345 = A Comforting Nurse01:21:15.168 = The Hearse Song01:30:59.618 = The Girl Who Talks To Trees01:33:45.924 = The Mysterious Death of J. Temple Thurston01:46:52.727 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Sinister Caprine Creature” by Benji, submitted directly to http://www.weirddarkness.com/submit“The Most Missingest Man In New York” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/u7hkxgk“The Highgate Vampire: Horror of the Dead”: https://tinyurl.com/tx3c5xt“Britain's Kindly Killer” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3khways3“Sharing Bunk Beds With Evil” by M.J. Steel: (website no longer exists)“The Girl Who Talks To Trees” by an unknown author: (website no longer exists)“The Mysterious Death of J. Temple Thurston” for Anomaly Info: https://tinyurl.com/svlkhh8“He Murdered His Wife – Then Pretended To Look For Her” by William DeLong for All That's Interesting:https://tinyurl.com/u2a68vn“A Comforting Nurse” from Your Ghost Stories: https://tinyurl.com/r8jtq5s“The Hearse Song” story written by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/qum538g“The Hearse Song” music rendition by Rusty Cage from the album “GangStalkers”: https://amzn.to/2NSZrZW“The Hearse Song” additional lyrics and music by Harley Poe: https://amzn.to/2xwF4HLWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: September 18, 2018SOURCES PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/HighgateVampireTRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5xrfhjkw
In this special episode of Hotel Moment, Karen Stephens, CMO of Revinate, discusses emerging trends for 2025 with a stellar lineup of industry leaders and previous guests, including Aaron Miller from Highgate, Carlo Del Mistro from Ennismore, Shawn Jereb from Montage International, Emily Goldfischer from hertelier, and Marc Winchell from Pacific Hospitality Group. These experts share their predictions on everything from the resurgence of hotels to hyper-personalization, group bookings, and workplace flexibility, offering valuable insights into what's shaping the future of hospitality.
In this special episode of Hotel Moment, Karen Stephens catches up with three previous guests to explore how their innovative strategies have evolved. Aaron Miller, VP of CRM and Digital at Highgate shares insights on Black Friday success, Shawn Jereb, SVP of Revenue Management & Distribution at Montage International discusses the evolution of luxury experiences, and Carlo Del Mistro, Chief Digital Officer at Ennismore provides updates on their groundbreaking "Dis-loyalty" program. Together, they offer a fascinating look at how different sectors of the hospitality industry are innovating and preparing for 2025.
Poradca poskytne kupujúcemu komplexný prehľad o spoločnosti a pomôže nastaviť cenu. „Keď idete kupovať jazdené auto, chcete si preveriť, že nekupujete vozidlo s nefungujúcimi brzdami alebo motorom. Pri firmách je to ešte komplexnejšie. Chcete preveriť, v akom stave sa spoločnosť nachádza a akú kúpnu cenu ste za ňu ochotní v danom stave zaplatiť,“ hovorí advokát a partner z advokátskej kancelárie Highgate Law & Tax Tomáš Demo. V rozhovore približuje, aké sú kľúčové zistenia pri predajoch a investíciách do firiem. Vysvetľuje, ako vyzerá proces due diligence a na čo sa v rámci neho musia firmy pripraviť. Popisuje, aké oblasti v tomto procese kupujúci skúma a aký môže byť rozsah finančného, právneho, technického či environmentálneho auditu. „Existujú menšie riziká, napríklad rôzne formálno-administratívne zistenia, ktoré treba v určitom čase napraviť. No môžu to byť aj väčšie riziká, ktoré môžu viesť k zastaveniu transakcie, takpovediac „veľkí kostlivci v skrini“. Prípadne sa transakcia odloží alebo konkrétne zistenia vo veľkej miere ovplyvnia výšku kúpnej ceny,“ dodáva Tomáš Demo. Zaujímavé príklady z praxe a podrobnejšie informácie sa dozviete aj vo videorozhovore: https://www.trend.sk/ekonomika/tomas-demo-highgate-group-due-diligence-odhali-aj-skryte-rizika-pri-kupe-firmy
Seriah is joined by Adam Sayne of the Conspirinormal podcast and the Strange Realities Conference and a fringy character named Vincent Treewell, who apparently hosts The Weird Part podcast in his spare time. Topics include Vincent's health experience, the history and pitfalls of podcasting, the emergence of the WDTRG-verse, the movie “Something in the Dirt”, directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, “Nevaeh's Nightmare” podcast/youtube channel, the Cottingley Fairies hoax, the Theosophical Society and its influence, the 1911 book “The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries” by Walter Evans-Wentz, the book “The Secret Teaching of All Ages” by Manly P. Hall, Arthur Conan Doyle, Spiritualism, 19th and early 20th century photography, Harry Houdini, the ongoing saga of the cousins Elsie Wright and Frances Griffiths who created the Cottingley Fairies, fraud and sincerity in the Spiritualist movement, the Reverend Stacy Schulman and the National Spiritualist Association of Churches USA, the burned-over district in upstate New York, Steven Snider/Recluse and a hidden history of crime and vice among turn-of-the-century Spiritualist mediums, the Fox sisters, hoaxing and its relationship to legitimate paranormal activity, the Enfield poltergeist case, Stan Romanek, Allen Greenfield, Jim Mosley and Gray Barker, Whitley Strieber, Jeff Ritzmann, manipulation of the human mind, the book “The Invisible Gorilla”, the glimmer man, cultural imagery and paranormal phenomenon, Vincent's cryptid sighting, the Google blimp incident and human perception, the anthology podcast “Undertow”, the Highgate vampire, “World of the Unexplained” podcast, Bishop Sean Manchester, David Farrant, Vincent's interview with the late blogger EsoterX, Adam's interviews with Dr. Future and Walter Bosley, Sondra London, the book “Good Little Soldiers”, Gary Revel and the MLK assassination, deceased guests, virtual friendships, Adam's visit to Seriah, and much more! This discussion was a joy to participate in and fascinating to listen to!
