‘Silverton Abbey’ was actually Goldington Grange, now demolished (see https://bedsarchives.bedford.gov.uk/CommunityHistories/Goldington/Goldington-Grange.aspx ) A Haunted Home. Haunted houses have long been heard of but seldom seen. One has, however, been found at last which has come
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Coalville, Leicestershire (1899)
A Coalville ghost story. The voice of the dead. Searching for a buried treasure. By one of our staff. It seems that the superstitious, like the poor, we have always with us, and some of
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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 ReadingNigel, South Africa (1957)
Nigel, Transvaal: Police in this small farming town, about 40 miles from Johannesburg, have arrested an African woman on charges of practising witchcraft, and have called in a witch-doctor to help with the case. The
Continue ReadingCradley Heath, West Midlands (1997)
Open day visitors face spooky time. By Dale Williams. Visitors to an open day at one of Sandwell’s oldest and most reputedly haunted houses could get more than they bargained for – with a host
Continue ReadingRamsgate, Kent (1969)
Ghost that stops the beer flowing in Thanet pub, terrorises family. Haunted pub landlord asks priest’s help. By Margaret Solley. It’s built like a church – the Thanet seaside pub where the beer suddenly stops
Continue ReadingLower Quinton, Warwickshire (1971)
Ghostly footsteps on the stairs and lights switched on at night. Priest fails to oust unseen visitor. A presence called Bobby is driving a Quinton family with three young children to distraction. Their army house
Continue ReadingOakle Street, Gloucestershire (1987)
Bungalow’s bumps in the night. Nervous family calls in a priest. The house that David Price built is producing Poltergeist-style horrors for his frightened family. Over the past few years their modern bungalow in Gloucestershire
Continue ReadingSomerton, Somerset (1987 and before and since)
The shocking case of haywire house. Frank’s cottage keeps blowing a fuse. Pensioner Frank Pattemore is being forced to return to the dark ages until engineers sort out electrical problems at his cottage in Somerton.
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Pounds, shivers and suspence! Pete the poltergeist conjures up pennies from Heaven. Poltergeist Pete is a nightmare turned into a dream – he actually produces money from thin air. The ghost with the Midas touch
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