Carlisle Times & Crimes
Looking at centuries of crack and scandal from the Great Border City. From murders and manslaughters, to ghost stories and folklore, join me as we explore the darker side of Carlisle.
Carlisle Times & Crimes
Latest Episodes
The Ghost Of John Whitfield
Local legend tells of an 18th century highwayman who was gibbeted alive for murder, and whose heart-rending cries can still be heard at night along the A6. But how true is this ghost story? Join me as I investigate the cr...
Louden's Box - The Carlisle Coffin Mystery
When a large box addressed to Mrs Louden was delivered to the Bush Hotel in 1859, it remained unclaimed for a year. When the hotel staff eventually opened it, they discovered a child's body in a coffin inside.This incredible s...
The Shaddongate Election Riot Of 1826
When an MP's visit to a Shaddongate constituent descends into a riot, three people are left dead after the military open fire on those gathered. Were the authorities justified for using military force, or was this a heavy-handed response to wor...