Meet Cute Presents: Burn, Baby - Part 7, executive produced by Sara Shepard. Renée catches Gigi, Austin, and Kat returning from the thirteenth floor. Austin covers for Kat – but not before Tyler sees Kat holding Austin's hand. Kat clears that up with Tyler, and they admit that they really like each other. But Kat was so busy sleuthing she forgot she ditched a birthday call with Ethan, when he really needed his best friend. To make matters worse, Kat gets a devastating call from her lawyer back home. Eager to escape it all, Kat follows Austin into the basement of the Highgate...against her better judgment. Story by Juli Del Prete. Directed & Produced by Ashley Eskew. Post Sound by UptownWorks. Sound Editing: Daniela Hart & Noel Nichols. Sound Design: Daniela Hart & Liam Bellman-Sharpe. SVP, Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Head of Development: Savannah Hankinson. Starring: Claudia Bennett, Georgia Dolenz, Clare Girnus, Elliott Ross, Tyler Lain, Christian Probst, Danny Tamberelli, Laura Schein, Kathleen Leary, Bruno Koskoff, Scott Golden, Nikolay Moss, Ashley Eskew, Andrew Devine. Assistant Sound Design: Grayson Sanford. Follow @MeetCute on Instagram and @MeetCuteRomComs on Twitter & TikTok. Join our Patreon community for free to share your reactions and feedback on our series and get cool perks, like sneak peeks, early listening, and more!Check out our other rom-coms, including KERRI with Pauline Chalamet, IMPERFECT MATCH with Arden Cho, and DUMP HIM! with Minnie Mills.Check out our other dramas, including FIRE & ICE with Chiara Aurelia and Jack Martin, and POWER TEN. Check out our other fantasies, including A PROPHECY OF INCENSE AND SNOW and I'VE BECOME A TRUE VILLAINESS. Have a crush on us? Follow Meet Cute, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review! Want more Meet Cute? Find us at www.meetcute.com.
Meet Cute Presents: Burn, Baby - Part 5, executive produced by Sara Shepard. Flashback: one year ago. Kat's birthday. The day she found out her mom was sick. Reality: today. Kat's birthday. And she's waking up next to Tyler. Their romantic morning is interrupted when Kat gets word that someone wants to buy her childhood home. Gigi and Kat go to the New York Public Library, where they find out more about the history of the Highgate – and a devastating secret about the hotel's original owners that leaves Kat's head spinning. Story by Juli Del Prete. Directed & Produced by Ashley Eskew. Post Sound by UptownWorks. Sound Editing: Daniela Hart & Noel Nichols. Sound Design: Daniela Hart & Liam Bellman-Sharpe. SVP, Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Head of Development: Savannah Hankinson. Starring: Claudia Bennett, Georgia Dolenz, Clare Girnus, Elliott Ross, Tyler Lain, Christian Probst, Danny Tamberelli, Laura Schein, Kathleen Leary, Bruno Koskoff, Scott Golden, Nikolay Moss, Ashley Eskew, Andrew Devine. Assistant Sound Design: Grayson Sanford. Follow @MeetCute on Instagram and @MeetCuteRomComs on Twitter & TikTok. Join our Patreon community for free to share your reactions and feedback on our series and get cool perks, like sneak peeks, early listening, and more!Check out our other rom-coms, including KERRI with Pauline Chalamet, IMPERFECT MATCH with Arden Cho, and DUMP HIM! with Minnie Mills.Check out our other dramas, including FIRE & ICE with Chiara Aurelia and Jack Martin, and POWER TEN. Check out our other fantasies, including A PROPHECY OF INCENSE AND SNOW and I'VE BECOME A TRUE VILLAINESS. Have a crush on us? Follow Meet Cute, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review! Want more Meet Cute? Find us at www.meetcute.com.
Seriah is joined by Adam Sayne of the Conspiranormal podcast and the Strange Realities Conference and a fringy character named Vincent Treewell, who apparently hosts The Weird Part podcast in his spare time. Topics include Vincent's health experience, the history and pitfalls of podcasting, the emergence of the WDTRG-verse, the movie “Something in the Dirt”, directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, “Nevaeh's Nightmare” podcast/youtube channel, the Cottingley Fairies hoax, the Theosophical Society and its influence, the 1911 book “The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries” by Walter Evans-Wentz, the book “The Secret Teaching of All Ages” by Manly P. Hall, Arthur Conan Doyle, Spiritualism, 19th and early 20th century photography, Harry Houdini, the ongoing saga of the cousins Elsie Wright and Frances Griffiths who created the Cottingley Fairies, fraud and sincerity in the Spiritualist movement, the Reverend Stacy Schulman and the National Spiritualist Association of Churches USA, the burned-over district in upstate New York, Steven Snider/Recluse and a hidden history of crime and vice among turn-of-the-century Spiritualist mediums, the Fox sisters, hoaxing and its relationship to legitimate paranormal activity, the Enfield poltergeist case, Stan Romanek, Allen Greenfield, Jim Mosley and Gray Barker, Whitley Strieber, Jeff Ritzmann, manipulation of the human mind, the book “The Invisible Gorilla”, the glimmer man, cultural imagery and paranormal phenomenon, Vincent's cryptid sighting, the Google blimp incident and human perception, the anthology podcast “Undertow”, the Highgate vampire, “World of the Unexplained” podcast, Bishop Sean Manchester, David Farrant, Vincent's interview with the late blogger EsoterX, Adam's interviews with Dr. Future and Walter Bosley, Sondra London, the book “Good Little Soldiers”, Gary Revel and the MLK assassination, deceased guests, virtual friendships, Adam's visit to Seriah, and much more! This discussion was a joy to participate in and fascinating to listen to!Recap by Vincent Treewell of The Weird Part PodcastOutro Music is Cobra Cadaver with Worms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meet Cute Presents: Burn, Baby - Part 4, executive produced by Sara Shepard. Kat and Gigi explore the Highgate's abandoned, fire-damaged thirteenth floor and find a set of letters graffitied on the wall – but they hightail it out of there when they hear a man's footsteps. When Renée invites Kat to Tyler's Broadway opening, Kat and Tyler share a flirtatious night out on the town. Back at the hotel, just as Kat's heading upstairs with Tyler, Kat discovers who was creeping around the 13th floor. Story by Juli Del Prete. Directed & Produced by Ashley Eskew. Post Sound by UptownWorks. Sound Editing: Daniela Hart & Noel Nichols. Sound Design: Daniela Hart & Liam Bellman-Sharpe. SVP, Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Head of Development: Savannah Hankinson. Starring: Claudia Bennett, Georgia Dolenz, Clare Girnus, Elliott Ross, Tyler Lain, Christian Probst, Danny Tamberelli, Laura Schein, Kathleen Leary, Bruno Koskoff, Scott Golden, Nikolay Moss, Ashley Eskew, Andrew Devine. Assistant Sound Design: Grayson Sanford. Follow @MeetCute on Instagram and @MeetCuteRomComs on Twitter & TikTok. Join our Patreon community for free to share your reactions and feedback on our series and get cool perks, like sneak peeks, early listening, and more!Check out our other rom-coms, including KERRI with Pauline Chalamet, IMPERFECT MATCH with Arden Cho, and DUMP HIM! with Minnie Mills.Check out our other dramas, including FIRE & ICE with Chiara Aurelia and Jack Martin, and POWER TEN. Check out our other fantasies, including A PROPHECY OF INCENSE AND SNOW and I'VE BECOME A TRUE VILLAINESS. Have a crush on us? Follow Meet Cute, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review! Want more Meet Cute? Find us at www.meetcute.com.
