The Shocking Rayleigh Bath Chair Murder: WWII’s Most Bizarre Crime Story | Macabre London Podcast

Step back into the dark streets of wartime England with Macabre London, where we uncover the chilling tale of The Rayleigh Bath Chair Murder. In 1943, a seemingly routine walk turned deadly when Archibald Brown, a 47-year-old man reliant on his bath chair, was killed by a hidden explosive device. Who would go to such lengths to murder a disabled man during one of the UK’s most turbulent times? Was it an act of revenge, desperation, or something far more sinister?

In this episode, we’ll delve into the twisted family dynamics, wartime paranoia, and shocking court revelations that made this one of the strangest crimes in British history. Perfect for fans of true crime, historical mysteries, and strange-but-true stories, this episode will have you questioning just how well you really know your history.

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**Sources:**

- Wikipedia: Rayleigh Bath Chair Murder https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rayleigh_bath_chair_murder

- Essex Police Museum: History of the Rayleigh Bath Chair Murder* (web.archive.org)

​​https://www.essex.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/essex/about-us/museum/research/history-notebooks/35.pdf

- The British Newspaper Archive: Essex Chronicle, March 1943

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In this episode of Macabre London, Nikki Druce dives into the backstreets of London’s horror film history, focusing on the 1981 classic An American Werewolf in London.

Known for its groundbreaking special effects and darkly comedic twists, John Landis’s cult hit left an indelible mark on both London’s movie scene and horror cinema. Join Nikki as she explores the origins of the film, its mix of American and British influences, and the ways it pushed horror forward with practical effects and unique narrative style. Plus, find out why An American Werewolf in London holds a special place in horror history, even with its fair share of quirks and controversies.

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• The eerie yet comedic impact of Landis’s unique vision
• A look at the SFX transformation that defined werewolf horror
• Behind-the-scenes struggles and surprising trivia
• Why An American Werewolf in London changed horror cinema
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An electrified statue, a royal nuclear bunker hidden in plain sight and a lion washing ceremony?

It must be time to once more delve into a few tall tales from the city that are often presented as fact.

Today on Macabre London, we uncover a few more supposed myths about the city and see if we can bust them.

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