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Ghosts And Hauntings 2
More hauntings for Halloween.
9 Haunted Buildings In Sheffield.
Sheffield ghost expert Mr P Dreadful in the former print works in the old Star building in York Street, where ghosts have been seen over the years. The Star.
It says 10 in the article. I can only see 9.
Old Earl of Arundel Pub.
The Ball Inn.
The Shakespeare Pub.
Stanley Tools Factory.
Sheffield’s National Emergency Services Museum.
Lyceum Theatre.
“Club 60”.
Clock Tower, Manor Lodge.
Hilton Hotel.
Supernatural Leeds.
Armley Mills is the home to a few ghosts, one of whom likes to slam doors and push people.
Temple Newsam hosts a Blue Lady and the ghost of a murdered nursemaid.
City Varieties Music Hall, haunted by a red haired woman, banging and knocking, ghostly piano music and weird paintings.
Kirkstall Abbey, a former Abbot likes to check in on things and a female ghost, named Mary, roams the grounds.
Leeds Beckett University’s Headingley Campus, students and teachers have reported strange noises in the corridors, and the oldest building on the sight is apparently overrun with paranormal activity.
https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/history/five-most-haunted-places-leeds-21764699
Seven Haunted Places In Welwyn.
Hatfield House, the grounds of which Queen Elizabeth I is said to haunt. Other ghosts have made their home here too.
Knebworth House, haunted by a yellow boy who foretells misfortune and occultist, Sir Bulwer Lytton.
Guessens Court, the restless spirit of a woman, murdered by her husband, haunts the area.
The Eight Bells, mysterious footsteps can be heard on the upper floors.
Plume of Feathers, table eight gis supposedly haunted by a man and women, and the ladies toilet doors have a habit of opening and closing by themselves.
St Peter’s Church and the tomb of Lady Anne Grimston.
The Brocket Arms, haunted by a monk, a girl singing and a little boy.
https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/haunted-places-in-welwyn-hatfield-8412756
York Ghost Week.
York’s Ghost Week will be taking place from 24th October to 31st October. A celebration of York’s haunted heritage.
https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/19644504.york-ghost-week-returns-celebrate-citys-haunted-heritage/
Ordsall Hall.
15th Century Ordsall Hall has a whole host of ghosts, including a White Lady, a soldier and a jilted girl.
Ghost Sniffer Dog.
Manchester based paranormal investigators have the help of a dog who can apparently sniff out ghosts.
Black Country Paranormal.
Dudley Castle. Visitors claim they have taken photos of a ghosts here.
Netherton Park ghost on a swing which isn’t.
Cannock Chase dolls. A walker found dolls nailed to a tree.
A psychic claims she conjured up a dead horse in her dining room.
Someone collects ‘haunted dolls’.
Roman soldiers are said to haunt the M6.
Bella in the Wych Elm, a true story of a body found in a hollow Wych Elm tree in 1943. No-one knows who she was, but the name Bella was attached to her. A real mystery.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/ghosts-caught-camera-creepy-dolls-21759288
Weird and Spooky Birmingham.
The Ward End Vampire which seems to be an urban myth.
The Thornton Road Poltergeist.
The ‘Dudley Dorito’ UFO.
Erdington’s haunted phone box.
The Cannock Chase Pig Man.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/nostalgia/brum-vampire-ghost-monster-story-21727029
A Cambridge Ghost Story.
The tragic story of two lovers who haunt Cambridge University’s, Corpus Christi College.
https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambridge-news/tragic-love-story-behind-ghosts-21861846
Ghostly Belfast.
Cairndhu House. Belfast Live.
Crumlin Road Gaol. Ghosts have supposedly been seen here.
Castle Court. Haunted by a ghost called Scottie Shoe
Cairndhu House, Larne. Said to be the mist haunted house in Northern Ireland.
No 60, Sandy Row. The ghost of an elderly man is said to have scared residents.
The Giant’s Ring. Built in the Neolithic period it has a megalithic tomb at it’s centre. In the 90s a family claimed to have been trapped in the ring for hours.
