Blind George of Anstey's Ghost
Myths and legends, old and new about visual impairment
We take a short wander away from Biggleswade, over the county border into Hertfordshire in this episode. Nat Doig tells the tale of Blind George of Anstey. It's a folktale with a bit of everything, a secret tunnel, a blind fiddle player, a faithful dog, the devil, and a ghost.
Nat also explores myths and legends around blindness, including busting some modern myths with her guest Paul Day.
Nat and Paul discuss a neurological condition which affects many blind people, and could hold a clue to solving at least some ghost sightings. Paul also shares his experiences of going on a ghost hunt in a spooky tower with a spiral staircase.
It's a slightly different episode to the usual Weird in the Wade but one that will be just as thought provoking possibly more so.
For show notes and links for further information on the issues discussed in the podcast including Charles Bonnet Syndrome, please visit the show blog: https://weirdinthewade.blog/
You can email Nat at weirdinthewade@gmail.com
Weird in the Wade is researched, written, produced and presented by Nat Doig
Theme music Tess Savigear
A huge thank you to Litha for granting permission for their song Blind George to play on this episode
And Blind George's theme from: freesound 42953 Freqman gypsy violin variation
