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The Norfolk whirlwinds sent by the Devil
Did the ghost of Old Roger whistle up sandstorms in order to foil German bombers intent on wiping out Breckland aerodromes in 1941?
Stacia Briggs
Dec 23, 2025


The Cursed Goat's Head of Strumpshaw
The Mafia might have opted for a horse’s head in the bedroom, but in Strumpshaw, it was the haunted head of a goat that left villagers trembling for decades.
Stacia Briggs
Jul 4, 2025


The Norfolk entrance to the magical St Martin's Land
It’s a legend that will delight those who believe in the little people and who dream of being able to visit Fairyland. On the road between Bawdeswell and Swanton Morley, in a field next to the thoroughfare, a hole was found – a potential portal to The Otherworld.
Stacia Briggs
May 16, 2025


The Great Stone of Lyng
In the dark, dark wood, there’s a dark, dark path and by the dark, dark path there’s a mysterious stone.
Stacia Briggs
Nov 10, 2024


The Sheringham Mermaid
The tale of a mermaid who visited the church at Upper Sheringham
Stacia Briggs
Oct 7, 2024


The day the Devil visited King's Lynn
Norfolk used to boast the devil's hoof print in King's Lynn, said to be a remainder of his thwarted attempts to steal souls.
Stacia Briggs
Sep 4, 2024


The Faines of Hethersett
One of the most unusual tales associated with Shuck is that of the Faines.
Stacia Briggs
Jul 31, 2024


The Lantern Man and Wise Woman of Irstead
They are the cold fires waiting on marshy land to lure travellers to a watery grave, the dancing lights that plagued Norfolk and were feared
Stacia Briggs
Jul 10, 2024


The Spectral Wolf of Southery
Whispers of the supernatural still dance in the Norfolk air in Southery.
Stacia Briggs
May 29, 2024
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