We can all think back to winters in our past that have left an icy imprint on our memory; however, quite a few of us were not alive during the most recent, truly harsh winters to hit the United Kingdom and none of us have experienced the worst winters on record.

Join Sarah Browning and Gill Carpenter for a decidedly chilly episode...

Sarah and Gill are joined once again by 'Weird Calderdale' author, Paul Weatherhead, to discuss UFOs, alien abductions and strange goings on in the Calder Valley...

In this episode Sarah tells Gill all about 18th Century Halifax Naturalist, Mycologist and Artist James Bolton

The first of two episodes recorded with 'Weird Calderdale' author, Paul Weatherhead.

'In the winter of 1938, while Europe braced itself for war, the people of Halifax were in a state of nervous panic. Reports had begun to emerge of a razor blade wielding maniac leaping out from the town’s many dark alleys and yards, slashing his helpless victims and then disappearing into the night with almost supernatural speed.' 

In this episode we are joined again by local folklore expert John Billingsley. We'll be asking what is it about Calderdale and in particular the Calderdale landscape that makes it so rich in folkore. We'll be talking boggarts, witches and the story of Churn Milk Joan..

In this episode Sarah and Gill will be discussing the rise and fall of the Halifax Zoo and Amusement Park - animals galore, great escapes, balloon ascents and all the fun of the fair...

This is part two of two of our episode looking at the murder of Clara Law at the Todmorden Co-Operative in 1891. We are joined by our colleague Sarah B from Todmorden Library

This is a pretty grim tale and includes discussions around murder, suicide and sexual assault. We reference local newspaper reports from the time which include graphic descriptions of the crime scene.

Today we are joined by Sarah B from Todmorden Library to tell us all about the case of Clara Law who was found dead in the Todmorden Co-Operative Building in 1891. this is Part one of a two part episode

This is a pretty grim tale and includes discussions around murder, suicide and sexual assault. We reference local newspaper reports from the time which include graphic descriptions of the crime scene. 

Ever feel like you're being watched? 

In this episode Sarah and Gill are joined by regular H.O.L guest, John Billingsley, for a fascinating journey into the cult of the stone head. 

Bring your Indiana Jones hat.