The paranormal histories of Luton & Dunstable are brought vividly to life in this the first dedicated guide to the haunted & mysterious sites of these two unassuming Bedfordshire towns. Paranormal historian Paul Adams opens case files both ancient & modern to compile a chilling collection of supernatural experiences ranging from apparitions on lonely Galley Hill & the phantom Dunstable hitch-hiker to the haunted corridors of the doomed Alma Theatre & the ghostly knights of Someries Castle. Richly illustrated & full of first-hand accounts it will fascinate anyone with an interest in the unexplained. ...

For the first time the historic town of Maidstone gives up its darkest & eeriest secrets pertaining to ghosts. Including previously unpublished accounts of ghostly activity & re-examining classic cases this is a treasure trove of original material & atmospheric photography. From tales of haunted buildings to ghosts witnessed on winding roads this volume of the strange sheds light on some of the town's scariest mysteries as we peer into its darkest corners. It unravels stories which will send a shiver down the spine of any explorer historian or ghost-hunter. ...

From reports of haunted estates hotels public houses chapels & churchyards to heart-stopping accounts of apparitions poltergeists & related supernatural phenomena this collection of stories contains both well-known & hitherto unpublished tales from around Mansfield. From the gruesome death of Bessie Shepherd who sometimes walks the road on which she was murdered to the White Lady of Newstead Abbey Lord Byrons ancestral home this spine-tingling selection of ghostly tales

Includes:: many pulse-raising narratives that are guaranteed to make your blood run cold. Containing over sixty illustrations Haunted Mansfield will appeal to everyone with an interest in the supernatural history of this part of Nottinghamshire.

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This book provides a collection of ghostly tales from around the county including Astley Hall" " Chorley" " The Sun Inn at Chipping" " Turton Tower" & " Whalley Abbey". It is presented in an illustrated format." ...

From heart-stopping accounts of apparitions manifestations & supernatural phenomena to first-hand encounters with phantoms & spirits this collection of spooky sightings from around the city of Plymouth is guaranteed to make your blood run cold. Richly illustrated with over 100 pictures Haunted Plymouth" contains a chilling range of tales. From the ghost of Sir Francis Drake on Plymouth Hoe poltergeist activity in one of the city's Elizabethan inns & the shade of a lady in white at Widey Court to French prisoners of war at Devonport Dockyard & a phantom pair legs at a Mutley house this gathering of ghostly goings-on is bound to captivate everyone interested in the paranormal history of Plymouth & will chill all but the sturdiest of hearts." ...

From heart-stopping accounts of poltergeists to first-hand encounters with ghouls this will appeal to anyone who wants to know more about Shrewsburys mysterious history. Drawing on historical & contemporary sources this collection of tales contains a chilling range of ghostly goings-on. Discover the headless apparition at the castle gates ghostly monks from the abbey church & a whole family of spirits in Milk Street. The phenomenal gathering of spooks in Shrewsbury will captivate anyone interested in the supernatural history of the area. ...

From hair-raising first-hand accounts of unexplained sightings & paranormal phenomena to the search for evidence of ghosts this eerie & richly illustrated tour around the historic town of Spalding & the surrounding area features many chilling stories of ghostly encounters. Amongst the spooky tales included are a pub where a resident ghost was so determined to make his presence known that he hurled a beer bottle at a member of staff a hotel where a mischievous spirit sits on the beds & leaves ghostly handprints on a mirror a sports club where cheeky spirits make their presence felt literally & the chilling story of an evil spirit so intent on harassing a local family that it could only be removed by exorcism. Also featured are exclusive & intriguing findings from the first ever paranormal investigation at the fifteenth-century Ayscoughfee Hall & Museum in search of the legendary White Lady. ...

Tunbridge Wells is a town steeped in history
- & history of course means ghost stories. Join Neil Arnold for a unique & spine-tingling
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The ruins of Whitby Abbey provide an ideal setting for ghost stories. Many ghostly experiences in the abbey grounds feature here including an account of treasure hunters who were in search of rich pickings & were disturbed by an unimpressed spectre. Whitby even has its share of ghost animals including the panther-like Burguest that terrorises the moors but the town is perhaps best-known as one of the locations for Bram Stokers Dracula". With stories of haunted lighthouses creepy tunnels the strange apparitions of Bagdale Hall & the spirit of Nunnington Hall " Haunted Whitby" is a must-read for anyone interested in the towns paranormal past." ...

The vibrant industrial town of Wigan has a long & distinguished history. However the area also harbours some disturbing secrets. Discover the darker side of the Wigan with this terrifying collection of true-life tales from across the region. From the old cotton mills to the public houses there seems to be a ghost lurking around every corner. Featuring ghouls poltergeists & phantom creatures this book is guaranteed to make your blood run cold. Drawing on historical & contemporary sources & containing many tales which have never before been published Haunted Wigan will delight everyone interested in the paranormal. ...