[continued from here] The final incident is reported from the house of Mr Eric Mascarenhas, Chief Officer of the Bombay Suburban District Local Board, at Santa Cruz. A Madrasi Christian maidservant was recently engaged in
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Khar, Mumbai, India (1933)
[continued from here] The second case happened in a pardeshi household at Khar in the afternoon, when food was being prepared. It is reported that the utensils over the fire suddenly remitted tuneful sounds and
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Washing spirited from clothes-line to tub again. Weird phenomena at Andheri. Servant girl “medium” for stone-throwing. (From our own correspondent) Andheri, February 26. Suburban residents are baffled by a series of mysterious phenomena which have
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On the Legendary Traditions of the County of Durham, particularly those connected with its Ancient Families. By William Hylton Longstaffe. No. II […] Let us now examine carefully the traditions anent to that most famous
Continue ReadingVenice, Italy (1874)
A Venetian Ghost Story. By Lady Sykes. The story I am about to tell is perfectly true, and the persons who witnessed the extraordinary events which occurred some thirty years ago in the basement rooms
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Remarkable ghost story from Failsworth. During the past few days considerable excitement has been caused by what is said to be the appearance of a ghost in a cottage in close proximity to Firs Hall,
Continue ReadingNeutraubling, Germany (1981)
An interesting article by Gerhard Mayer can be read here. It summarises the incidents, and highlights the media circus and the fact that the case was Solved after a teenage girl ‘confessed’. Hans Bender investigated.
Continue ReadingWalwyns Castle, Pembrokeshire (1850s)
(I read that Robert Synge was the rector from 1844 to 1862). A Haunted Rectory. Story of uncanny “goings on”. Midnight noises. From our own correspondent. Haverfordwest, Tuesday. Remarkable stories of ghosts appearing at Walwyns
Continue ReadingPreston, Dorset (1924)
Preston’s Old Manor House to be demolished. Memories of Wesley’s preaching. Also “Ghost Story.” Special to the “Southern Times.” Soon the clang of pick and shovel, echoing over Greater Weymouth, will sound the death knell
Continue ReadingMeopham, Kent (1936)
BBC will relay ‘ghost’ with chopper. Manor gardener hears knocking, opens door… “Daily Express” Special Correspondent. Meopham (Kent), Monday. Mr Frank Peters, a grey-haired gardener at Dean Manor, a lovely old house five miles from
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