Tag: legends
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The Big Grave of Little John in Hathersage
While Little John’s existence is disputed, his presence in folklore and in the landscape of Nottingham and Derbyshire is inescapable.
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D.C. The Demon Cat
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
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Mary Toft: The Woman Who Birthed Rabbits
In 1726, when the rest of the country were dealing with periodic harvest failures, Mary Toft sat at home and gave birth to rabbits.
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‘Scratching Fanny’, The Ghost of Cock Lane
In 1762, the haunting of Cock Lane gripped a nation and sent the capital wild with fear and excitement
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The Smithfield Ghost
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.
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5 ‘Real’ Christmas Ghost Stories
Read on for 5 ‘real’ ghost stories from the festive season. From ghost pigs to undead highwayman, local legends cover it all…
Burials & Beyond 