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S3 Ep33: Loremen S3 Ep33 - The Chanctonbury Ring Aug 13, 2020

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This tale has it all; Romans, bikers, buried treasure, UFOs, the devil, a woman, trees. You name it! If anything, Chanctonbury Ring in the South Downs has too much folklore.
This ep also features two of Alasdair's 'best' voices and will leave you questioning whether James understands how hills work...
Loreboys nether say die!
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S3 Ep32: Loremen S3 Ep32 - The Ghosts of Clopton House Aug 06, 2020

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It's only the most haunted house in the bloomin' Midlands!
James tells us about Stratford-upon-Avon's star-crossed Clopton Family, who met some truly tragic fates - in one case a LITERALLY sticky end. But their untimely deaths may have inspired Shakespeare and Edgar Allen Poe. So that's... good?
Maybe?
We also reveal which historic building Alasdair has been kicked out of and (as a post-credits bonus) James has prepared some Shakespeare puns.
Niche? Us? Yes, very!
Loreboys nether say die!
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S3 Ep31: Loremen S3 Ep31 - The Magic Ointment of Netherwitton Jul 30, 2020

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Ah, the fae folk, they seem so carefree and jolly. But theirs is a society full of arbitrary rules and harsh punishments even for the most unintentional infractions. Also they're very small and get upset when you look directly at them. Sounds like working with Tom Cruise.
In this episode, Alasdair takes us into the realm of the faeries (Northumberland) as your bold Loremen face a second wave of Lockdown Fever... May Pob have mercy on our souls. Loreboys nether say die!
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S3 Ep30: Loremen S3 Ep30 - Ross Brierley - The Plague Village of Eyam Jul 23, 2020

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The award winning Ross Brierley (of The Not So Late Show) takes the Loremen on a (virtual) tour of the village of Eyam. Fans of nominative determinism will be both pleased and annoyed by this tale, like someone whose name was Jolly Upset. This Derbyshire tragedy features ghosts, noble sacrifices and 1 (one) magical pudding-boy. No explanation needed or given.
(To the listeners writing in about our lax scoring: you win all right... or do you?)
If you'd care to spare a sou or two...
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S3 Ep29: Loremen S3 Ep29 - Rollright Stones LIVE Jul 16, 2020

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The 50th episode sees the Lorefolks tackle the Rollright Stones in a special livestream edition! The past and the future collide, as predicted by the film Stargate and to a lesser extent the TV series of the same name. Discover standing stones, a witch's curse and the dreaded Dix Pit.
You can also watch the full livestream here: www.loremenpodcast.com/episode-29-s3
Thanks to all our loyal listeners, here's to 50 more! (50 more episodes, not 50 more listeners. We'd settle for 25.)
Bonus Content: James attempting to make a Serial-esque podcast phenomenon out of the Snuffling Beast of Lidstone. It lasts ten minutes, but bless 'im, he tried.
Mooie Warning: They're back.
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S3 Ep28: Loremen S3 Ep28 - The Three Ghosts Jul 09, 2020

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Alasdair invites you into his 'psychomanteum' to hear a triptych of ghostly tales. You want a ghost to get bullied by schoolboys? You got it!
You want a ghost who steals hats? No problem!You want a ghost on skates chatting to a hip vicar? Weirdly specific. But yes, we have that too. Do we need to mention we've come up with a new detective series concept? Because we blooming well have.
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S3 Ep27: Loremen S3 Ep27 - Chipping Norton Jul 02, 2020

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Ah, Chipping Norton! A town that sounds like a minced oath from the 19th century, like "Flaming Nora!" Or "Odds Bodkins!"
Also the town that produced a podcast presenter utterly determined to get to the bottom of local legends, obscure curiosities and whatnot. (It's James. We're talking about James.) Please enjoy this love letter to the market town of "Chippy" that could have been James' debut Edinburgh Festival Fringe show if circumstances were different.*
*Audience's expectations were much lower.
Wang us some sweet, sweet dough via here if you'd be so kind...
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S3 Ep26: Loremen S3 Ep26 - Yorkshire's Atlantis Jun 25, 2020

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"Get in the sea" has been in common parlance since 2015 but it is by no means a modern concept. Towns, cities and fabled islands have been doing just that for thousands of years. Alasdair takes us on a deep dive (PUN) into Yorkshire's own submerged towns, one of which was populated exclusively by pirates. Well, they must have had non-pirates to do the normal stuff like take the bins out, but you get the idea.
Pop a couple o coffers here would ya guv?
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S3 Ep25: Loremen S3 Ep25 - Rachel Fairburn - The Gump, Cornwall Jun 18, 2020

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Joined by Rachel Fairburn (off of the All Killa No Filla podcast), the Loremen return to the Wild West Country for a poke around a magical and mysterious area known as 'The Gump'. With hooting stones, partying pixies and wrestling demons, this tale has something for everyone. Giants? Yes, mate.
Plu,s Alasdair remembers an encounter with the ghost of Yorkshire's Gary Coleman.
Wap us a few pennies here would you guv??
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S3 Ep24: Loremen S3 Ep24 - The Vegetable Lamb of Tartary Jun 11, 2020

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James Shakeshaft plays against type by offering up a story that's very nearly historically accurate.
The legend of the Vegetable Lamb of Tartary or 'Barometz' seemed so plausible. It was a grazing lamb that grew on a bush; it seemed like it HAD to be real. The stories were so convincing a series of extraordinarily named men launched expeditions to find it. They didn't find it. It's not a real thing. Come one, a vegetable lamb? What next, strawberry crackling? Beef tomatoes? BLOOD ORANGES?!
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