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Its Grim Up North

Its Grim Up North

Written by: Reece Pickering & Alex Akers
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Its the 21st century here in Northern England, and it’s a region steeped in the paranormal, from haunted highways to plagued villages and melancholy myths that roam the eerie peak district.

We’ll be investigating a plethora of ghost stories here in the north of England. We’ll be speaking to eye witnesses in real case studies, gathering evidence of the paranormal and reaching out to our audience to share their encounters. With grim cases and spooky storytelling join us as we ask the question; do ghosts exist?

Join us for our new and original podcast series: ‘Its Grim, Up North’.

Written and Presented by Reece Pickering and Alex Akers.

It’s Grim Up North is available wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episodes
  • Case Two: The Lady in The Bay Window: Part Two

    Case Two: The Lady in The Bay Window: Part Two
    Apr 5 2025

    Join Reece Alex and Liam are back for another very special episode this week. William C Grave; author of ‘The Lady in the Bay Window’, is back for the highly anticipated Part Two! Based on the book with the same title, this is the true story of a haunted house here in Sheffield…This notorious story has become an internationally known.


    Expect more full bodied apparitions, footsteps and even appearing objects… You've been warned…All proceeds from William’s book go towards the incredible local Sheffield charity Cavendish Cancer care (below). You can also buy the book here:


    Book: https://shorturl.at/6A7hg

    Cavendish Cancer Care: https://shorturl.at/7bSCU



    Do you have a folk story to tell? Reach out to us at itsgrimupnorthpodcast@gmail.com or visit itsgrimupnorth.com
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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Case Two: The Lady in The Bay Window

    Case Two: The Lady in The Bay Window
    Feb 23 2025

    Join Reece & Alex for a very special episode this week. This week's special guest is William C Grave; author of ‘The Lady in the Bay Window’. Based on the book with the same title, this is the true story of a haunted house here in Sheffield…This notorious story has become an internationally known.


    As a sceptic, William never believed in ghosts or the paranormal until he purchased his current residence 18 years ago. Since then, he has experienced a series of chilling events that have left him questioning everything he thought he knew about the world. From sightings of apparitions to strange footsteps and poltergeist activity, William's home has become a hotbed for the supernatural.


    This is a whopper of a case, expect numerous full bodied apparitions and disembodied voices. You've been warned…All proceeds from William’s book go towards the incredible local Sheffield charity Cavendish Cancer care (below). You can also buy the book here:


    Book: https://amzn.eu/d/1r7YeZj

    Cavendish Cancer Care: https://cavcare.org.uk


    Do you have a folk story to tell? Reach out to us at itsgrimupnorthpodcast@gmail.com or visit itsgrimupnorth.com
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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Folk Stories: Episode 1.3: Jo - The Tidy Ghost

    Folk Stories: Episode 1.3: Jo - The Tidy Ghost
    Feb 11 2025

    Join Reece & Alex this week for the next episode of our short story section of the podcast: 'Folk Stories' in which we invite guests to share their ghost stories and paranormal experiences with us. This week's special guest is Jo, with her Folk Story; The Tidy Ghost. It's the 1990's in Kimberworth, South Yorkshire. Jo and her family have moved from London to Yorkshire, all seems well until a potential haunted house keeper calls in during the night. A spooky coincidence? Or was the paranormal following Jo and her family. Easily the spookiest so far, expect ghostly babysitters and paranormal activity. You've been warned...

    Do you have a folk story to tell? Reach out to us at itsgrimupnorthpodcast@gmail.com or visit itsgrimupnorth.com
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    17 mins
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