Samhain Special: The Fiery Horse And Its Black Rider Artwork

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Samhain Special: The Fiery Horse And Its Black Rider

October 27, 2025 • Carlisle Times & Crimes

In this bonus Halloween episode, we travel back to the days before the railways, and one woman's terrifying experience in the Botchergate area, where Carlisle's Citadel Station now stands. Also in this episode, we are teased with another equine-related ghost story from 19th century Botchergate.

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