The Friars Bush tunnel. Ghosts are said to haunt the graveyard and associated tunnel.
https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/ghost-stories-belfast-sightings-rumours-21855114
Looking For Ghosts.
A couple became Paranormal investigators during the lockdown.
Paranormal Cornwall.
Wellington House in Boscastle. Cornwall Live.
The Jamaica Inn, Bodmin Moor. Made famous by the novel Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier, the Inn is said to be haunted by a Highway Man amongst other spirits.
Pendennis Castle, Falmouth. Eight ghosts, one a maid called Maud, haunt this castle.
Kennall Vale, Ponsanooth. A former gunpowder works, an explosion in the 19th century killed many workers, one of whom haunts the area still.
Wheal Coates, St Agnes. The ghosts of miners are reputed to haunt the tin mine here.
Prideaux Place, Padstow. An Elizabethan Manor house with an abundance of ghosts.
The Three Pilchards Pub, Polperro. The oldest pub in Polperro with a murderous ghost story to go with it.
Wellington House, Boscastle. One TripAdvisor reviewer didn’t have a very good experience in room number nine.
Queen’s Square, Penzance. George the ghost like to throw beer in the Co-op here.
Bodmin Jail. One of the most haunted places in the UK.
The Dolphin Tavern, Penzance. Three ghosts are said to be regulars at this pub.
https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/ten-most-haunted-places-cornwall-6062557
Spooky Southampton.
The Tudor House Museum. Visitors have odd feelings in this building.
Switch Nightclub. Ghostly experiences in the underground tunnels.
The Red Lion Pub. 21 ghosts frequent this establishment.
Royal Victoria Country Park. Netley Chapel in the park is said to be haunted by a Grey Lady.
https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/19651576.haunted-places-southampton/
Six haunted locations in Hampshire.
The Eclipse Inn. Hampshire Chronicle.
Basing House, Old Basing. Oliver Cromwell is said to haunt the house along with other spirits.
The Eclipse Inn, Winchester. Dame Alicia Lisle haunts the pub. She was executed here in 1685.
Dancing Man Brewery, Southampton. Ghosts have been wandering around the building.
The Red Lion, Southampton. Various spirits haunt this pub, including a former bar maid.
God Begot House, Ask Italian, Winchester. Staff have had some strange experiences here.
Wymering Manor. Another contender for most haunted building in the UK.
https://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/19644895.six-haunted-locations-hampshire/
Royston’s Haunted Heritage.
Banyers House. Room 4 is the place to stay for a supernatural experience.
Royston Cave. The cave is decorated with religious figures and is associated with The Knights Templar.
RAF Bassingbourn. A B17 and a lost air crew haunt the airfield.
Moco Cottages and Farm. The ghosts of murder victims were said to haunt the area. The cottages and farm no longer exist.
RAF Nuthampstead. Glen Miller and former airmen are the ghosts that haunt this airfield.
https://www.royston-crow.co.uk/news/royston-haunted-locations-8414438
Halloween Ghosts.
A mischievous phantom is said to reside in the cellar of the Court Oak pub in Birmingham (Image: BirminghamLive/Pixabay). Walesonline.
Ghosts that appear on the 31st October.
Todmorden, West Yorkshire. Devil Dogs.
Thirlmere, Cumbria. The drowned wedding.
Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. The screaming staircase.
Bournemouth, Dorset. The thirsty soldier.
Birmingham, West Midlands. A fussy phantom.
Ballymena, County Antrim. A headless robber.
Whitby, North Yorkshire. Lovers’ bells.
Hitchin, Hertfordshire. A ghostly monk.
Warminster, Wiltshire. Diabolic parties on Cley Hill.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/nine-halloween-hauntings-said-occur-21837505
St Albans Ghosts.
The historic city of St Albans has many ghostly stories to tell about it’s ancient past.
https://www.hertsad.co.uk/things-to-do/the-ghosts-of-st-albans-city-centre-8410458
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Ghosts and Hauntings
A round up of supernatural news stories from around the UK.
