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Highgate Cemetery, Highgate

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

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

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

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.

Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath

The ghost of the highwayman Dick Turpin (1705 – died 7 April 1739) is said to haunt Hampstead Heath riding his black horse.

Lincoln Castle, Lincolnshire

Lincoln Castle, Lincolnshire

An apparition has apparently been seen climbing the steps of the observatory tower of Lincoln Castle and vanishing at the top.

Holyroodhouse, Midlothian, Edinburgh

Holyroodhouse, Midlothian, Edinburgh

Queens Audience Chamber is sai dto be haunted by a Grey Lady who is thought to be a companion of Mary Queen of Scots.  On the Long Gallery there have been reports of phantom foot steps.

Grassmarket, Midlothian,Edinburgh

Grassmarket, Midlothian,Edinburgh

A fire scarred apparition of a woman is said to haunt the Grassmarket area.  It s suggested she was executed alongside her brother for sex crimes.

A Phantom coach with horses is also sai dto have been seen.

Lough Dubh, Roscommon

Lough Dubh, Roscommon

Lake Monster.  In 1962 a creature was hooked by a man and his son whilst out fishing.  Described as having "short thick legs with small ears and a white pointed horn on the snout. It was dark grey in colour, and covered with bristles or short hair, like a pig."  It was said to be the size of a cow and aggressive.

Liverpool Playhouse, Merseyside

Liverpool Playhouse, Merseyside

The Liverpool Playhouse on Williamson Square is said to be haunted by a cleaning lady who was killed when a curtain fell and broke her neck as she was knocked into the pit.  She is said to haunt th ebalcony and seat 45.