As the leaves continue to fall gently on Highgate, Paul and Rob share their post-Yorkshire Marathon thoughts and plans - which diverge quite dramatically. Featuring booze report, why and why not to fulfil the marathon contract, getting beyond the 'why?', medal muddles, the biggest, blackest toenail, celebs and their Mums, the Deerings in the 'dam, and everyone else's Yorkshire marathon stories.SUBSCRIBE for early access, ad-free listening and more... and BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 - and you can get Paul's book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270You can download Rob's show Long Distance Man here: gofasterstripe.com/ldThanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/runningcommentary. Thanks for listening - we'll be back next week, and if you're desperate in the meantime, subscribe and become a Fan - there are hundreds of old episodes you can have a go on, AND you'll get next week's episode three days early. Happy running! https://plus.acast.com/s/runningcommentary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meet Cute Presents: Burn, Baby - Part 3, executive produced by Sara Shepard. When lights come back on at the Highgate, decades of data have been wiped from the Guest Services iPads – and any information about Kat's mom was wiped, too. Coincidence? Kat's not so sure. She ropes a grudging Gigi into her investigation when a hint in Alice's note points to a room number on the Highgate's forbidden thirteenth floor.Story by Juli Del Prete. Directed & Produced by Ashley Eskew. Post Sound by UptownWorks. Sound Editing: Daniela Hart & Noel Nichols. Sound Design: Daniela Hart & Liam Bellman-Sharpe. SVP, Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Head of Development: Savannah Hankinson. Starring: Claudia Bennett, Georgia Dolenz, Clare Girnus, Elliott Ross, Tyler Lain, Christian Probst, Danny Tamberelli, Laura Schein, Kathleen Leary, Bruno Koskoff, Scott Golden, Nikolay Moss, Ashley Eskew, Andrew Devine. Assistant Sound Design: Grayson Sanford. Follow @MeetCute on Instagram and @MeetCuteRomComs on Twitter & TikTok. Join our Patreon community for free to share your reactions and feedback on our series and get cool perks, like sneak peeks, early listening, and more!Check out our other rom-coms, including KERRI with Pauline Chalamet, IMPERFECT MATCH with Arden Cho, and DUMP HIM! with Minnie Mills.Check out our other dramas, including FIRE & ICE with Chiara Aurelia and Jack Martin, and POWER TEN. Check out our other fantasies, including A PROPHECY OF INCENSE AND SNOW and I'VE BECOME A TRUE VILLAINESS. Have a crush on us? Follow Meet Cute, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review! Want more Meet Cute? Find us at www.meetcute.com.
Highgate is internationally recognized as a dominant operator across diverse markets and asset types. They have arms in asset management, development, investor management, and technology that have helped grow them into one of the most successful hospitality companies in the world. On this episode, Jake & Arash discuss:Key components to creating an amazing branded hotel,F&B strategies and why it's such an important aspect of hospitality,Learnings from working with Barry SternlichtAcquiring and scaling brands.Connect & Invest with Jake:Follow Jake on TwitterTake the Hospitality Investing MasterclassLearn How to Invest with DoveHillLinksHighgateArash on LinkedInThe Viceroy Hotel: Sugar Beach at St. LuciaTimestamps(00:00:00) Intro(00:02:38) How do you experience a hotel when you travel and what are you looking for?(00:05:29) How did you get started in this industry?(00:09:54) What about your journey has shaped how you are as a leader and how you build brands?(00:13:02) What are some key elements that separate Hospitality characters from Hospitality business folks?(00:15:16) How are you making sure employees are bought in?(00:19:20) How many hotels fall under your portfolio?(00:21:39) Where are you spending the majority of your time day to day?(00:23:57) Is there an optimal scale to justify implementing Business Intelligence technology?(00:27:24) What was most surprising to you when you joined High Gate?(00:29:12) Do you see branded hotels growing or shrinking?(00:33:20) Are you working on creating new brands?(00:42:45) F&B Strategies and amazing restaurant operators(00:53:54) What are some of the things you learned working with Barry Sternlicht?(00:57:31) What are some best practices for prioritizing your work?(01:00:46) How are you trying to grow the business?(01:04:01) Have you been looking at acquiring brands that your infrastructure is uniquely equipped to scale?(01:07:01) What mistakes do you see most often from operators and investors?(01:09:50) What are you seeing in the market forecast?(01:11:47) What is your favorite hotel?
Meet Cute Presents: Burn, Baby - Part 2, executive produced by Sara Shepard. Kat's intimidating coworker Gigi gives her a tour of the Highgate, and sparks fly between Kat and Tyler, a charming Broadway actor staying at the hotel. Turns out Kat's living just below the penthouse with owner Renée's sexy but aloof son, Austin. Later, at her front desk shift, Kat asks doorman Marty if he knew her mom – but just when Kat thinks she might get some answers...something gets in her way. Story by Juli Del Prete. Directed & Produced by Ashley Eskew. Post Sound by UptownWorks. Sound Editing: Daniela Hart & Noel Nichols. Sound Design: Daniela Hart & Liam Bellman-Sharpe. SVP, Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Head of Development: Savannah Hankinson. Starring: Claudia Bennett, Georgia Dolenz, Clare Girnus, Elliott Ross, Tyler Lain, Christian Probst, Danny Tamberelli, Laura Schein, Kathleen Leary, Bruno Koskoff, Scott Golden, Nikolay Moss, Ashley Eskew, Andrew Devine. Assistant Sound Design: Grayson Sanford. Follow @MeetCute on Instagram and @MeetCuteRomComs on Twitter & TikTok. Join our Patreon community for free to share your reactions and feedback on our series and get cool perks, like sneak peeks, early listening, and more!Check out our other rom-coms, including KERRI with Pauline Chalamet, IMPERFECT MATCH with Arden Cho, and DUMP HIM! with Minnie Mills.Check out our other dramas, including FIRE & ICE with Chiara Aurelia and Jack Martin, and POWER TEN. Check out our other fantasies, including A PROPHECY OF INCENSE AND SNOW and I'VE BECOME A TRUE VILLAINESS. Have a crush on us? Follow Meet Cute, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review! Want more Meet Cute? Find us at www.meetcute.com.
