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Category: Hauntings

Ghosts on Film: Hampton Court Palace

January 18, 2022 ~ Kate Cherrell ~ Leave a comment

See them walking hand in hand across the bridge at midnight...

D.C. The Demon Cat

October 9, 2021 ~ Kate Cherrell ~ Leave a comment

The snappily named ‘Demon Cat’, or ‘D.C.’ for short, is one of several reported ghosts that haunt the sprawling government buildings in Washington D. C

The Most Haunted House in England: Borley Rectory

January 15, 2021January 14, 2021 ~ Kate Cherrell ~ 2 Comments

In 1940, psychical investigator and ghost hunter Harry Price produced an account of his stays and studies at Borley Rectory. The book was called ‘The Most Haunted House in England.’ And for a time, the Price was right.

The Drummer of Tedworth: Britain’s First Poltergeist

January 12, 2021 ~ Kate Cherrell ~ 1 Comment

The Drummer of Tedworth was the first recorded poltergeist report in British history. The 17th century account tells the story of a magistrate, a drummer and a vengeful spirit.

The Great Poundland Spirit Board Debacle

October 24, 2020 ~ Kate Cherrell ~ 2 Comments

Are Poundland selling a cut-price Ouija board? Better grab our pitch forks, protect the kiddiewinks and alert the local press. The demon apocalypse awaits!

Antoine and the Red Dress

June 6, 2020June 6, 2020 ~ Kate Cherrell ~ Leave a comment

In 1960, Dorothy Jenkins was perusing a junk shop in Fulham when an old oil painting caught her eye...

Mind that Ectoplasm! A Short Popular History of Masturbating Ghosts

May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 ~ Kate Cherrell ~ Leave a comment

Can’t a spirit enjoy a little self-love after death?

‘Scratching Fanny’, The Ghost of Cock Lane

March 28, 2020August 10, 2021 ~ Kate Cherrell ~ Leave a comment

In 1762, the haunting of Cock Lane gripped a nation and sent the capital wild with fear and excitement

The Smithfield Ghost

March 25, 2020 ~ Kate Cherrell ~ Leave a comment

Not all ghosts are veiled ladies, shrieks in the night or headless horsemen. Some are undead lawyers, tormenting butcher’s stalls in the 17th century.

5 ‘Real’ Christmas Ghost Stories

December 23, 2019December 23, 2019 ~ Kate Cherrell ~ Leave a comment

Read on for 5 'real' ghost stories from the festive season. From ghost pigs to undead highwayman, local legends cover it all...

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