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	Podcast:		Ridiculous History
	Episode:		CLASSIC: The Cock Lane Ghost: Haunting, Hoax, Hysteria… or Hilarious?
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:39:34
	Publish Date:		2025-04-12 11:00:00
	Description:		In 1762, crowds from across London gathered in hopes of seeing something the papers called "The Cock Lane Ghost". This alleged spirit was known to communicate in knocks and scratches, reacting to yes or no questions and, according to some observers, seeking justice from beyond the grave. But who was this spirit, exactly? What did this poltergeist have to do with William Kent and his ongoing dispute with landlord Richard Parsons? In today's classic episode, join the guys as they delve into the strange, strange story of the Cock Lane ghost. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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