Haunted places to visit in Essex.
Revealed: The most haunted buildings in Essex. Daily Gazette.
Walton Pier, Walton is said to be the haunt of a fisherman.
St Leonards Church, the Hythe, the ghosts of five men who died here, are reported to haunt the church.
The Moot Hall, Maldon, dark figures, banging doors, footsteps and voices have been experienced in this old building.
Southend Pier, Southend, two ghosts have been reported although this is disputed.
Castle Park, Colchester, possible ghost of a Quaker who died here.
The Ship Inn, Clacton, rumours of something strange happening in this pub.
The Shoulder of Mutton, Fordham, said to be haunted by an old barmaid.
Horse and Groom, Braintree, strange smells, noises, an apparition and a man in the cellar, have been experienced here.
Billericay Police Station, Billericay, footsteps, banging, crashing and other disturbances are blamed on a former chief inspector.
https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/19647658.revealed-haunted-buildings-essex/
Haunted Hotels In Chester.
Ye Olde King’s Head, a number of TripAdvisor reviews mention strange activity at this old establishment.
Pied Bull Inn, Chester, haunted by the ghost of a man who fell down the cellar stairs 400 yrs ago.
George & Dragon, Chester, monks and Roman soldiers are some of the apparitions seen here.
The Coach House Inn, Chester, haunted by an elderly man.
An article with more details concerning Ye Olde King’s Head.
Haunted Chichester Shop.
Electric Lady Tattoo in Chichester has been the scene of some mysterious happenings. Objects flying across the room, footsteps and mysteries drops of water have been experienced over the years.
https://www.chichester.co.uk/news/people/objects-fly-across-room-of-haunted-chichester-shop-3406618
Eastbourne Ghost Hunter.
An Eastbourne ghost hunter who visited some of the most haunted places in the South East, has never seen a ghost.
https://www.sussexlive.co.uk/news/sussex-news/maybe-just-dont-like-me-6061614
Mysterious Bidston Hill.
Bidston Hill has a reputation for the supernatural. A millers ghost haunts the windmill, UFOs have been seen, murders took place here and stories of covens and demonic worship cling to the area.
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/tales-demonic-worship-ghosts-ufos-21863926
Attacked By A Ghost.
A paranormal investigator claims to have been injured by a ghostly entity.
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/mum-blood-running-down-arm-21919157
Wirrals Haunted Locations.
Riverview Pub, Birkenhead, poltergeist phenomena have been reported and the resident cat apparently can sense an invisible presence.
Boat Museum at the National Waterways Museum, footsteps, cold spots, doors slamming and a man with a flat cap have been reported.
Bidston Hill Windmill, a murdered millar has been seen frequenting his former home. And there’s a Werewolf as well.
Brimstage Hall, a White lady and a Black lady ghost are said to haunt the building.
Queensway Tunnel, an old police car and a young woman from the 1960s haunt the environs.
https://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/19660020.wirrals-haunted-locations-can-visit/
Herefordshire Historic and Ghostly Road Tour.
Ruined castles, spooky caves and centuries of bloody deeds, ghastly ghosts and fearsome folklore are all part of a new road trip tour which aims to explore the ‘darker’ side of Herefordshire’s history. Gloucestershire Live.
Hideous Histories of Herefordshire is a new road tour that takes in ruined castles, caves and perhaps the odd ghost or two.
Haunted Pluckly Village.
Pluckly in Kent is said to be the most haunted village in the UK with 12 ghosts including a ghostly coach and horses, a Red Lady and a screaming wood.
https://www.mylondon.news/whats-on/haunted-village-ghosts-london-pluckley-21584438
The First Ghosts, Online British Museum Event, 28th October 2021.
Clay cuneiform tablet.
© The Trustees of the British Museum.
Bettany Hughes and Irving Finkel discuss ‘The First Ghosts’
An online discussion about ghosts in the ancient world.
Booking details in the link.
https://www.britishmuseum.org/events/bettany-hughes-and-irving-finkel-discuss-first-ghosts
Haunted New Forest Cemetery.
