Stately Ghosts brings together an intriguing collection of such tales of supernatural encounters, restless spirits & unexplained phenomena from Historical Houses Association member houses across Engl&, Scotland & Wales Sometimes the family & their staff are not the only residents a visitor might encounter when wandering around many of Britain's stately homes. Touched across the centuries by turbulent events & the often dramatic, tragic lives of past inhabitants it's no surprise that so many historic houses & castles should have a wealth of spooky stories to chill today's visitors. Lively & evocative narrative, accompanied by a mix of colourful illustrations & atmospheric photographs, tells ghostly tales of: youthful spirits
- supernatural encounters with children; things that go bump in the night
- poltergeists & invisible forces; murder most foul
- the restless victims of violence & betrayal; friends of the family
- benevolent & protective spirits; &, unquiet graves
- grief-stricken, abandoned or rejected souls. The comprehensive gazetteer provides details for those inspired to seek out such haunted sites & perhaps experience a ghostly encounter for themselves. Stately Ghosts is the ideal book for anyone who enjoys a spine-tingling tale or unexplained mystery & is intrigued to read more about Britain's haunted historic houses.




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` Ever since I first set foot on rock at the tender age of seven years, climbing has been the most important thing in my life. In fact I would go so far as to say it is my reason for living & as long as I am able to climb I hope I will. It is from climbing I draw my inspiration for life.` On 14 June 1990, at Raven Tor in the Derbyshire Peak District, twenty-four-year-old Ben Moon squeezed his feet into a pair of rock shoes, tied in to his rope, chalked his fingers & pulled on to the wickedly overhanging, zebra-striped wall of limestone. Two minutes later he had made rock-climbing history with the first ascent of Hubble, now widely recognised as the world`s first F9a. Born in the suburbs of London in 1966, Moon started rock climbing on the sandstone outcrops of Kent & Sussex. A pioneer in the sport-climbing revolution of the 1980s & a bouldering legend in the 1990s, he is one of the most iconic rock climbers in the sport`s history, In Statement, Moon`s official biography, award-winning writer Ed Douglas paints a portrait of a climbing visionary & dispels the myth of Moon as an anti-traditional climbing renegade. Interviews with Moon are complemented with insights from family & friends & extracts from magazines & personal diaries & letters. ...

The New York borough of Staten Island is better known for its ferry ride & views of the Manhattan skyline than for itself. This readable, engrossing guide is devoted entirely to discovering the isl&. Lovingly researched & packed with stories past & present, it unlocks the secrets of a fascinating place & of the men & women who made it what it is, many of them pioneers in their fields. It will appeal to residents & visitors alike. ...

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Professional brass hardware, brass locks & keys, steamed cherry wood bent slats in a cream finish. The inside of the trunk is finished in dark walnut. Complete with hand turned legs to serve a further life as a coffee table. Stateroom trunk is a luxurious & efficient decor addition for any room in your home. If we do not have this item in stock we will order it for you from our supplier. Delivery generally takes 3 weeks within the UK. For overseas delivery queries please email sales@stanfords.co.uk ...