About this episode

This episode explores the lives of Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, considered the first lesbian power couple of the 18th century, and the haunting of their shared home.

Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby may have been the 18th century’s first lesbian power couple. Some say their gentle ghosts still haunt the home they shared for 51 years. This week's haunting is: The Lesbian Ladies of Llangollen.

People in this episode

Hosts: Caron, Angela

Topics covered

• lesbian history
• 18th century
• ghost stories
• power couples
• Llangollen

Keywords

• lesbian
• Eleanor Butler
• Sarah Ponsonby
• Llangollen
• 18th century
• ghosts
• power couple

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Llangollen

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