The Fairbanks House at 511 East Street, dates from the mid 17th century and is thought to be North America’s oldest surviving timber frame house. It was built around 1637 for Jonathan Fairbanks (Fiarbanke, Fairbanck, Fairebanke or Fayerbanke) (born 1594 – died 5 December 1668), his wife Grace (nee Lee) and their six children.
Apparitions / Book Review / Haunted Hotels / Hauntings / Review
by Ian · Published October 14, 2011 · Last modified October 14, 2018
Author Rupert Matthews takes us on a ghostly journey through Haunted Surrey in his latest book published by The History Press. Growing up in Surrey, the author has collected and researched a series of spine-tingling tales of apparitions, spectres, spirits from around the county, some are well know and others are possibly new to the readers.
Ancient Sites / Legends / Wells
by Ian · Published October 13, 2011 · Last modified December 17, 2018
The 16th century Well of the Holy Rood at Stenton has a legend attached to its finial which resembles a rosetted cardinal’s hat. The legend states that the tenure of Beil depends upon the well keeping its hat.
The following story entitled ‘Ghost’ forces Kondhwa school to shut‘ appeared in the Indian Express on 12 March 2011. I wonder if this could be an outbreak of mass hysteria.
During December 1927 the family home of Mr Henry Robinson in Eland Road, Battersea came to the attention of the Police and the local media following reports of suspected Poltergeist like activity. On 19th January 1928 Harry Price, president of the Ghost Club started to investigate the case.
Aquatic Monsters / Cryptozoology / Fairies / Folklore / Scottish Fairies
by Ian · Published October 11, 2011 · Last modified January 11, 2019
The isolated fresh water Loch Coruisk (Cauldron of Waters) on the Isle of Skye was thought to be the abode of a kelpie.
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