A couple claim to have photographed a ghost at East Boldre Cemetery in the New Forest and are planning a Halloween stake out there.
https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/19640362.ghost-sighting-new-forest-cemetery/
The Other Ghosts Of Pendle Hill.
Pendle Hill Credit: Steve Houldsworth. Lancashire Live.
Pendle Hill is famous for it’s Witches and the Witch trials that took place in the area. A group of paranormal investigators claim there are more modern ghosts that haunt the hill including airmen, children and the shadow of a dog.
https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/modern-day-ghosts-spied-pendle-21537749
Muncaster Castle.
Muncaster Castle said to be haunted by a murdered girl and a White lady amongst other spectres.
https://www.lancs.live/whats-on/family-kids-news/cumbria-castle-haunted-murdered-girl-21902660
The Wife Of Ushers Well.
The Guardian.
The Wife of Ushers Well, a folk song with supernatural elements. Steeleye Span did a good version of this.
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/oct/04/poem-of-the-week-the-wife-of-ushers-well
Haunted Doncaster Railway Tunnel.
Paranormal investigator claims that an abandoned railway tunnel near Doncaster, is one of the most haunted places in the country.
Paranormal Activity At An Abandoned School.
This image is said to show the ghostly apparitions of ‘three or four children’ inside the Education Offices and Art College, on Eleanor Street, Grimsby (Image: Submitted). Grimsby Telegraph.
Paranormal investigators claim to have taken pictures of ghosts in an abandoned school in Grimsby.
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Vintage Halloween Costumes
Some Halloween costume ideas from the 1920’s/30’s/40’s.
There are Witches, Devils, Bats, Spiders and costumes with Halloween colours, so plenty of inspiration.
Some of these would have been made with crepe paper which can be sewn.
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Supernatural Scotland
Some spooky news from around Scotland.
Glasgow Ghost App.
The Haunted City Exploration Game and Tour, Ghost app maps out the most haunted places in Glasgow.
https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/glasgows-most-haunted-places-mapped-21721937
Spooky Ghost stories from Glasgow.
Have you ever heard the ghostly children at the Cathedral House hotel? (Image: Cathedral House)
The Mansfield Street Ghost.
A little girl haunts the Alien Wars at the Arches.
Blochairn House ghosts.
A Victorian lady haunts Barlinnie’s Surgery Wing.
The ghost of a murderer at Blythswood Square.
A ghostly presence at the Cathedral House Hotel’s
Cathedral Streets Grim Reaper.
A poltergeist at Glasgow Central Hotel.
St Vincent Street Victorian ghost.
A ghostly man on Dalmarnock Bridge.
https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/10-spooky-glasgow-ghost-stories-21861199
The most haunted places in Scotland.
Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen are top of the list.
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/scotlands-most-haunted-places-named-25203551
Mary king’s Close, Edinburgh.
A ghost has apparently been spotted on video at Mary King’s Close in Edinburgh. Mary King’s Close has a reputation for being very haunted.
https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/edinburgh-tall-man-ghost-spotted-21682534
The most haunted spots in Edinburgh.
William Burke, William Hare and Greyfriars Kirkyard.
The Cannongate Cannibal.
Major Thomas Weir, reputably was a Devil worshipping Wizard.
The Banshee haunted pub.
https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/history/edinburghs-most-haunted-spots-visit-21895402
Haunted Pub.
The Banshee Pub, Edinburgh is haunted by a number of ghosts.
The Arthur’s Seat Coffins.
Creepy museum collections to visit in Edinburgh.
Spooky Inverclyde.
Inverclyde one of the most haunted districts in Scotland.
Turnip Lantern.
A terrifying Halloween ghost turnip (Image: National Museum of Ireland/PA)
Instead of carving a Pumpkin why not try and carve a traditional Scottish Turnip Lantern instead.
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/go-traditional-scottish-carve-terrifying-25187887
Some Scottish Halloween Traditions.
Haunted Castles.
Fyvie Castle in Aberdeenshire (Image: Getty)
8 haunted Scottish Castles.