Dan welcomes Paul McElroy, Executive Vice President of Design and Construction at Lucid, Highgate's in-house design studio, onto today's episode where they dive into the transformative power of sustainability within the hospitality industry. Paul emphasizes the critical role of small changes and conversations, the significance of detailed project management, and the impactful lessons learned from challenging construction projects. The conversation conveys how vulnerability and resilience shape professional approaches and industry-wide improvements. The duo also explores how pioneering figures and companies are integrating sustainable practices, stressing the necessity of these efforts to become standard operations due to regulatory and market pressures. Takeaways: Embedding sustainability into projects from the kickoff meeting ensures that objectives are clear and incorporated into the workflow from the beginning.Integrate sustainability metrics and waste management plans into RFP processes to ensure accountability and commitment from contractors and vendors from the start.Show up with authenticity and vulnerability. This approach breaks down barriers and builds stronger, more genuine relationships with peers and partners.Set clear, audacious goals and communicate the “why” behind initiatives. This helps to align and motivate teams around shared objectives.Work collaboratively with contractors and vendors, bringing them on the journey rather than dictating from above. Understanding their challenges and working together to solve them can result in more sustainable and feasible solutions.Recognize and utilize the power of collective effort. Mobilize your organization and partners to join in the sustainable mission, thereby amplifying the impact.Be open to changing course based on what you learn along the way. Healthy friction and iterative improvements can lead to significant advances in sustainability practices.Quote of the Show:“It's very important that a hotel exhibits extreme hospitality to their guests, but I think hospitality extends way beyond the four walls of a hotel.” - Paul McElroyLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-mcelroy-3387954a/ Website: https://www.luciddevelopmentgroup.com/ Website: https://www.highgate.com/ Shout Outs:So and So Bar https://www.soandsosbar.com/ MindClick https://www.mindclick.com/ Hilton Hawaiian Village https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/hnlhvhh-hilton-hawaiian-village-waikiki-beach-resort/ Alohi Lani https://www.alohilaniresort.com/ BDNY https://bdny.com/ Hyatt Regency San Francisco https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/sfors-hyatt-regency-san-francisco Kara Swisher https://www.linkedin.com/in/kara-swisher-b7213/ US Green Building Council https://www.usgbc.org/ Hotel Marcel https://www.hotelmarcel.com/ Ways to Tune In: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0A2XOJvb6mGqEPYJ5bilPXApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/defining-hospitality-podcast/id1573596386Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGVmaW5pbmdob3NwaXRhbGl0eS5saXZlL2ZlZWQueG1sAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8c904932-90fa-41c3-813e-1cb8f3c42419Transistor: https://www.defininghospitality.live/
In the 1970s, the shadowy depths of Highgate Cemetery, London became the centre of what would go on to become an enduring urban legend. As two men, both with their own views on what the cemetery was hiding, dug deep into their investigations of the grounds, reports spread of a dark, otherworldly figure stalking its overgrown graves. Sometimes tall, sometimes with glowing red eyes, and other times with a dark, top hat, the press reports of the unknown figure stoked a public fear of a secret occult world that lay just out of sight, crawling beneath the surface of an otherwise decent society. SOURCES Saker, hugh (1958) Baby Sacrifice Probe By CID. The Daily Mirror, Fri 19 Dec 1958, p3. London, UK. Lucas, Norman (1958) Baby Sacrificed: Probe Starts. Daily News, Fri 19 Dec 1958, p5. London, UK. Farrant, Della (2015) Haunted highgate. The History Press, London, UK. Adams, Paul (2014) Written in Blood: A Cultural History of the British Vampire. The History Press, London, UK. Ellis, Bill (1993) The Highgate Cemetery Vampire Hunt: The Anglo-American Connection in Satanic Cult Lore. Folklore, Vol 104, 1993. The Folklore Society, Worthing, UK. The People (1895) The Highgate “Ghost”. The People, Sun 29 Sep 1895, p3. London, UK. Manchester, Sean (1975) The Highgate vampire: the infernal world of the undead unearthed at London's famous Highgate Cemetery and environs. London, UK. Farrant, David (1997) Beyond the Highgate Vampire: A True Case of Supernatural Occurrences and Vampirism That Centred Around London's Highgate Cemetery. London, UK. Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail (1970) Vampire Hunt In London. Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail, Sat 14 March 1970, p1. Hartlepool, UK. ------- For almost anything, head over to the podcasts hub at darkhistories.com Support the show by using our link when you sign up to Audible: http://audibletrial.com/darkhistories or visit our Patreon for bonus episodes and Early Access: https://www.patreon.com/darkhistories The Dark Histories books are available to buy here: http://author.to/darkhistories Dark Histories merch is available here: https://bit.ly/3GChjk9 Connect with us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/darkhistoriespodcast Or find us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/darkhistories & Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dark_histories/ Or you can contact us directly via email at contact@darkhistories.com or join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/cmGcBFf The Dark Histories Butterfly was drawn by Courtney, who you can find on Instagram @bewildereye Music was recorded by me © Ben Cutmore 2017 Other Outro music was Paul Whiteman & his orchestra with Mildred Bailey - All of me (1931). It's out of copyright now, but if you're interested, that was that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meet Cute Presents: Burn, Baby, a romantic-mystery executive produced by Sara Shepard. When Kat Tracy, a small town bookworm, inherits a postcard that reads “One last puzzle - if you're up for it” from her late mother, she's thrown into a mystery revolving around New York City's finest hotel: The Highgate. As she uncovers old secrets, Kat drifts further and further away from her hometown: landing a job assisting the hotel's chic CEO, getting caught in a steamy love triangle, and nabbing a front-row seat to Manhattan in all its dazzling, dangerous glory.Story by Juli Del Prete. Directed & Produced by Ashley Eskew. Post Sound by UptownWorks. Sound Editing: Daniela Hart & Noel Nichols Sound Design: Daniela Hart & Liam Bellman-Sharpe. SVP, Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Head of Development: Savannah Hankinson. Starring: Claudia Bennett, Georgia Dolenz, Christian Probst, Clare Girnus, Elliott Ross, Tyler Lain, Danny Tamberelli, Laura Schein, Kathleen Leary, Bruno Koskoff, Scott Golden, Nikolay Moss, Ashley Eskew, Andrew Devine. Assistant Sound Design: Grayson Sanford. Meet Cute's hit series, KERRI: Starring Pauline Chalamet, is a finalist in this year's Signal Awards. You can vote for KERRI here. Thanks for listening and voting!Follow @MeetCute on Instagram and @MeetCuteRomComs on Twitter & TikTok. Join our Patreon community for free to share your reactions and feedback on our series and get cool perks, like sneak peeks, early listening, and more!Check out our other rom-coms, including KERRI with Pauline Chalamet, IMPERFECT MATCH with Arden Cho, and DUMP HIM! with Minnie Mills.Check out our other dramas, including FIRE & ICE with Chiara Aurelia and Jack Martin, and POWER TEN. Check out our other fantasies, including A PROPHECY OF INCENSE AND SNOW and I'VE BECOME A TRUE VILLAINESS. Have a crush on us? Follow Meet Cute, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review! Want more Meet Cute? Find us at www.meetcute.com.Meet Cute is so excited to present this story with our friends at Riley & Grey, the #1 rated wedding RSVP website by Brides.com, and the perfect wedding-website destination for all you hopeful romantics. For Meet Cute listeners, Riley & Grey is offering 20%-off-your-membership: visit rileygrey.com and enter code meetcute, to plan your perfect happily-ever-after.
