With a history of smugglers and sailors, the Dolphin Tavern, one of the oldest inns in Cornwall, is bound to be home to a ghost story or two. The most well known of these ghosts is ‘George’, a sea captain wearing a tricorn hat who many a visitor has claimed to have caught a glimpse of. It’s also thought that the unexplained footsteps that have … Continue reading Dolphin Tavern, Penzance
Just outside Manchester lies Heaton Park, a sprawling landscape dotted with impressive architectural features, most notably Heaton Hall itself. Despite its origins going back to the Middle Ages, documented accounts of paranormal activity at the park seem relatively scarce. However, one recurring apparition is that of Lady Alice, a member of the Egerton family who once owned the hall. Rumour says she met an untimely … Continue reading Heaton Park, Manchester
Site of Hanging Flat, Eyam. Demolished 19th century farmstead. The farmstead was of a dispersed plan arranged as a cluster of buildings. The site was in an isolated location. All traditional buildings have been lost. Monument record MDR18907, Derbyshire Historic Environment Record At first glance, this photo shows a rather unassuming hole in the ground on the path leading to the popular rock-climbing spot, Furness Quarry … Continue reading A Haunting at Hanging Flat Mine
