Episode 18: The Old Hall Dobby, Skellies and Neeps, and the Devilish Deeds of Stingy Jack

Halloween is here! This week curators Melissa and Poppy take a tour of museum collections to find the best artefacts that celebrate the spooky season. We hear the ghostly tale of the Old Hall Dobby, appreciate some dancing skeletons, and discover the origins of the ultimate symbol of Halloween itself... the Jack-o-Lantern!And if you're already looking ahead to Christmas, we have a delightfully festive tale for this week's item spotlight...Thanks for listening!Find us: Instagram @ThingsinJarsPodcast // Twitter @ThingsinJarsPodMerch:  https://thingsinjars.threadless.comWe're also on Patreon! Sign up for bonus episodes, exclusive item spotlights, behind the scenes chats and much more!Support the show