St Peters Church, Burnley
The original church on this site possibly dated from 1122, though the oldest part of the current St Peters is the 15th century West Tower.
Country and County: Lancashire
Martin Mere, Burscough
In 2002 there were reports of a large underwater predator, probably a huge catfish living in the lake and eating the local swans. The following BBC report dates from 27 July 2002.
‘A giant fish which has attacked swans at a bird sanctuary has been spotted by wildlife experts.
An Interview With Dr Jason Braithwaite
We recently caught up with Dr Jason Braithwaite, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of Birmingham with an interest in anomalous experience, hallucinations, and aberrations in self-consciousness. He also has a formidable reputation for being extremely well informed on matters of the brain / mind relationship, and high quality scientific research.
Castle de Bergh
There is or rather was a very ancient castle in Lancashire near Liverpool called Castle de Bergh which belongs to a noble family of that name. Many years ago the possessor of the castle Mr de Burgh died and the castle was then let out to various of the tenantry among whom was a carpenter.
The Plough, Ormskirk
The following article by Jamie Bowman entitled ‘Car crash awakens The Plough pub’s ghost according to landlady’ was published in the Ormskirk Advertiser on 19 July 2012.
Queensway, Accrington
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.
Hynd Brook House
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.
The Duckworth Hall, Oswaldtwistle
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.
Mecure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel and Spa
The 175 room, 4 star Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel, is thought to be haunted by Lucette, a pretty, young, French governess for the Petre family who lived at Dunkenhalgh Hall when it was still a home.
St Margaret’s Church, Hornby
The Grade I listed St Margaret’s Church in Hornby was founded by Sir Edward Stanley, Lord Mounteagle, in 1514, the tower of which still stands. (An earlier church had been on the site dating from around 1338).
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