Earlshall Castle.
Castle of Park.
Drum Castle.
Ackergill Tower.
Glamis Castle.
Airth Castle.
Fyvie Castle.
Jedburgh Castle.
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/8-most-haunted-scottish-castles-25197686
10 of the most haunted places in Scotland.
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Supernatural Wales
Wales is a land that has an abundance of folklore, legends, customs and supernatural occurrences, both in out of the way ruins and within it’s busy towns and cities.
Whilst Halloween in the UK has been influenced by American customs, Wales still has a few customs and traditions of it’s own.
Welsh Halloween Customs
T. H. THOMAS
Image caption,An illustration depicting a Welsh witch, also known as a Gwrach
A BBC article from a few years back, about Welsh Halloween traditions.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-46019969
Many places in Wales are hosting special events over Halloween including tours and ghost hunts.
If you want to explore places yourself, please be careful, be respectful and get the landowners permission.
Enjoy.
The Most Haunted Places in Wales.
Information taken from the Paranormal Database reveals the spookiest places in Wales.
https://www.countytimes.co.uk/news/19635365.new-study-reveals-spookiest-places-wales/
Spookiest Welsh Town
Newport is apparently the scariest and most haunted Welsh Town.
Supernatural Cardiff
Cardiff Castle.
On the other hand Cardiff is also supposed to be the most haunted and spookiest place in Wales.
https://nation.cymru/news/cardiff-the-most-haunted-place-in-wales-according-to-paranormal-database/
Haunted lighthouse.
The Point of Ayr Lighthouse, near Prestatyn, North Wales, is said to be haunted by a former keeper.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/nostalgia/haunted-talacre-lighthouse-guarded-keeper-21827087
Beddgelert.
Would you stay at the Royal Goat Hotel? (Image: Daily Post Wales)
The legend of Gelert, the hound, is attached to this village. It’s an interesting story, though all is not quite what it seems.
https://www.mylondon.news/whats-on/beautiful-welsh-village-thats-rumoured-21671334
Haunted Silver Mine
The ghosts of Llywernog Silver Mines have been investigated by a team from Haunted Hunts.
Gwrych Castle
An aerial shot of Gwrych Castle before the temporary roofs were installed (Image: Chambers Conservation Ltd). Walesonline.
Made famous by I’m a Celebrity, this castle is said to be haunted by a number of spectres including a poltergeist butler.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/im-celebritys-gwrych-castle-haunted-21836311
Some Haunted Welsh Pubs to Visit.
Menai bridge and Caernarfon.
Two pubs with the same name, The Anglesey Arms are both said to be haunted.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/spooky-connection-between-two-north-21824466
Cardiff.
A pub manager fears the boozer’s resident spook nicknamed ‘Lady Lansdowne’ may leave staff too scared to come into work. Walesonline.
Spooky goings on at The Lansdowne Pub in Cardiff.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/watch-pub-manager-spooked-ghost-21538199
Carmarthen.
Is there a ghost at Cwrw, Carmarthen ?
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/landlord-spooked-video-footage-shows-21836178
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News On The Strange Side
News from around the UK that is a little on the unusual side.
Lost Komodo Dragon.
A lost pet poster has appeared in a London Street. For a Komodo Dragon.
Bizarre image shows “missing Komodo dragon” poster
Mystery Hums.
Image caption,The source of the noise is being investigated with it currently being a mystery
Nothing is more annoying than weird sounds keeping you awake. Luckily I’ve never experienced anything that’s gone on for more than a day or two.
Hopefully the cause is found and residents can get some peace.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-58880997
https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/stressed-out-halifax-woman-quits-21807720
https://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/people/mystery-noise-plagues-villagers-near-horsham-3390585
Mystery Vibrations Explained.
When you live in an urban area or by a busy road/railway lines, any sort of maintenance at night is a real pain. It’s not always obvious what’s causing the problem.
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/explanation-after-mystery-noise-leaves-21788971
Mystery Bangs.
