Halloween Special: Ghost Tales of Bodmin Gaol Season: 5 Episode: 38 Bodmin Jail, built in 1779, looms on the edge of Bodmin Moor, a fortress of cruelty and misery. Erected by Napoleonic prisoners of war with 20,000 tons of granite hewn from the bleak moor, its walls bear the weight of centuries of suffering.In this week's episode, we take a spooky look at the stories behind some of the more permanent residents of this foreboding building.CASTMatthew Weeks - Joe WilsonSelina Wadge - Louise CiottiThe Cornishman Newspaper - Cerise ReedTHIS PODCASTThis podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England. If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.comSome more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.CONTACT MEEmail: info@backtracker.co.ukFacebook: @BackTrackerUKInstagram: @backtrackerukTwitter: @BackTrackerUK-SOURCESBodmin GaolLaunceston ThenCornishman - Thursday 22 August 1878Daily MirrorCornwall Live-Sound Effects by zapsplat.comIntro music by The Model Folk Back In The Day music by Freesoundmusic© THE BACKTRACKER HISTORY SHOW 2024
Halloween Special: Ghost Tales of Bodmin Gaol Season: 5 Episode: 38 Bodmin Jail, built in 1779, looms on the edge of Bodmin Moor, a fortress of cruelty and misery. Erected by Napoleonic prisoners of war with 20,000 tons of granite hewn from the bleak moor, its walls bear the weight of centuries of suffering.In this week's episode, we take a spooky look at the stories behind some of the more permanent residents of this foreboding building.CASTMatthew Weeks - Joe WilsonSelina Wadge - Louise Ciott...