Hampton Court Palace is one of the most famous historical palaces in Britain. Situated on the River Thames in the village of East Mosely in Surrey it was one of King Henry VIII's most favourite palaces. It seems to have been his "party place" - he did a lot of entertaining there. However his stays … Continue reading Haunted Hampton Court
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The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall
Raynham Hall is a country house in Norfolk, England. For 300 years it has been the seat of the Townshend family. The hall gave its name to the area, known as The Raynhams, and is reported to be haunted, providing the scene for possibly the most famous ghost photo of all time, the famous Brown … Continue reading The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall
Poltergeists and Things That Go Bump
Hollywood and fiction have long depicted poltergeists as spirits that disturb households, sometimes cause physical harm and generally disrupt the human experience in unpleasant ways. The word itself - poltergeist – comes from the German root “poltern” or to bump or knock. Knocking or rumbling spirit. Since humankind’s ability to record occurrences in history, there … Continue reading Poltergeists and Things That Go Bump
The Ghosts of Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is one of the many homes of the present Queen of England, several of her royal ancestors, and "non-royal" spirits, one of whom, according to legend was an ancient Saxon hunter named Herne, who was renowned thought out the area for his outstanding hunting abilities. One story tells of Herne, as one of … Continue reading The Ghosts of Windsor Castle
Three Ghostly Castles in England
England is a land steeped in history, tradition and legend. It boasts more than 1400 medieval castles across its countryside, many of which are said to be frequented by ghosts, spectres and other supernatural occurrences. Here is a delightfully ghoulish list of three of the best ghostly castles to visit…Chillingham CastleBilled as "The Most Haunted … Continue reading Three Ghostly Castles in England
