The Legend of Black Shuck | East Anglia's Demon Dog

August 1577. Lightning struck. Thunder rumbled. And a demonic black dog appeared in a Suffolk church, terrifying the villagers, and leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. This was one of the earliest sightings of the mysterious beast that became known as Black Shuck. Was this vicious dog really a hound from hell, and if it’s not real, why is it still spotted across the country today? 💡 Support us on Patreon Enjoying Curious Britain? Help us keep the show going by joining us on Patreon. Your support allows us to keep exploring Britain’s most intriguing stories.   / curiousbritainpodcast   💰 Make a one-off contribution Every little bit helps! If you'd like to make a one-time donation, you can do so via PayPal here: https://paypal.me/curiousbritain 🔎Interested in historic true crime? Check out our other podcast, Prash’s Murder Map    / @prashsmurdermap   🙏 Thank You! Your support means the world to us and helps keep the show alive. We truly appreciate it! Sources: https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/21406687.... https://bungay-suffolk.co.uk/about/hi... https://www.strangehistory.net/2014/0... https://blackshuckfestival.com Downham Market Gazette, 23 July 1898 Norfolk and Suffolk Journal, July 1970 Ben Brierley’s Journal, 28 March 1891 Evening News, 28 November 1996 Daily Chronicle, 17 July 1922