36 The Ghosts of Coopers Hill

36 The Ghosts of Coopers Hill

From Weird in the Wade by Natalie Doig

November 24, 2025 · 58 min · Season 2 · Episode 36

About this episode

Listener Nick shares a ghostly experience at Coopers Hill, prompting a discussion on its intriguing history.

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 Follow the show here: https://linktr.ee/weirdinthewade Support weird in the wade on Patreon or Ko-fi Weird in the Wade is researched, written, presented and produced by Nat Doig Theme music by Tess Savigear Additional music and soundeffects from Epidemic Sound Learn more…

People in this episode

Host: Natalie Doig

Guest: Nick

Topics covered

  • ghost stories
  • local history
  • mystery
  • supernatural experiences
  • cultural anecdotes

Keywords

  • ghosts
  • Coopers Hill
  • Ampthill
  • Bedfordshire
  • history
  • supernatural
  • time slip
  • Victorian poachers
  • cold war bunker

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Coopers Hill, Ampthill, Bedfordshire

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