The Merry Widow of Windy Nook | Episode 155 | 1956

News of the Times Episode 155 | 1956<br/>The Merry Widow of Windy Nook: Serial Killer Saturdays<br/>It is 1957 and Mary Elizabeth Wilson keeps marrying men who then conveniently die.  Of her 4 husbands, 2 of her newly acquired husbands die within 15 days of the marriage to Mary.<br/>A true female bluebeard of her day, Mary Wilson was nicknamed the Merry Widow of Windy Nook for her gallows humour stating things like saving the excess sandwiches at her wedding reception for her new husband’s impending funeral wake and asking the funeral parlour for a bulk discount.<br/>We take a look at the woman and the serial murders of Mary Elizabeth Wilson in today’s episode of Serial killer Saturdays.<br/>Hosted by Robin Coles. <br/><br/>#NewsofTheTimes #1957 #HistoricalCrimeStories #merrywidow #merrywidowofwindynook #serialkillersaturdays  #maryelizabethwilson<br/><br/>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes<br/> Email: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com  News of the Times SERIAL Killer Saturdays<br/> An in depth look at a serial killer, the crimes and the capture, every Saturday<br/>https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuj5alJ9fVqu3tysx43UGpKcfXWYoCw1X<br/> <br/> News of the Times ECCENTRIC SUNDAYS<br/> Exploring the vast array of eccentrics, notables and quirky individuals<br/> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuj5alJ9fVqsSuyYX1j1U7q_mzlsG5NSB<br/> <br/> News of the Times MURDEROUS MONDAYS<br/> We look at a famous historical murder case of its day in detail<br/> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuj5alJ9fVqsjz8AEFGWzNvEKXs7xBgm_<br/> <br/> News of the Times TWISTED TALES TUESDAYS<br/> These episodes are usually a collection of stories form history based around a theme<br/> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuj5alJ9fVquzmeH_24uM2Fgx6_JGGHws<br/> <br/> News of the Times WHITECHAPEL WEDNESDAYS<br/> The events surrounding jack the Ripper, relayed chronologically, from publications of the day<br/> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuj5alJ9fVqviNyb9w-Xabw6nD1_ES2r7 News of the Times WICKED WEDNESDAYS<br/> The dark side of historical England is explored in this series uploaded every Wednesday<br/> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuj5alJ9fVqvoksKPFZlNgvjt4IcudB9n ***<br/> Who are News of the Times?<br/> Combining a background in Theatre, Psychology, History and English Literature, The News of the Times Team comb through archives to find stories that reflect the everyday person of the time.  We look for stories that were trending, or reflect what was consuming people of the day. Thanks for listening! You can also connect with us on<br/>Our YouTube Channel: | https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes<br/>Our Facebook Page: | https://www.facebook.com/News-of-the-Times-101108282697405<br/>Have a question or comment? Get in touch with us at newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com <br/>If you would like to donate, we love coffee! Warmly appreciated :-) | https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsofthetd<br/><br/><br/>