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After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal

After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal

The Great Plague of London

Jul 21, 2025 · 32m

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What was it like living in London, 1665, when the plague first crept in? Within weeks, the gruesome symptoms were being spotted around London, crosses were marked on the doors of the damned, and King Charles II had fled the city. To take us back to this time and find out how the city reacted, Anthony and Maddy are joined by historian and author Rebecca Rideal. Edited by Tim Arstall. Produced by Stuart Beckwith. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long. Please vote for us for Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards! Follow this link , and don’t forget to confirm the email. Thank you! You can now watch After Dark on Youtube! www.youtube.com/@afterdarkhistoryhit Sign up to History Hit for…