Apparition in Form of a Man. Ghostly rappings in a block of flats at Barry Dock (Glamorgan) have startled the residents. Five families live in the building, and all of them have heard rappings on
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Perth (1908)
A Perth “Ghost.” Extraordinary Affair. A remarkable story, savouring strongly of the supernatural, has gained currency in Perth during the week-end. It contains all the elements of a good-going ghost yarn – an apparition, a
Continue ReadingHemington, Leicestershire (1973)
Is there a ghost in the house? A team of Long Eaton Advertiser reporters is carrying out a full investigation into claims that a council flat in Hemington is haunted. Tenants of the Castle Donington
Continue ReadingSunderland, Tyne and Wear (1976)
Expert probes 2 hauntings. A “haunted flats” claim by two terrified women is to be investigated by a university lecturer. Dr John Belloff, lecturer in the psychology department of Edinburgh University, wants to find out
Continue ReadingWaukon, Iowa, USA (1888)
John Beall, of Waukon, Iowa, a man about 40 years of age, committed suicide recently, by swallowing a dose of rat poison. The immediate cause was a charming young widow, at whose feet he had
Continue ReadingDublin (1888)
A haunted house in Dublin. A house in Clanbrassil Street, Dublin, is reported to be haunted. Within the last few months four tenants have occupied it, but left soon after taking possession. The landlord gave
Continue ReadingGalway (1997)
‘Angry poltergeist’ brings terror to council house. Bizarre events forcing family to leave. By Brian Macdonald. Things that go bump in the night have forced a family out of their Galway City home. A series
Continue ReadingSwindon, Wiltshire (1966)
‘Ghost’ drives family out of council house. A family of four have been moved to another council house because they claimed their house was haunted. The trouble began a few months ago when Mrs Gladys
Continue ReadingGreensboro, Alaska, USA (1886)
Remnants of bricks among the stones that mysteriously fell one night not long ago at a negro settlement in Greensborough, Alaska, have convinced an editor of that locality, who conducted an investigation on his own
Continue ReadingNewtown, Powys (1965)
Lively spirit keeps house awake. Birmingham Post Welshpool Correspondent. Life has not been the same for the Owen family of Garth Owen Estate, Newtown, Montgomeryshire, since the mysterious spirit arrived some months ago. No one
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