In the heart of London, somewhere inside the bell tower of a church rests the mummified remains of a mystery man: Jimmy Garlick. No one knows who he was, but we know how he ended up there.

This month, I'm telling you the story of Jimmy Garlick, the Mummy in the City.

Each episode, Claudia tells you the story of a legend, a mystery or a myth born on this good ol' England. Her favourite topics? Folklore, fairytales, unexplained mysteries, occult secrets and other ghost stories.

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Music: Ula Taylor-Reilly
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This week on Blackbird Tales, my prestigious guest Bethan and I will tell you the incredible story behind one of London’s most famous names : Madame Tussaud.

Each episode, Claudia tells you the story of a legend, a mystery or a myth born on this good ol' England. Her favourite topics? Folklore, fairytales, unexplained mysteries, occult secrets and other ghost stories.

Instagram: @theblackbirdtales
Music: Ula Taylor-Reilly
Contact: bigsmokeblackbird@gmail.com

Once again, let's go back to the 19th century for another true story of a London legend. Today, I'm telling you the story of Hammersmith, an area of West London, its ghost and the man who murdered it.

Each episode, Claudia tells you the story of a legend, a mystery or a myth born on this good ol' England. Her favourite topics? Folklore, fairytales, unexplained mysteries, occult secrets and other ghost stories.

Instagram: @theblackbirdtales
Music: Ula Taylor-Reilly
Contact: bigsmokeblackbird@gmail.com