Show Notes
It's our last episode of series 1!!! Expect ghost, ghouls and lots of laughs as we round off the series with Adam Sargant, AKA Haunted Haworth. We'll be contacting spirits and discussing local folk lore connected to the Brontes... Say hi! Let us know if you enjoyed the episode.
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