He's pesky, he's rude, but he's ours. Lionel the Poltergeist is as much a part of the Flagon as ... well, that stool you're sitting on. Trickster in life and in his after life.

Abbingdale is written by Simon Grace.

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Behind the bar is a curious object that newcomers always ask about: the Witch Bottle. Set your coat on the peg and listen to the story of this remarkable object.

Abbingdale is an original production. Stories written and read by Simon Grace.

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This story takes us to room four of the Old Flagon. Guests who stay in room four complain of having horrific night's sleep, could it be something to do with the hollowed out book on the shelf?

CW: nightmare depictions, claustrophobia, and physical injury.

Claustrophobia - 08:45 - 09:45

Physical injury - 10:50 - 11:10

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The Old Flagon wasn't always a drinking establishment, it has had a darker past. This episode tells the tale of one such time in the Flagon's history, telling the tale of Mary, an apparition who is seen sitting in the corner of the main bar.

CW: this episode contains depictions of violence and suggestions of domestic violence and sexual assault. If you have been affected by these issues, this episode may not be suitable.

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The next series of stories takes us to the uncanny heart of Abbingdale, The Old Flagon public house. This first story tells of a strange frame that hangs by the bar, containing what appears to be, on first glance, to be a rug, but is something more sinister.

The first few characters are introduced in the pub: Lionel, the poltergeist, Bethan, the fae bartender, and Robin ... you'll have to listen to the story to learn more about him.

CW: depictions of violence (13:45 to 14:30)

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Season two will take us to The Old Flagon and explore the various characters, artefacts within it that carry the tales of their former owners. Short excerpts from three stories.

Abbingdale season two arriving February 27th.

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This episode tells the story of "The Wooden Heart", a tree in Cockett's Park that bears the scar of a heart. Is the scar a quirk of nature, or was it there by other means?

CW: violence (distressing content occurs 07:48 to 09:02)

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Cockett's Park hosts one of Abbingdale's many spectral inhabitants, a creature that resembles a black dog. This episode tells the story of how that ghost has scaring visitors to the park.

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This episode comes to us from one of the city’s mediums, telling us of his encounter with another medium through ‘Beyond Dating’, the dating site for mediums.

Dating can be difficult, even more so when you live with a poltergeist.

Episode two CW: references to alcoholism (11:03 to 11:14)

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A tea party with ghosts and an unfortunate encounter with a ghost cat.

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