The stories behind the videos
Written history and folklore from Carl Scott, each tied to a real place in Suffolk (or a little bit of Tuscany). New stories are added here as and when I can! Each story follows a similar path: a moment in time, the gritty local history or folklore behind it, and the human tale that brings it to life. The first written pieces are on their way. In the meantime, the stories are being told in full on the Videos.
The Billionaire Battle That Built Suffolk’s Most Outrageous Church
If you wander into the quiet Suffolk village of Lavenham today, you’re greeted by wonky timber-framed houses and a peaceful, sleepy charm. But if you walk towards the edge of the village, you’ll find yourself staring up at something that feels completely out of scale. The Church of St Peter and St Paul doesn’t look…
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The Witchfinder’s Wake: The Dark Secrets of the River Orwell
Discover the chilling history of Matthew Hopkins on the River Orwell. Read the dark folklore of Suffolk’s brutal Witchfinder General. The dark, brackish waters of the River Orwell hide secrets that should make your blood run cold. Today, it’s a picturesque stretch of the Suffolk coast, alive with weekend sailors and the gentle clinking of…
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The Lawshall Monster: The Witch Finder Who Got Away With Murder
Discover how John Stearne, England’s cruelest witch hunter, escaped justice and retired peacefully to the Suffolk countryside. A collection of sharp iron pricking needles, a mountain of legal summonses, and the comfortable bed where a monster slept peacefully. Stick with me because you’ll want to hear the whole story. It’s one you will definitely want…
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Stay where the stories happened
Woodfarm Barns is Carl’s dog-friendly Suffolk holiday accommodation, right in the middle of the country these tales come from.