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. I...

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: bigsmokebla...

1838, London. Panic is spreading on the English capital. The reason? A monster, an almost mythical creature making very real victims, mostly women. His name? Jack... The other Jack who terrified Londoners, some 50 years before his infamous namesake, Jack the Ripper. With bright red eyes and long metallic claws, and a knack to jump over walls and buildings, he terrified London and England during almost a century, making the headlines in the news. Urban legend, hoax, media phenomenon and folk...