Whitfield Hall, Oldham
James Butterworth gave the following account in 1826 of a local story concerning a spectral tail. It was published in his History and Description of the Parochial Chapelry of Oldham in the County of...
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Chamber Hall Boggart, Oldham
Demolished in the early 20th century, Chamber Hall, according to tradition, from the 1600’s was associated with a boggart. The following newspaper article by W.A.W, entitled ‘Chamber Hall, It’s Place In Oldham History, Yeoman,...
Gnathole Wood, Glossop
‘The Gnat Hole Wood is very pleasant in the Summer time when there are no gnats about. The small stream of water that runs through the wood at one place forms a small pool;...
Bothel, Torpenhow
At Bothel, in the parish of Torpenhow, a stream rises from a well which supplies the village with water. The proverbial “oldest inhabitant” asserted that this stream ran blood on the day of King...
The Copt Hill Country Inn
A 2004 Sunderland Echo article stated ‘The Copt Hill pub, in Seaham Road, Houghton, was rumoured to have had a resident ghost, thought to be that of a former landlord who hanged himself from...
Seven Sisters Round Barrow
Seven Sisters is a round barrow approximately 3m in height and 25m in diameter. In 1877 it was excavated by Mr T Robinson and Canon William Greenwell (Born 23 March 1820 – Died 27...
Bromsgrove Tunnel Ghost?
There is a tunnel story attached to the now closed Wishing Well pub in Bromsgrove, though if true, it would be about 1.5 miles long. Quote: ‘a Grey Lady was reputed to walk along...
Lake, Grafton Lane
The lake at Grafton Manor dates from the 16th century when it was created as a feature by John Talbot (Born 1545 – Died 1611). According to a quote ‘people have reported seeing a...
Dykes Hill
In his ‘The History and Antiquities of Masham and Mashamshire (1865), John Fisher refers to an old local belief in several local ghosts. Among these is a headless woman at Dykes Hill. He himself...
Marfield Boggle
In his ‘The History and Antiquities of Masham and Mashamshire (1865), John Fisher refers to an old local belief in the Marfield Boggle, probably dating from the 1700’s that he himself did not share...
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