Overview

• The couple discovered six bones, including one believed to be a human finger, and a green bottle filled with ashes and herbs embedded in the walls.
• Historical research revealed these items were likely 16th-century protective charms to ward off evil or witchcraft.
• The property, purchased for £311k in February 2023, required extensive renovations after improper render caused moisture issues.
• Brookman and Johnston saved thousands by hand-chiselling the render themselves, spending £300 instead of the £17k quoted by professionals.
• Research into the home's history uncovered that convicted murderer James Hargreaves once lived next door, adding a darker context to the findings.