Apparitions / Haunted Pubs / Hauntings
by Ian · Published June 19, 2013 · Last modified November 21, 2018
The Grade II listed George Inn on Mill Lane in Bathampton dates from the mid late 17th century and is thought to be haunted by Viscount John Baptiste Du Barry who was killed on Bathampton Down on18 November 1778 during the last legal duel in Britain. His mortally wounded body is said to have been brought into The George Inn where he finally died.
According to John Fahey in his article entitled ‘Spooky tales of a haunted Hyndburn’ (Accrington Observer, 30 October 2003) ‘A house in Queensway, Church, has terrified residents for years.
According to John Fahey in an Accrington Observer article entitled ‘Spooky tales of a haunted Hyndburn’ (30 October 2003). ‘Sue Brown, manager at Hyndbrook House sheltered accommodation in Dale Street, Accrington, claims residents often see a spectre of a man dressed in a brown suit.
Apparitions / Haunted Pubs / Hauntings
by Ian · Published June 18, 2013 · Last modified December 5, 2018
John Fahey gave the following account of the haunting at The Duckworth Hall in his 30 October 2003 article entitled ‘Spooky tales of a haunted Hyndburn’ which was was published in the Accrington Observer.
The following article entitled ‘Noises in the night-and the suspect is a spirit’ was published in the Glasgow Herald on 17 January 1975.
Banging noises, terrified families……it’s all being blamed on a mischievous ghost. JOHN McKINLAY reports on the chaos in a Glasgow housing scheme which started with a weird tapping noise.
The following paragraph from the pubs in Bath website refers to it being haunted. ‘Situated in the bustling centre not 100 metres from the famous baths, the WestGate is a lively meeting place with a twist on the traditional pub.
Haunted Pubs / Hauntings / Poltergiests
by Ian · Published June 12, 2013 · Last modified November 21, 2018
Referred to locally as ‘The Sally’, The Salamander can be found at 3 John Street, Bath, a Grade II listed building dating back to 1736. Haunt like experiences have been reported here during this century at least, including unexplained footsteps and unaccounted for singing and talking being heard.
A skilled giant blacksmith lived upon Burn Hill according to local legend and he would appear whenever his name was called in order to perform acts of blacksmithing which was considered beyond the capability of mortal man.
There is a black dog tradition thought to be attached to Gold Hill in Batcombe, described as having a chain around its neck. The associated story suggests that the dog’s owner in life buried it in woodland nearby.
Ancient Sites / Devil / Early Christianity / Legends
by Ian · Published June 11, 2013 · Last modified November 21, 2018
A two feet high pillow mound earthwork shaped as a cross in Banwell has a Devil legend attached to it. According to the story, the villagers of Banwell attempted to erect a large cross on Banwell Hill, but each night the Devil would come along and blow it down. In order to prevent this the villagers decided to create the cross on the ground making it difficult for the Devil to destroy.
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