The Ghosts of Coopers Hill

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Listener Nick, tells Nat about a strange and ghostly experience he had at Coopers Hill in Ampthill, Bedfordshrie back in the early 1980s. Did Nick witness a ghost, a time slip or is there a more rational but equally intriguing explanation for his sighting? With the help of Bryan Bland from ⁠Ampthill Ghost Walks⁠, Nat uncovers the strange history of Coopers Hill, or the Firs as locals call it. That history includes, Victorian poachers, Canadian lumberjacks in World War One, and a secret cold war bunker. Musicain Olie Campbell inspired by the stories of Coopers HIll has composed two short songs for this episode as well. Listen until the end to catch a sneak preview of the next episode as well. Thanks to Nick, Bryan and Olie for their wonderful contributions to this episode. Check out photographs and links to further reading at ⁠weirdinthewade.blog⁠ Have a suggestion or comment then email Nat at weirdinthewade@gmail.com Weird in the Wade is researched, written, presented and produced by Nat Doig Theme music by Tess Savigear