A Ghost. Some of the good folks of Wakefield have, during the last few days, been frightened out of their propriety by a ghost story. It appears that in a house near the bottom of
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St Giles, London (1850)
“What’s dat knocking.” The most painful consternation was exhibited by the members of a whole family, resident not a mile from the quiet sequestered parish of St Giles, the head of which is a swarthy
Continue ReadingEast Boldon, Tyne and Wear (1851)
Haunted house at East Boldon. During the last fortnight there has been considerable excitement in East Boldon, owing to the house of a gentleman residing there having been visited by a ghost. Every night strange
Continue ReadingSouthampton, Hampshire (1858)
(Southampton is not specifically mentioned in the article, but Mr Hinves, architect, is mentioned on ‘Sotonopedia’ as being in business with a Mr Bedborough at 23 Portland Street, Southampton). Remarkable window breaking case. On Tuesday,
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Upwell. Spirit rapping. Shooting a ghost! On Saturday last, a case of assault was heard before the Isle Magistrates, in which a young man named Barnes was summoned for assaulting Elizabeth Mudd, both being in
Continue ReadingChelsea, London (1853)
A ghost at Chelsea. The neighbourhood of the Fulham-road has been in a state of extraordinary excitement from the rumour that a supernatural apparition had thrown several persons into fits. The following is the story:-
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 ReadingLochrutton, Dumfries and Galloway (1851)
A Tale of Wonder. Considerable excitement has prevailed in a parish not far from Lochrutton, for the last week, from a report that something no very canny had been playing some mysterious cantrips about a
Continue ReadingNorthampton (1854)
Spirit Pelting [In the Northampton Petty Sessions] Scarcely had she [the last complainant] made her exit, when another good lady entered with a fair haired little girl, and besought their Worships’ advice under the following
Continue ReadingAberdeen (1854)
A mystery explained. A curious case came before the Police Court on Monday. A family in Affleck Street had been annoyed for some weeks back by the mysterious ringing of bells, breaking of windows, and
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