Some unexplained bangs are probably loud fireworks. Sometimes it’s a sonic boom which can be caused by jet aircraft and in some cases meteors.
https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/mystery-massive-bang-heard-burpham-21615597
Tracks Exposed Leading into the sea.
Some interesting tracks have been exposed leading into the sea at Barmouth, which has led to some wild speculations.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/mystery-railway-tracks-disappear-sea-21812768
A Mystery find.
Dog Walker finds odd sword shaped object in Bosham, Sussex.
Old Octagonal House.
The smallest council house in Britain, old and an unusual shape. Anyone living there has to open the house for visits.
https://www.essexlive.news/whats-on/essexs-octagonal-council-house-oldest-6036850
Warning about black cats being stolen.
A cat owner received a letter warning him to keep his car safe as it might ger stolen over Halloween.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/cat-owner-sent-mysterious-note-21625382
White Moles in Wales.
There were apparently frog eating white moles in a particular area in Montgomeryshire.
https://www.countytimes.co.uk/news/19635294.mystery-frog-eating-white-mole-montgomeryshire/
Mystery spider
A large spider is unerving a family in Tetbury, Gloucestershire.
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/mystery-giant-8-inch-spider-25071816
Big Cat Sightings.
There have been a number of big cat sightings in Cheshire and Wirral.
Mystery Light.
A strange light has been seen, hovering over Colwyn Bay, in North Wales.
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Folklore
A few interesting articles on folklore and traditions. The UK has a wealth of folklore, myths, legends, traditions and customs. Some are widespread, others confined to a specific place.
People are familiar with celebrations like Christmas and Easter, yet up and down the country there are many events that take place throughout the year.
If you do visit any of the places I mention, please be respectful, don’t damage anything, don’t litter and ask permission if it’s private property. Some places have tours so worth checking what’s going on.
Enjoy.
Caynton Caves.
The opening to the cave
The caves are on the Historic England data base and are thought to be 18th/19th century in date. They were probably a grotto. So not a new discovery. Caves though attract a lot of folklore so no surprise that these particular ones have been connected with the Knights Templars.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/youtuber-discovers-knights-templar-cave-21787426
Hertfordshire Puddingstone.
Image caption,The stone’s discovery has been called “fascinating” by Hertfordshire County Council
A piece of rock, known as Puddingstone, found during construction of a bypass, has been placed in the village of Little Hadham. There are folklore traditions associated with this particular type of rock.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-58663801
John Dees Mirror
John Dee was an adviser to Elizabeth I and was rumoured to have dabbled in the black arts. His Obsidian mirror is now thought to have originally come from Mesoamerica.
The Pendle Witches.
The tragic story of the Pendle witches in Lancashire.
Victorian Death Traditions .
The Victorians had a lot of traditions around death, however I’m a bit dubious about some of these. Myths have sprung up about certainly practices that are not quite true.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/creepy-victorian-death-traditions-sin-25184077
Plant lore.
Some unusual plants some of which have folklore and traditions attached to them.
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/weird-plants.html
Monster legends including Loch Ness.
A new book, Scottish Legends: 55 Mythical Monsters by Dr Aaron Mullins, delves into the myths and legends of Scotland. Loch Ness if of course included.
Brecon Folklore.
The Brecons are a beautiful place to visit and are steeped in legend and folklore. One of the most famous stories concerns the Lady of Llyn y Fan Fach, a fairy who married a mortal.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/travel/beauty-spot-brecon-beacons-steeped-21708221
Conkers.
I can remember playing conkers as a child, It’s not as popular as it once was, though it has nothing to do with health and safety gone bad as some would like to think. Things change. Who knows it might become popular again.
Well Dressing.
Villages Saddleworth have continued the old tradition of Well Dressing this year.
Scottish Halloween Traditions.
Halloween is considered to be an American import yet the traditions and folklore ofHalloween are very old, especially in places like Scotland, Ireland and to a lesser extent in Wales and Cornwall, although at one point they were probably more widespread across the UK generally.
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/family-kids/scottish-halloween-traditions-you-need-25158375
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The Strange and Unusual
Some interesting, unusual and maybe a little strange, stories that have caught my eye.
