Spine-chilling tales of ghosts ghouls & the undead have been gathered here from every corner of the Cotswolds revealing in heart stopping detail this regions unexplained events & the creepy elements that lurk just beneath its rolling hills & beautiful vistas. These stories illustrated with more than sixty photographs include: King Charles Is headless haunting of Chavenage House; the ghost of Warwick Castle as he emerges from his portrait; the ghouls of the Ram Inn the most haunted building in Britain; the banshee of Banbury Cross; & a ghostly Guy Fawkes & his conspirators who still plot to blow up Parliament. In this volume descriptions of Cotswold architecture & history are woven into thrilling stories of supernatural happenings promising those with an interest in the paranormal terrifying dreams for years to come. ...

When all the good people of Coventry are abed the dead wander the streets! Or so it is claimed in Haunted Coventry" which features spooky stories galore from the city & surrounding area. Within these pages you will find the Phantom Monk of Priory Row ghostly grey ladies a spectre that appears to do the washing up a phantom lorry spooky seances & the Devil himself rattling chains at Whitefriars
- just a taste of the many restless spirits to be found in haunted Coventry. From spectres in the suburbs to haunted pubs this fascinating collection of strange sightings & happenings in the city is sure to appeal to anyone intrigued by Coventry's haunted heritage."
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This creepy collection of true life tales takes the reader on a tour through the streets cemeteries alehouses & attics of Derby city. Drawing on historical & contemporary sources & containing many tales which have never before been published it unearths a chilling range of supernatural phenomena from poltergeists to Victorian spirits. Illustrated with more than 50 archive photographs this book will delight anyone with an interest in the supernatural history of the area. ...

Antiquarian Paxton travels to a small town on the coast of Norfolk & learns of a legend concerning three crowns buried on the coast thousands of years ago to protect the land against marauding Vikings. Paxton tries to find the remaining crown unaware of the supernatural presence that protects it. ...

Haunted Doncaster contains a selection of the reported sightings & stories from ordinary people in Doncaster who believe they have had an extraordinary experience. The majority of the haunted locations in this book have been investigated first-hand by the authors who give the reader an insight into their experience & provide information about the stories behind the alleged sightings. Each tale is accompanied by an atmospheric black-&-white photograph. This book is aimed at anyone interested in the spectres that inhabit Doncasters homes pubs & highways. ...

Carriages pulled by headless horses a ghostly Viking longship poised to reinvade modern-day people transported momentarily back to the brutal Middle Ages & spooky creatures so horrible that catching sight of them could kill
- no wonder Exeter is considered to be one of the most haunted places in Britain. As well as looking at ghostly sightings in the historic centre Haunted Exeter uncovers little-known yet still spine chilling events in other areas of the city. Extensively researched by a local professional historian & tour guide using previously unpublished material this book will appeal to both serious ghost hunters & those who simply fancy a fright!
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From heart-stopping accounts of apparitions manifestations & related supernatural phenomena to first-hand encounters with ghouls & spirits this collection of stories contains new & well-known spooky tales from in & around Hastings. Drawing on historical & contemporary sources Haunted Hastings" contains a chilling range of ghostly phenomena. From the haunted staircase at Hastings library in Claremont & the singing spectre of Hastings College to the mysterious witches footsteps in the Stag Inn & the phantom coach & horses that gallops up the High Street on a dark winters night this phenomenal gathering of ghostly goings-on is bound to captivate anyone interested in the supernatural history of the area." ...

For the unwary visitor Hereford appears to be a peaceful place. But for half its existence it was a strategic centre in an often troubled & bloody border between England & Wales. It can be no surprise then that the city & the surrounding countrysidehide dark secrets & uncanny events. From the ghost of a verger who brought down the cathedral tower to the unquiet spirit of a careless chemist the city has a rich history of spectral phenomena. This book is no mere gazetteer but an in-depth re-telling of the stories that will make you look at the place with fresh eyes whether you are a tourist or resident. ...

Twenty-five years after first being unlocked the door opens again on the house of petrifying pop-ups! Enjoy a tour of this spooky old house where a spine-tingling surprise lurks in every dark corner. Re-issued in its original full-size format this definitive edition brings the classic pop-up novelty to a whole new generation.; With a spectacular new holographic foil cover & five brand new flaps to reveal extra hidden horrors!; Winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal 1979. ...

In a big old house at the edge of town theres a spooky surprise in store... But whos afraid of a few ghosts? Not this little girl! With a highly original artwork style thats perfect for Halloween this quirky & very funny story marks the debut of a new talent in picture books. ...