Salisbury Cathedral
There is a local story about transparent white birds that will wheel around Salisbury Cathedrals spire when a clergyman of the building is due to die. I got this from Discovering Ghosts by Leon Metcalfe.
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Cuckfield Park, West Sussex
Cuckfield park is haunted by Ann Pritchard Sergison ‘Wicked Dame Sergison’ who died in 1848 aged 85. She was known for her foul temper objected to her daughters marriage so much so that her ghost is saidt o have appeared at it in 1890. She has apparently been seen on th emain staircase, and the corridors of Cuckfield Park..
Ebchester Werewolf?
One of our readers recently e-mailed in this account and would be keen to hear any comments.
In Ebchester, County Durham. Around October 2009.
Well, Basically a friend and I were leaving the pub but not quite ready to hit the hay.
Milnthorpe Black Dog, Cumbria
Jack Hallam in Ghosts of the North mentions that a large headless hound terrified the countryside between Milnthorpe and Beetham.
Eggholm Headless Dog, Cumbria
Jack Hallam in Ghosts of the North briefly mentions that Eggholm near Kendal was said to be haunted by a large headless dog.
Colchester Castle, Essex
James Parnell the Quaker Martyr died in Colchester Castle on 10 April 1656. The conditions of his cell, the cruelty of his jailer Nicholas Roberts and injuries from a fall from a rope all contributed to his death. His ghost is said to haunt his old cell. There is a tale that concerns a man who stayed in the cell over night for a wager but encountered James Parnell and fled t
Highgate Cemetery, Highgate
Apart from the Highgate Vampire, or indeed maybe connected, there is supposed to be the ghost of a "Mad" Grey Woman in the newest part of the cemetery. She is said to wander around the grave stones looking for her children.
Carlisle Journal building, Cumbria
Phantom footsteps and knocks on doors were reported one evening in the offices of the now defunct Carlisle Journal newspaper (where Marks & Spencer now stand).
Dalston Hall Hotel, Carlisle, Cumbria
This hotel near Carlisle, is reputed to be haunted by a ghost known as ‘Lady Jane’. Glasses have been reported to have slid off the bar to the floor and smashed. The sound of laughter from empty rooms has also been heard.
The Sutton Arms, Clerkenwell
Sutton Arms at 6 Carthusian Street, Clerkenwell, London, EC1M 6EB is said to be haunted by an apparition of an old man in dated clothing with red hair and a big grin that vanishes a few seconds after being noticed. Known as Charlie he has been seen in differant parts of the pub but does seem to have a favourite table.
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