From doorbell ringing slugs to a 19th century Astronomer with a pyramid grave, the UK certainly has some interesting and sometimes bizarre stories to tell.
Enjoy.
Slug Rings Doorbell.
An amusing story of a slug ringing someones doorbell.
A spider decided to make it’s home in front of mine. It looked like a giant spider was attacking the flats opposite.
Unexplained Portsmouth.
Portchester Castle. Picture: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images
From the disappearance of Lionel ‘Buster’ Crabb to UFOs and unsolved murders, Portsmouth has it’s fair share of mysteries.
https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/people/6-of-portsmouths-most-shocking-unsolved-mysteries-3394320
Lightning Folklore.
Some folklore and stories concerning lightning.
I was camping during a violent storm in Ashdown Forest and a tree next to the campsite got struck by lightning. I have never been so frightened.
Mystery Vehicle in Devon.
Local people have been speculating on the origins of this unusual vehicle. I think the suggestion it’s aliens is someone having a bit of fun.
https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/mystery-alien-vehicle-zips-through-6031869
John Dee’s Mirror.
John Dee’s Obsidian mirror may have Aztec origins.
A very interesting article about mirrors and they’re mystical and occult history.
I would recommend going to see this and other items that belonged to John Dee in the British Museum.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-aztec-origins-of-a-mysterious-elizabethan-mirror
British Big Cats.
A Countryfile podcast on mystery big cats in the Cotswolds.
I grew up not far from the haunt of the Beast of Bluebell Hill although I never saw anything myself.
However I do know a few people who have seen big cats at Bluebell Hill and in other parts of the country.
https://www.countryfile.com/podcast/mystery-big-cats-cotswolds/
Another Welsh Dinosaur.
A dinosaur fossil, found in the 1950’s in Wales, has been discovered to be a new species and has been named Pendraig milnerae.
The Natural History Museum, Wales in Cardiff, is a great place to visit. It has a Dinosaur gallery plus a model and fossil remains of Dracoraptor hanigani, which was found in 2014 not far from Cardiff, as well as other fossils found in Wales.
Ladybird Invasion.
Basically the weather is on the turn, Winter is coming and ladybirds are looking for a nice place to hibernate, which just so happens to be human dwellings.
https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/uk-ladybird-infestation-2021-hits-21811595
Washed up Sea Creatures.
By-the-wind-sailors a colonial hydroid, have been washing up on Welsh beaches. The Autumn and Winter storms often wash them ashore around the British coast.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/strange-looking-by-wind-sailor-21805537
Letters Blaming Satan for Covid, Posted Through Residents Doors.
Residents in Birmingham are receiving letters claiming Satan is responsible for the Covid Pandemic.
Mystery Wooden Head in Norfolk.
Mystery surrounds the whereabouts of a carved wooden head said to be associated with Witchcraft, that was stolen in 1967.
https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/weird-norfolk-witchcraft-mystery-field-dalling-8392226
Gold Necklace Discovered During Fireplace Renovation in Wales.
The necklace could have been deliberately placed by the fireplace to protect the cottage from bad luck.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/buried-gold-necklace-protected-north-21780475
The Irish Cave Where Halloween Was Born.
PHOTOGRAPH BY PHOTOGRAPH RONAN O’CONNELL
Supposedly Halloween has it’s roots in Iron Age Ireland. I’m sceptical, Iron Age tribes weren’t restricted to Ireland and what sparse evidence we have suggests similar festivals over a wide area of Europe.
The 19th Century Grave of Charles Piazzi Smyth, Astronmer Royal For Scotland.
Charles Piazzi Smyth had some interesting ideas about the Egyptian Pyramids, hence his Pyramid tomb in St John’s Sharow Churchyard, Ripon.
My GoFund Me page.
My Ko-Fi page.
My Redbubbleshop.
https://www.redbubble.com/people/amanda150771/shop?asc=u
My Teepublic shop.
http://tee.pub/lic/J5luNsFVkxUi
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