“And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how we deal with vampires in old London Town,'. - Ben Aaronovitch in Rivers of LondonWe start this episode in the London neighborhood of Highgate. It's famous cemetery, exuding Victorian design and extravagance, is the setting for our first story, about a potential paranormal experience and the long term metaphysical feud that resulted.We'll delve into mainstream horror cinema of the 1950s and 60s from London's own Hammer Films, with special emphasis on its vampiric offerings. In Dracula, Bram Stoker's count moved far and wide around the city. We'll trace his footsteps and learn hidden coding to the novel's London locations.What's a modern vampire to do in the city? We highlight some haunts for those interested in exploring the city as a creature of the night. And, as intro, we share a brief memorial to our late, beloved pod-pup, Boo. Photos, links and more at our SHOW NOTES here.
Ak chce slovenský emitent vydať cenné papiere a ponúkať ich aj mimo Slovenska existuje nový nástroj, ktorý mu v tom dokáže pomôcť, hovorí Peter Varga, partner spoločnosti Highgate
Today's episode provides listeners access to a session from Hospitality Sustainable Design Collaborative that Dan Ryan recently got to speak during. The webinar emphasizes the importance of sustainability in the hospitality industry. Collaborating with Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and Highgate Hotels, the initiative aims to educate industry professionals on climate health, equity, and carbon footprint reduction. The session highlights the significant environmental impact of packaging and showcases how companies like Berman Falk are innovating by using recyclable materials, reducing waste, and lowering carbon emissions. The broader discussion includes the financial and operational impacts of climate change, the role of sustainable practices in mitigating these effects, and how industry players can contribute to long-term environmental and economic resilience.Takeaways: Focus on initiatives that make travelers feel cared for while incorporating sustainability into your operations. This shows your commitment to both hospitality and environmental stewardship.Partner with major brands and contribute to educational programs that train your staff on climate health and equity.Implement tools like MindClick to simplify sustainability assessment. Evaluate products based on their entire life cycle and use this intelligence to make more sustainable choices in design and purchasing.Recognize and support leaders within your organization and industry who champion sustainability, such as those leading efforts in major hotel chains. Share their successes and innovations to inspire others.Establish clear metrics to measure the impact of your sustainability programs. Track engagement and success rates from educational initiatives and incorporate these learnings into your strategic planning.Break down complex sustainability information into manageable insights for your team. Use simplified frameworks and tools to make sustainability a more approachable and executable component of your operations.Transition to more sustainable packaging options, such as honeycomb cardboard, to reduce waste and carbon emissions. Clearly communicate these changes to all stakeholders involved in production and logistics.Quote of the Show: “Every hotel provides an experience for our guests and the ability to not only tell a story through design but tell a story that has a purpose and intention with respect to addressing the challenges that we all face with climate change.” - JoAnna AbramsLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindclickinc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannaabrams/ Website: https://www.mindclick.com/ Shout Outs:MindClick https://www.mindclick.com/ Marriott https://www.marriott.com/default.mi Hilton https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/hilton-hotels/ Hyatt https://www.hyatt.com/ Highgate https://www.highgate.com/ BermanFalk https://www.bermanfalk.com/ PI FineArt https://pifineart.com/ Moore & Giles https://mooreandgiles.com/ Conde Nast Traveler Magazine https://www.cntraveler.com/ Sonesta https://www.sonesta.com/ IHG https://www.ihg.com/hotels/us/en/reservation Ways to Tune In: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0A2XOJvb6mGqEPYJ5bilPXApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/defining-hospitality-podcast/id1573596386Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGVmaW5pbmdob3NwaXRhbGl0eS5saXZlL2ZlZWQueG1sAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8c904932-90fa-41c3-813e-1cb8f3c42419Transistor: https://www.defininghospitality.live/
The Boys Are Back In Town! With Rodgers and Hart's effervescent 1938 musical, The Boys from Syracuse packing 'em in at the Upstairs at the Gatehouse Theatre in Highgate, Thos and Benjamin Levy continue their wonderful conversation about the role of the Musical Director and how to orchestrate a classic-era show. But with Benjamin's view that "Lorenz Hart is an utter genius", this episode is filled to the brim with an in-depth look at the score and full analysis of what makes the Hart lyrics and the musicality of Rodgers work so beautifully together to make a show where every song is a polished diamond!
Paul and Rob head up to Highgate on the first chilly, grey day in a while. Featuring silliness in comedy, smooth corrections, little wins, moving forward… and staying calm when the woods are closed.SUBSCRIBE for early access, ad-free listening and more... and BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 - and you can get Paul's book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270You can download Rob's show Long Distance Man here: gofasterstripe.com/ldThanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/runningcommentary. Thanks for listening - we'll be back next week, and if you're desperate in the meantime, subscribe and become a Fan - there are hundreds of old episodes you can have a go on, AND you'll get next week's episode three days early. Happy running! https://plus.acast.com/s/runningcommentary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With Rodgers and Hart's sparkling 1938 Golden Age musical, The Boys From Syracuse, returning to London at the Upstairs at the Gatehouse Theatre in Highgate, Thos sits down for a wonderful conversation with the production's Musical Director and Orchestrator, the very talented Benjamin Levy. Learn why it's important for the MD to "push hope through it" when musically directing a song, and why it's better to reorchestrate rather than reduce existing arrangements. And with in-depth analysis of the score throughout, you won't want to miss this delightful and insightful episode! It's no cold potato!
