37 The Ghosts of Preston Manor

About this episode

The episode explores the haunted history of Preston Manor with ghost stories and insights from Dan Cox, the Head Guide for Brighton Museums.

Join Nat on a brief trip away from the wade to the seaside and Brighton’s hidden gem, Preston Manor. This ancient manor house is possibly England’s most haunted. There is a ghost story, sometimes multiple ghost stories for every room at this beautiful stately home. Dan Cox Head Guide for Brighton Museums and Preston Manor takes us on a tour of the house sharing ghost stories old and new, including his own creepy encounter. Nat also delves into the history behind Preston’s most famous phantom “The White Lady” and discovers more about the late Victorian medium Ada Goodrich Freer who held a séance at the manor in 1896. There are many photos and links to further reading on the show blog weirdinthewade.blog Contact weird in the wade at: weirdinthewade@gmail.com Special thanks to Dan Cox for his expertise and storytelling A huge thank you to Emily Elle Watts for playing the roles of Lily MacDonald and Ada Goodrich Freer in this episode. Weird in the Wade is researched, written, presented and produced by Nat Doig. Theme music and the Brighton theme composed and performed by Tess Savigear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Natalie Doig

Guest: Dan Cox

Topics covered

• ghost stories
• haunted places
• history
• Victorian medium
• Preston Manor

Keywords

• ghosts
• haunted
• Preston Manor
• Brighton
• Ada Goodrich Freer
• White Lady
• seance

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Brighton, Preston Manor

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