West Terrace, Bucker’s Hard
Buckler’s Hard is a hamlet and heritage attraction on the edge of the New Forest in the Beaulieu Estate. Since the 1700’s Buckler’s Hard has been known for ship building and amongst the many...
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Christchurch Priory, Christchurch
Larger than some cathedrals, the Grade I listed Christchurch Priory dates back to the 11th Century and is attributed to Ranulf Flambard (Born circa 1060 – Died 5 September 1128), then Dean of Twynham,...
Phantom Bear of College Green, Worcester Cathedral
Worcester Cathedral which dates from 1084 has a peculiar legend associated with an incident that reputedly occurred during the English Civil War. Royalist Worcester was the scene of the last battle of the war,...
Old Pipeworks, Swadlincote
On 13th June 2018 the Derby Telegraph published the following witness account of a possible ghost sighting in Swadlincote. The story is by Paige Oldfield. ‘A grandma has been left spooked after spotting a...
The Mug House, Claines
Dating from the 15th century, The Mug House is one of only a few public houses standing on consecrated ground and was originally the ale house for Claines parish church. According to a Birmingham...
The Fleece Inn, Bretforton
The Fleece Inn dates from the 15th century and up until 1977 remained in the original builder’s family. The builder was a farmer called Byrd and in 1977, Lola Taplin a direct descendent of...
The Commandery, Worcester
The Grade I listed Commandery in Worcester apparently has a reputation for haunt like experiences. According to a Birmingham Mail article by Helen Harper (19 May 2020) entitled ‘The most haunted places in Worcestershire:...
Cardinal’s Hat, Worcester
Dating back to the 14th century, the Cardinals Hat is thought to e Worcesters oldest public house. It is also said to be haunted. ‘At the Cardinal’s Hat in Worcester, the ghost of a...
Miller’s Tomb
John Oliver built his tomb, known as the ‘Miller’s Tomb’, at Highdown Hill while he was still alive. It is said that he wanted to be buried in it upside down so as to...
Th’ Pob Hole, Springhead
A pit in a farmer’s field at Springhead called ‘Th’ Pob Hole’ was thought to be a dark place where a local witch named Nan o’ Pob’s committed suicide. Her ghost is said to...
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