‘Goblin Market' was the title poem of Christina Rossetti's first collection, published in 1862, and while she disclaimed any allegorical purpose in it, modern readers have found it hard to resist political interpretations. The poem's most obvious preoccupation seems to be the Victorian notion of the ‘fallen woman'. When she wrote it Rossetti was working at the St Mary Magdalene house of charity in Highgate, a refuge for sex workers and women who had had non-marital sex. Anxieties around ‘fallen women' were explored by many writers of the day, but Rossetti's treatment is striking both for the rich intensity of its physical descriptions and the unusual vision of redemption it offers, in which the standard Christian imperatives are rethought in sisterly terms. Seamus and Mark discuss how post-Freudian readers might read those descriptions and what the poem says about the place of the ‘market' in Victorian society.Read the poem here: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44996/goblin-marketThis episode features a full reading of 'Goblin Market' by Shirley Henderson and Felicity Jones at the Josephine Hart Poetry Hour. Watch the reading here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMnHW9MevJkFind more about the Josephine Hart Poetry Foundation here: https://www.thepoetryhour.com/foundationSubscribe to Close Readings:In Apple Podcasts, click 'subscribe' at the top of this podcast to unlock all the episodes;In other podcast apps here: https://lrb.me/ppsignupRead more in the LRB:Penelope Fitzgerald: https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v04/n05/penelope-fitzgerald/christina-and-the-sidJacqueline Rose: https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v17/n20/jacqueline-rose/undone-defiled-defacedJohn Bayley: https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v16/n06/john-bayley/missingness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hoorah! Harooh! The golden era of musical theatre returns to London with a revival of 1938's Rodgers and Hart's classic musical comedy, The Boys From Syracuse, opening at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, in Highgate in September 2024. In a three part in-depth look at the show and its solid gold score by one of the greatest songwriting teams of the twentieth century, Thos sits down with the director and the musical director to enjoy insights into how to stage a classic musical in the 21st Century, and to talk about the sparkling songs. This week Thos talks to the lovely Mark Giesser, the director of this production, about the attraction and challenges of the piece and why the songs are so perfect. All it takes is a whole lotta Hart!
Are ghost chickens and vampires wreaking havoc on Highgate, London? Can we take raccoons to court? Does this podcast support cannibalism? ...Tune in to find out! Twitter and Instagram - @biarpodcast Facebook - Bug in a Rug Email us your ideas at biarpodcast@gmail.com Sources: A Scientific Spirit: Sir Francis Bacon and the Ghost Chicken of Highgate | Mental Floss Francis Bacon - Wikipedia Highgate Cemetery Highgate Cemetery - Wikipedia Highgate Cemetery: A City of the Dead That Inspires the Living - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Highgate Cemetery, London, England (historic-uk.com) Highgate Chicken Ghost (real-british-ghosts.com) Pond Square Chicken, Highgate – Mysterious Britain & Ireland The ghosts of Hampstead and Highgate | Ham & High (hamhigh.co.uk) The Highgate Vampire: Horror of the Dead | The Unredacted Visit Highgate | A visitor's guide What Is the Highgate Vampire and Has it Ever Been Spotted? (vice.com)
In this episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Karen Stephens, Revinate CMO, and Aaron Miller, VP of CRM, Digital at Highgate, explain why data collection isn't something you can just pay attention to “sometimes.” Miller emphasizes that every property is a chance for hoteliers to see what data touchpoints provide the most value and which touchpoints could improve. Listen in to find out more about the work Highgate is doing to manage first-party data across their portfolio and how they are learning from vendor management and data collection to maximize revenue.
On an absolutely beautiful May morning, the guys catch up with much to report; Rob's poorly daughter, Paul's shonky shoulder, comedy adventures in Wales, Rob's continuing RTTK training featuring intervals and a lovely long run in the Malverns, Paul's weekend of disordered eating and new movie watching, Tonkstagram, the green green grass of Highgate, trouble in TV town, some disappointing drinking, another, slightly different running adventure, sweet chiropody, shonky toes and new shoes, and the ongoing hedonist quest. SUBSCRIBE for early access, ad-free listening and more... and BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 - and you can get Paul's book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270You can download Rob's show Long Distance Man here: gofasterstripe.com/ldThanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/runningcommentary. Thanks for listening - we'll be back next week, and if you're desperate in the meantime, subscribe and become a Fan - there are hundreds of old episodes you can have a go on, AND you'll get next week's episode three days early. Happy running! https://plus.acast.com/s/runningcommentary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In 2004, Shaun of the Dead was released into cinemas and its particular mix of horror and comedy quickly made it a beloved cult classic… Turns out Paul was on set as a zombie extra during the production of this movie and he has a few stories to tell about it. It's a pity he will hardly get the chance to do so! To celebrate the film's 20th anniversary, CheapShow decides to explore North London to hunt for some of the real life locations from the ZomRomCom hit. They'll roam Finchley, Highgate, Crouch End and even take a long trip to South London for their final location in New Cross Gate. It's an epic journey that has Eli trying to inject his own misinformed opinions and hijack the walk with his memories… Which means Paul can barely be able to recall his own! They'll argue, digress and talk absolute garbage in yet another failed attempt to be taken seriously. Luckily, they manage to bump into comedian/actor Paul Putner who'll offer a few of his own SotD stories to balance out Paul and Eli's nonsense. See pics/videos for this episode on our website: https://www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-383-walk-of-the-shaun-of-the-dead Thanks to Paul Putner for joining us briefly on this walk too! Buy the book about the history of Shaun of the Dead by Clark Collis “You've Got Red On You” here: https://shorturl.at/fouB3 (Paul is even interviewed in it. Briefly!) Additional Music by @WhiteBatAudio And if you like us, why not support us: www.patreon.com/cheapshow If you want to get involved, email us at thecheapshow@gmail.com And if you want to, follow us on Twitter/X @thecheapshowpod or @paulgannonshow & @elisnoid www.thecheapshow.co.uk Now on Threads: @cheapshowpod Like, Review, Share, Comment... LOVE US! MERCH Official CheapShow Merch Shop: www.redbubble.com/people/cheapshow/shop www.cheapmag.shop Thanks also to @vorratony for the wonderful, exclusive art: www.tinyurl.com/rbcheapshow Send Us Stuff: CheapShow PO BOX 1309 Harrow HA1 9QJ
Available For One Week Only! Originally published on Patreon on Feb 13, 2023 "Highgate cemetery was one of the first large garden cemeteries built during the industrialization of London. Over the years it's had its ups and downs, from being a sought-after luxury cemetery to an abandoned, overgrown haunt of tramps and adolescents. It was even the scene of a possible vampire sighting. In this episode we discuss the history of Highgate."
