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Adelphi Theatre ghost is seen again

According to comedian Jason Mansford, William Terriss, the famous Adelphi Theatre ghost, has utilised 21st century communications technology to make his presence known again. A fascinating first-hand account of a new sighting of one of London’s best-known ghosts unexpectedly cropped … Continue reading

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The Demon Husband of Gower

One of my favourite ghost stories from Wales is also one of the oldest on record. The action takes place in an ancient house at Llanrhidian on the Gower. It’s a truly bizarre and rather disturbing account of a, so … Continue reading

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A Suffolk poltergeist in the Middle Ages

From P G Maxwell-Stuart’s excellent book on ‘Poltergeists’ comes this extract (in translation) from the works of Ralph of Coggeshall about a Suffolk poltergeist which manifested some time between 1189 and 1199. “At Dagworth in Suffolk during the reign of … Continue reading

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A Ceredigion witch

The following story of a Ceredigion witch comes from ‘Coelion Cymru’ (‘Welsh Superstitions’) by Evan Isaac, published in 1938. The book is in Welsh and I am grateful to my friend Rose Smith for the translation. I’ve often wanted to … Continue reading

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Reader’s account of an Essex haunted house – part 2

Here is the conclusion of an absorbing account of an Essex haunted house near a ruined abbey. Things only get worse for the beleaguered couple and we also learn of experiences had by others in the village. I’m very grateful … Continue reading

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Reader’s account of an Essex haunted house – part 1

As a Christmas treat, here is a fascinating account of an Essex haunted house that may have been affected by the close proximity of a ruined abbey. The reader who kindly recounted her experiences wishes to remain anonymous and has … Continue reading

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Waterside haunted pubs in England

Uncanny UK editor Richard Holland highlights a few of the many haunted pubs in England, concentrating on those found between two mediums, land and water. Britain’s old inns are famously haunted. I’ve noticed that waterside pubs seem especially prone to … Continue reading

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Another trip down Lincolnshire’s haunted roads

SEAN MCNEANEY completes his review of the ghosts to be encountered on Lincolnshire’s haunted roads, with particular reference to the infamous A15. Sightings of the ubiquitous phantom coach and horses have become increasingly rarer since the advent of the motor car, … Continue reading

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A trip down Lincolnshire’s haunted roads

Lolcal folklorist SEAN McNEANEY starts a tour of Lincolnshire’s haunted roads, including the weird Green Man Pit ghost.  Two friends of mine recently told me of their encounter on the road with what they could only describe as a “ghost”. It … Continue reading

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Dragons of St Leonard’s Forest, Sussex

MARK DAVIES treats us to another investigation of monstrous goings-on in Sussex, this time focusing on the dragons of St Leonard’s Forest. Whilst researching the Dragons of the South of England, one particular location immediately stood out for me – … Continue reading

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