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Montpelier Road, Ealing
In 1944, whilst in this Victorian property with his father, a young Andrew Green felt an overwhelming urge to throw himself from an upstairs window. Thankfully his father pulled him back from the edge and both were unscathed. The incident sparked Green's lifelong interest in the supernatural and he returned to photograph the house years later, capturing an image of a girl in Victorian dress in the upstairs window - the same window he tried to leap from years earlier. The house, now known as 'The Suicide House', has a long history of people making the same jump. The figure in the window is believed to be a girl who took her own life in 1886. Green's photograph appears on the cover of his book, Ghost Hunting: A Practical Guide
Kington Gorge, Isle of Wight
On New Year's Eve, at the stroke of midnight, the apparition of a long-since demolished house can be seen. It appears with a party in full swing - music, revellers and all. Then, it simply vanishes.
Tring Train Station, Hertfordshire
Here once stood the house of Sir Guy de Gravade, legendary alchemist who made the diabolic contract with the devil. One evening, servant John Bond accidentally blew the house to smithereens. Each year, master and servant are said to roam the area.
Wistman's Wood, Devon
This forest of stunted oak and moss-covered rock is home to the Wisht Hounds. With huge fangs and glowing yellow eyes, the pack hunt across the moor and devour anyone foolish enough to be out there past sunset.
Chiswick House, London
Described by her uncle as ‘the wickedest mischievous jade upon earth’, Lady Burlington (d.1758) is said to haunt the master bedroom. A recent visitor was shocked to see Lady B's distinctive reflection in the residences only original mirror, which hangs in said bedroom.
The Ancient Ram Inn, Gloucestershire
Constructed in 1145 atop an ancient pagan burial ground and Lay Lines connected to Glastonbury, the building has a multitude of resident spirits, including an incubus and succubus. One of the most famous wraiths is that of a witch who sought refuge at the Inn during the 1500s. She was discovered, burned at the stake and now lingers in The Ancient Ram.
Oxford Castle, Oxfordshire
During the 1970s, a séance was conducted in one of the medieval castle's prison cells. The heinous shade that the group awoke was so active and malevolent, it had to be exorcised by a priest. Whilst the rite was largely successful, a shadow still lingers.
The Cage, St Osyth, Essex
Used as a medieval gaol, 13 convicted witches, including Ursula Kemp, were kept here before seven of them were hanged in 1582. The house is said to be so haunted that a recent owner had to flee after being terrorised by a ghostly figure and a demonic goat.
Theatre Royal, London
During a 2009 performance of Waiting for Godot, Sir Patrick Stewart came off stage and said to co-star, Sir Ian McKellen, ‘I just saw a ghost on stage during act one’. The spirit was that of John Buckstone, who died in 1879 and had a successful career here.
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