“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
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Chalk Farm, London (1893)
Leybourne Road was longer than where Leybourne Street is now The Chalk Farm “Ghost”. An interview with the tenants of No. 4 Leybourne Road. For the past three months there has been a rumour afloat
Continue ReadingAdelphi, London (1927)
“Ghost” in a bedroom. Pool of water from “nowhere.” Pattering feet. Women in “haunted” house. The patter of naked feet on oilcloth, and no one there; a gallon of water on the bed, and the
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
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Ghost comes to basement to type. Every night before he locks up his typewriter shop off Baker Street, Marylebone, Mr R. Leftwich goes downstairs to a darkened cellar and places a clean piece of paper
Continue ReadingChelsea, London (1925)
The Haunted Portrait Amazing happenings at art school Picture of a dead girl which refuses to remain in its frame From our own correspondent, London, Tuesday. A psychic manifestation is said to be the cause
Continue ReadingHornsey, London (1916)
Strange ghostly doings. From Hornsey Rise – one of London’s northern suburbs – comes the ghost story of the season. The haunted house is a detached one of ten rooms. Six people live there –
Continue ReadingNortholt, London (1909)
Thumps in the night. “Ghost-seekers” who have failed. Three Chiswick gentlemen have this week been endeavouring to elucidate the mystery of a “haunted house” at Northolt, Greenford, and have failed. The house is an old
Continue ReadingHounslow, London (1969)
Girl-ghost stalks the typing pool. By Bruce Maxwell. Pretty Ellen Doherty, aged 16, is causing havoc in a London office block. She pulls typewriters apart, scatters filing cards, steals money and makes life difficult for
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