Was Borley Rectory Really the Most Haunted House in England?
Summary
Hosts Matt, Noel, and Ben explore the legend of Borley Rectory, dubbed England’s most haunted house. They examine the history of the property, debunking myths about a bricked-up nun while discussing the Smith family’s reported paranormal experiences. The episode focuses on investigator Harry Price, whose sensational claims cemented the rectory’s infamy, and touches on the broader context of spiritualism and media hype.
Topics discussed
Intro: Star Trek clips and podcast banter
Haunted houses, residual energy, and ghost theories
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Borley Rectory history: Location and the Bull family
The legend of the murdered nun and Poe connections
Paranormal claims under Reverend Bull and his successors
The Smith family's tenure and media involvement
Harry Price: The investigator behind the infamy
Price's investigation and the 'hauntedest house' label
Skepticism: Grifters, fraud, and the Smiths' motives
The fire of 1939 and the end of the rectory
Conclusion, listener contact info, and final sponsors
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