Ghost laid with whitewash. Until about three weeks ago, three artists living in studios within a couple of hundred yards of Lord’s, were the exclusive proprietors of one of the rowdiest ghosts in London. It
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Atherton, Manchester (1921)
Bedpost Ghost. Atherton “Spirit” that Knocks and Taps. Atherton has been in a state of excitement during the week as the result of a weird story of strange happenings in a house in Crabtree Lane
Continue ReadingArdtrea / Ardtree, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland (1924)
Police fire at a ghost – and miss. Mystery happenings at famous rectory. Spooks or mischievous boys – local opinion is divided – are causing discomfort at Ardtrea Rectory (near Cookstown, co. Tyrone), once the
Continue ReadingBallygowan, County Antrim (1866)
“Bogles” in Ballygowan. For some weeks past, the parishes of Kilwaughter and Ballynure have been bewildered by wonderful and mysterious transactions which are said to have occurred in Upper Ballygowan, in which two families have
Continue ReadingAberdeen (1920)
Haunted house. Sergeant and 7 policemen search for spooks. In the heart of Aberdeen there is a haunted house that is attracting widespread interest. The tenants are Mr and Mrs Urquhart and a family of
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