Chair-throwing Ghost. Epworth, the birthplace of the founder of Methodism, has long been famed for its ghost of Old Jeffrey, and the mysterious “rappings,” which were heard at the old rectory in the time of
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Easby, Richmond, North Yorkshire (1905)
The “Dead Hand” at Richmond. The District Excited Over A Haunted House. Much excitement prevails in the village of Easby, near Richmond (Yorks.), owing to the report that a house there is haunted. Early in
Continue ReadingChesterfield, Derbyshire (1906)
(Another Newbold, Chesterfield case in 1936). A Haunted House near Chesterfield. Householders alarmed by mysterious noises. The people in the Newbold Moor district of Chesterfield are much concerned at present by reports of strange happenings
Continue ReadingBrinkley, Cambridgeshire (1909)
Orchestral Girl. Singular Phenomenon which is Puzzling Country Doctors. (From our own correspondent.) Newmarket, Thursday. Doctors are puzzled by the curious case of a girl which is interesting the people of the countryside around Newmarket.
Continue ReadingSouth Kensington, London (1907)
Uncanny Manifestations. Ealing resident mystified. Inexplicable phenomena. Mr Arthur H. George, of 28, Sunnyside-road, Ealing, a member of a well-known local family, and a respected business man, has recently undergone some decidedly queer and unpleasant
Continue ReadingAncona, Italy (1908)
A Haunted House Story. A remarkable story of a haunted house is sent by the “Telegraph’s” Ancona correspondent, who says that in the residence of Signor Marracini, the Public Prosecutor, there have been for some
Continue ReadingBrierley, South Yorkshire (1902)
Costly Courage. The house of Mr. Laybourne, farmer, Brierley, near Barnsley, has been of late troubled by a ghost, and strange to say, it has disported itself chiefly in the forenoons in the kitchen, though
Continue ReadingLampeter, Ceredigion (1905)
A Ghost At Lampeter. Mysterious noises at solicitor’s house. Great excitement has been caused at Lampeter during the past week, owing to the alleged appearance in High-street of a ghost. It has taken up its
Continue ReadingMarseilles, France (1900)
Marseilles is very excited. A house in the Saint Laurent quarter has been the prey to strange noises for the last three days, and the inhabitants are terror-stricken, and believe that it is haunted. The
Continue ReadingClones, County Monaghan (1907)
Irish Ghost Story. A series of mysterious occurrences is reported to have been taking place in Clones, co Monaghan, during the past week. It is stated that a gentleman died, and that shortly afterwards, articles,
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