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Hidden Black Country

Explore fascinating stories from the Black Country.

Radio WM,11 episodes

Episodes

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Dudley Castle: Ghost Jacob
The West Midlands reportedly has some of the most haunted locations in the country.
19 Aug 2024,10 mins
Dudley Castle: The Grey Lady
She's thought to be Dudley Castle’s most seen ghost but who is 'The Grey Lady'?
19 Aug 2024,6 mins
Dudley Castle: The Barefooted Girl
Where did the barefooted girl come from and why is she so feared?
19 Aug 2024,8 mins
Dudley Castle: The Little Drummer Boy
Can you hear the drums? It’s a sound that visitors to Dudley Castle often report.
9 mins
Bromwich Hall: Bertram & Nicholas
The story of brothers Bertram & Nicholas and a 13th century murder mystery...
08 Oct 2024,8 mins
Bromwich Hall: The Clumsy Ghost
Who is The Clumsy Ghost? The spirit often heard crashing around Bromwich Hall.
08 Oct 2024,6 mins
Bromwich Hall: The Ghost Of The Cat
We have a spooky encounter with the ghost of a cat, said to haunt Bromwich Hall.
08 Oct 2024,7 mins
Bromwich Hall: The Mark Of A Witch
Apotropaic marks – or ‘witches marks’ – can be found outside the Hall. But what are they?
08 Oct 2024,6 mins
Bromwich Hall: The Panelled Room
We get a sneak peak at the mysterious Panelled Room which isn’t usually open to visitors.
08 Oct 2024,7 mins
Cannock’s forgotten poet Nancy Foster
Discover Nancy Foster, whose 100 year old work is brought to life in a new walking trail.
28 Oct 2024,15 mins
The Hauntings of Cannock Chase
A 9ft headless soldier is said to haunt the grounds of a German Military Cemetery.
30 Oct 2025,9 mins