Modern Myths. Railway of the Dead

In this chilling chapter, we take a journey deep beneath the bustling streets of Victorian London to explore the macabre history of the "Necropolis Line." Join us as we delve into the shadows of a forgotten railway, a hidden passage dedicated to the transportation of the deceased, and the eerie tales that surround it.The Necropolis Line was a unique and unsettling aspect of Victorian-era London. It served as a dedicated route for transporting the deceased and their mourners to a resting place in the suburbs. In this episode, we will uncover the origins of this ghostly railway, its operations, and the stories that have surrounded it.A story that sounded so macabre and gothic that it is easy to see why many believe it to be an urban legend. So, let’s find out what it was, and why its morbid existence came to an end.__________________Modern Myths is a series running alongside Urban Legends. Not all legends have enough information to justify a full chapter, but that doesn't mean they are not fascinating tales worth sharing. These smaller chapters will arrive in the week between Urban Legends' new chapters, giving you new content on a weekly basis during a season's run.Support the show Support the show and join the team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/urbanlegends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at [email protected] or click below. For more information on the show, to find all our social accounts and to ensure you are up to date on all we do, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/urbanlegendsfolklore⁠

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Luke Mordue examines the historical impact of the stories that haunt our society, tales that have gripped towns and cities worldwide for centuries as actual events - Urban Legends. First, hear the tales retold as short stories before delving into the history of the legend, dissecting its cultural significance, factuality, and origins. Released Fortnightly alongside a mini-series that delves into shorter legends under the title of 'Modern Myths'.