The queer manifestations at Clwch Dernog were once widely known on the island and attested by several well-known people of their day. And the story goes that the “rough but well-intentioned spirit” used to haunt
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South Malling, East Sussex (traditional)
It remains for us now to follow the fate of the murderers [of Thomas Becket]. On the night of the deed the four knights rode to Saltwood, leaving Robert de Broc in possession of the
Continue ReadingCheapside, London (1858)
Correspondence. Since we allow freedom of discussion, we cannot hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents. The Cheapside Ghost. To the Editor of the City Press. Sir, – Can you, who tell us
Continue ReadingBury St Edmunds, Suffolk (1975)
Clock shock puzzle for family. How does a perfectly ordinary clock on a window sill come to be hanging upside down entangled in a lace curtain – when there is nobody in the house? That
Continue ReadingKinnaird, Perthshire (1760s?)
Sketches of Eccentric Characters No. 6. The Baron Bailie. Robert Greenhill was born in the parish of Kinnettles early in the year 1735 […] Another thing which caused him much trouble and expense about this
Continue ReadingWetherby, West Yorkshire (1909)
The Wetherby Ghost. Spectre of a young lady seated in an arm chair. A fondness for frying ham. The tenant’s remark: “What I have seen I have seen”! (By our special correspondent). “Happen you’ve come
Continue ReadingSunderland, Tyne and Wear (1839)
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Bakery Ghost has the night shift in a bit of a tizzy! A noisy ghost has closed a bakery night shift – because girl workers are afraid to work after dark. The trouble began when
Continue ReadingHerstmonceaux, East Sussex (traditional)
Hurstmonceux. The “Drummer’s Hall” at the Castle. The gossiping correspondent of a contemporary thus writes of a legend of Hurstmonceux: Apropos of the spiritualistic phenomena which are at present attracting so much attention in this
Continue ReadingNew Martinsville, West Virginia, USA (1874)
A strange story about stone throwing by spirits. The following remarkable narrative we find in the New York Evening Post of August 18th, one of the leading daily newspapers of America, and we are glad
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