Guest host Mike Grubler, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at Expedia Group, is joined by Kerry Mack for this episode on revenue management in hospitality. Kerry is an expert in the space, and is currently the Chief Revenue Officer at Highgate, where she has worked for over eighteen years. Mike and Kerry discuss why revenue management in the travel industry continues to be a unique and complicated topic. This complication makes efficient and sophisticated revenue management in travel vital. According to Kerry, a successful manager is someone who understands the customer as well as the various circumstances that they travel. Mike and Kerry also discuss how the space has changed as more data becomes available, and how traveler segmentation has become increasingly flexible. Powering Travel is produced by Expedia Group in association with Quill. Learn more at partner.expediagroup.com.
IN THIS EPISODE: Ohio has its own strange creature roaming the forests… they call it the Dogman. And one man tells of his encounter with it. Ohio's Silver Creek Dogman – what many consider to be a real life werewolf. *** A strange encounter in a diner turns terrifying when and old man appears to have black eyes. *** The feeling of being watched and cold spots in the home bring fear to a family in Oklahoma. *** Both a father and a son experience what can only be described as demonic oppression. *** A woman in Utah finds a stranger in her room… directly above her bed. *** Author G. Michael Vasey takes us to a haunted church in the Czech Republic village of Lukova. *** A strange figure appears in a photo – but wasn't there when the picture was being taken. *** The first recorded ghost in the United States was reported in Sullivan, Maine, in 1799. And her name, was Nelly Cooper. *** Built in 1839, Highgate Cemetery, in Highgate, London, is now said to be one of the most actively haunted cemeteries in the UK. There were even newspaper stories that there was a vampire at large in there - the so-called "Highgate Vampire". *** When a woman died, leaving no heirs and no will. A couple were brought in to clear out the property after the estate had been settled. When it came time to clear out the deceased woman's shed, what they found was more than disturbing… it was horrifying. *** A neighborhood in old Louisville, Kentucky had a large tree that stood in the center of the court – and served at one time as a hanging tree for various lynchings in the 1800s. The hangings may have stopped – but the darkness surrounding it, hasn't. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…When The Black Eyed Man Strikes: https://tinyurl.com/rjkgoocFloating Orbs And A Terrible Feeling In My House: https://tinyurl.com/tff6w3aThe Demon Who Levitated Me Out Of Bed: https://tinyurl.com/udwxgkvThe Strange Man Who Appeared In My Haunted Dreams: https://tinyurl.com/sq4mza2A Creepy Cursed Church And Its Ghosts: https://tinyurl.com/qquzt3aThe Creepy Selfie That Shocked Me: https://tinyurl.com/ugtcuh8Did I See The Ohio Dogman?: https://tinyurl.com/sdbycqjOhio's Silver Creek Dogmen: Investigating a Frightening Encounter With Midwestern Werewolves: https://tinyurl.com/ravu6jj (Referenced in this story: “Real Wolfmen” by Linda Godfrey: http://amzn.to/2gN5lde)“Nelly Cooper: The First Recorded Ghost in the United States” by Troy Taylor from the book, “The Haunting of America: Ghosts and Legends of America's Haunted Past” - http://amzn.to/2yAHrej“Highgate Cemetery” by Alan Toner from the book, “100 True Ghost Stories: Terrifying Hauntings From The UK And Around The World” - http://amzn.to/2znJ24C. (Referenced in this story: “Beyond the Highgate Vampire: A True Case of Supernatural Occurrences and Vampirism That Centered Around London's Highgate Cemetery”, by David Farrant –http://amzn.to/2zF8qEc.) “The Shed” by Cindy Parmiter from the book, “More Tales Too Strange To Be Fiction” - http://amzn.to/2yAvtS7“The Man At The Hanging Tree” by David Dominé from his book, “True Ghost Stories And Eerie Legends From America's Most Haunted Neighborhood” - http://amzn.to/2hQsmLX. (Referenced in this story: “Life Behind a Veil: Blacks in Louisville, Kentucky, 1865–1930” by George C. Wright – http://amzn.to/2zpMEmK.) Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: February 11, 2020CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/ohio-dogman/
IN THIS EPISODE: Did a vampire stalk London's Highgate cemetery in the 1970s? (Highgate Vampire: The Horror of the Dead) *** He was alone at home when firemen were called. The entire house was blazing... except for one room. The room that contained the corpse of J. Temple Thurston. (The Mysterious Death of J. Temple Thurston) *** A ghostly spirit brings comfort to a dying man's grandchild. (A Comforting Nurse) *** Death comes to us all, but today children are shielded from the reality of death – only the stylized version they see in television and film. But years ago, when there was a death, it was a family affair – everyone of all ages participated in the funeral and grieving process. And some people coped with their grief by being artistic – such as writing a weird song called “The Hearse Song”. *** We all know people who love nature and the outdoors. Some will even have their own gardens and will talk to the flowers and plants, thinking it will help them thrive. But how would you react when you are sure the plants are talking back to you? (The Girl Who Talks To Trees) *** Mitchell Quy watched while the police looked for his missing wife; he even joined the search himself. No one ever expected that Mitchell was the one who had killed her. (He Murdered His Wife – Then Pretended To Look For Her) *** In 1986, the Tallmanns moved into what they thought was the ideal family home. They couldn't have been more wrong. (Sharing Bunk Beds With Evil) *** A Weirdo family member shares how he has been stalked by a terrifying entity for many years. (The Sinister Caprine Creature) *** Not even the serial killer Dennis Nilsen himself can say exactly how many people he murdered. There were just too many. (Britain's Kindly Killer) *** How is it possible for a man as powerful and prominent as a Supreme Court judge to disappear forever? It happened to the Big Apple's Justice Joseph F. Crater. (The Most Missingest Man In New York)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Sinister Caprine Creature” by Benji, submitted directly to http://www.weirddarkness.com/submit“The Most Missingest Man In New York” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/u7hkxgk“The Highgate Vampire: Horror of the Dead”: https://tinyurl.com/tx3c5xt“Britain's Kindly Killer” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3khways3“Sharing Bunk Beds With Evil” by M.J. Steel: (website no longer exists)“The Girl Who Talks To Trees” by an unknown author: (website no longer exists)“The Mysterious Death of J. Temple Thurston” for Anomaly Info: https://tinyurl.com/svlkhh8“He Murdered His Wife – Then Pretended To Look For Her” by William DeLong for All That's Interesting:https://tinyurl.com/u2a68vn“A Comforting Nurse” from Your Ghost Stories: https://tinyurl.com/r8jtq5s“The Hearse Song” story written by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/qum538g“The Hearse Song” music rendition by Rusty Cage from the album “GangStalkers”: https://amzn.to/2NSZrZW“The Hearse Song” additional lyrics and music by Harley Poe: https://amzn.to/2xwF4HLWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: September 18, 2018CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/highgate-vampire-horror-of-the-dead/
Blurry Photober is late this year, but David is back with an episode all about Highgate Cemetery! An incredible feat of gothic greatness, Highgate Cemetery has an interesting history and hauntings to boot. David had the fortune to take a tour of the Grade I historic location, and also interviewed the tour guide, John Waite. John and David go over the history of the cemetery, including its inception, how it fell to disrepair, and how it was revived. David then gets into the history of the hauntings which are said to happen. Mysterious top-hatted figures, forlorn spectres, and rumors of vampires have plagued the boneyard for decades. David discusses these stories as well as the infamous occultist feud between David Farrant and Sean Manchester. Take a history-heavy tour of a hauntingly beautiful location in this episode of Blurry Photos!Follow me on Twitch!MusicDanse Macabre, Lightless Dawn, Ossuary 5 - Rest, Phantasm, Zombie Hoodoo – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0SourcesJarvis, Jacob. Highgate Cemetery mourns loss of 200-year-old cedar tree which ‘felt like the death of a relative'. The Standard. London. Aug. 10, 2019. Web. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/highgate-cemetery-mourns-loss-of-iconic-cedar-of-lebanon-which-felt-like-the-death-of-a-relative-a4207976.htmlHussein, Meyrem. Highgate Cemetery ghost or trick of the light? Photographer snaps suspected spectre. Ham & High. London. Dec. 5, 2012. Web. https://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/21383368.highgate-cemetery-ghost-trick-light-photographer-snaps-suspected-spectre/Volpe, Sam. Highgate ‘vampire hunter' dies half a century after supernatural panic gripped community. Ham & High. London. Apr. 24, 2019. Web. https://www.hamhigh.co.uk/lifestyle/21353447.highgate-vampire-hunter-dies-half-century-supernatural-panic-gripped-community/My Noiseless Friend. New Zealand Herald. Vol. V, Issue 1531. Page 7. Oct. 21, 1868. Web. https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH18681021.2.36Kemp, Sam. The Strange Tale of the Highgate Vampire. Far Out Magazine. UK. Aug. 4, 2022. Web. https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/strange-tale-of-highgate-vampire/Garcia, Francisco. The Decades-Long Rivalry of London's Two Vampire Hunters. Vice. Feb. 5, 2020. Web. https://www.vice.com/en/article/akwkgj/highgate-vampire-history-sean-manchesterFarrant, David. The Highgate Vampire. David Farrant Website. UK. Web. https://davidfarrant.org/the-highgate-vampire/Galton, Bridget. The ghosts of Hampstead and Highgate. Ham & High. London. Oct. 13, 2019. Web. https://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/23846558.ghosts-hampstead-highgate/Staff. The Horror of the Dead. The Unredacted. Dec. 5, 2016. Web. https://theunredacted.com/the-highgate-vampire-horror-of-the-dead/Quackenbush, Thomm. THE BIZARRE TRUE STORY OF THE HIGHGATE VAMPIRE FEUD. Grunge. Aug. 21, 2023. Web. https://www.grunge.com/402692/the-bizarre-true-story-of-the-highgate-vampire-feud/Ian. The Highgate Vampire – How It All Began – by David Farrant. Mysterious Britain & Ireland. Mar. 15, 2009. Web. https://www.mysteriousbritain.co.uk/hauntings/the-highgate-vampire-how-it-all-began-by-david-farrant/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5857485/advertisement
When Muswell Hill resident David Farrant wrote to the letters section of the Hampstead and Highgate Express in February 1970, he had hoped to find others who'd witnessed any unusual or potentially supernatural happenings in London's Highgate Cemetery. Instead, Farrant kicked off a moral panic over vampires, ghosts, and all manner of occult activities that featured prominently in the pages of British newspapers for years. Farrant's letter received a few responses from others who claimed to have had their own supernatural experiences in Highgate Cemetery, but the story would likely have ended there had it not been for Sean Manchester. A self-proclaimed occultist and vampire hunter, Manchester claimed that what Farrant had seen at Highgate was in fact a vampire, and moreover, the cemetery itself was the site of ongoing black masses, vampire gatherings, and other dark practices. Soon, a rivalry developed between Farrant and Manchester over who had the power to eradicate the supernatural threat at Highgate and just weeks after Farrant sent his letter to the newspapers, Manchester led a large mob of Londoners into Highgate Cemetery intent on driving out the evil that supposedly swelled there.Throughout the early 1970s, the war of words between Farrant and Manchester frequently captured the public's attention, thanks to the various news outlets that couldn't resist the outrageous actions of the two men that ranged from benign and silly (a naked fire dance in an abandoned building) to gruesome and disrespectful (desecration of human remains). However, while the antics of the two men at the center of the story may elicit a smirk or an eyeroll, the public's response to the supposed supernatural threat provides valuable insight into a phenomenon of moral panic that go on to fuel, among other things, the satanic panic that dominated the news throughout the 1980s and 90s. To learn more about ways to save our graves, go to https://www.saveourcemeteries.org. Thank you to the lovely David White, of Bring Me the Ax podcast, for research assistanceReferences: Cambridge Evening News. 1970. "Mr. Blood in hunt for vampire." Cambridge Evening News, March 14: 21.Ellis, Bill. 1993. "The Highgate Cemetery Vampire Hunt: The Anglo-American Connection in Satanic Cult Lore." Folklore (Taylor and Francis, Ltd.) 104 (1/2): 13-39.Evening Standard. 1970. "'Black magic' man tells of threats." Evening Standard, November 4: 17.—. 1968. "Coffins broken open at a witches' sabbath." Evening Standard, November 1: 23.—. 1974. "Naked witchcraft men in fire dance." Evening Standard, January 21: 5.—. 1974. "Wife tells of 'horror photos'." Evening Standard, June 20: 5.Farrant, David. 1970. "Letters: Ghostly walks in Highgate." Hampstead and Highgate Express, February 6: 26.Guardian Journal. 1970. "Vampire hunter is cleared by court." Guardian Journal, September 30: 7.—. 1968. "'Black magic' theory after coffins raid." Guiardian Journal, November 2: 1.Hampstead and Highgate Express. 1970. "Does a wampyr walk in Highgate?" Hampstead and Highgate Express, February 27: 1.Liverpool Daily Post. 1972. "Couple fined for churchyard ritual." Liverpool Daily Post, November 23: 18.Manchester Evening News. 1973. "100 join hunt for cemetery 'vampire'." Manchester Evening News, March 14: 5.Sunday Mirror. 1973. "'Sacrifice' witches in horror." Sunday Mirror, April 8: 11.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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