Paranormal Nights

Man ‘spots dead mother’s ghost’ in guesthouse photo

Duncan — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:56:58 +0000

When a father of two saw a photograph of a ghostly figure peering out of the window of a former guesthouse, he cried: ‘That’s my mother!’

David Grimshaw was certain it was his mother Frances, who died at 87 last year, after being shown the snap taken by a man demolishing the building.

The 59-year-old was stunned and added: ‘I’m totally convinced – no one else looks like that. She had glasses and big earrings and she used to wear a dress with a bow at the front.’

While some may think the ghost is just a mere reflection, Mr Grimshaw remained convinced. He said: ‘She used to stand in that room for hours on the phone – it was the guesthouse reception and she took bookings from there.

‘She would have been horrified if she had known the house was being demolished because it was beautiful, so maybe that is why she’s turned up.’

The demolition team had felt an eerie chill at Meadowbank House. Worker Stuart Shan said: ‘The day before we took the photo, I noticed the chandelier swinging on its own.’

And demolition supervisor Robert Johnson, who took the photo, added: ‘It wasn’t until I got home and showed my wife that we spotted the woman.

‘You can see the jewellery on her and everything,’ he said. ‘I’ve never seen anything like this before – the image is so clear. I’ve always been a sceptic but I’ll have to believe in ghosts now.’

The building in Kendal, Cumbria, has now been demolished to make room for a new commercial property.

Source: http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/888551-man-spots-dead-mothers-ghost-in-guesthouse-photo#ixzz1kmwmCdQ6

Dictaphone Clips from Events

Ian — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:02:58 +0000

The following are Dictaphone Clips taken from the Investigation of Warwick Crown Court on November 19th 2011

breath in the dungeon area

voice answering question

voice in the dungeon area

voice in the dungeon area 1

thump in courtroom 1

whistle in courtroom 1

The following are Dictaphone Clips taken at the Halloween Special Investigation of Guys Cliffe House on 29th October 2011

voice in coach house

walkie talkie in coach house

breath in the cave

murmur in the cave

voice in the cave

knock in the aldwin porter

voice in the aldwin porter

voice in the chapel

The following are Dictaphone Clips taken at then Investigation of Guys Cliffe House on 8th October 2011

voice in wine cellar

knock in the chapel

The following are Dictaphone Clips taken at the Investigation of Warwick Castle on 16th September 2011

noise in corridoor

thud downstairs corridoor

voice in corridoor

voice in corridoor 1

voice in the kingmaker

The following are Dictaphone Clips taken at the Investigation of The Falstaff, Stratford Upon Avon on 3rd September 2011

noise1 – downstairs

noise – downstairs

noise in answer to jo’s question

breath – upstairs

The following are Dictaphone Clips taken at a Private Investigation of Guys Cliffe House on 20th August 2011

girls voice aldwin porter

noise in the chapel

voice in the chapel

voice in the chapel 1

2 knocks

breath in the coach house

noise in the coach house

thumps in the coach house

voice in the coach house

voice in the coach house 1

voice

GUYS CLIFFE HOUSE

Family & Friends Event at Guys Cliffe House on 2nd July 2011.

Clicking noise from Wine Cellar

voice answering sarah

Voice from Wine cellar

walkie talkie in the wine cellar

voice answering ian

voice followed by a knock

voice in the kitchen

breath in the coach house

breath-voice answering kevins question

screech in the coach house

voice & 3 knocks in the coach house

voice in the coach house

voice in the coach house1

whistle in the coach house

answer to a question in the cave

voice in the cave

voice in the cave 1

voice in the cave 2

WARWICK CROWN COURT

The following are clips from our Paranormal Investigation of Warwick Crown Court on June 4th 2011.

breath in the courtroom

murmur in the courtroom

voice in the courtroom

GUYS CLIFFE HOUSE

Advanced Ghost Hunt

Voice in the Wine Cellar

voice in the kitchen area

Guys Cliffe House – Friday 13th May

Loud Thump – Chapel

TETTENHALL TOWERS

The following are clips from our Paranormal Investigation of Tettenhall Towers, Wolverhampton in March 2011.

2 Knocks at Tettenhall Towers

Noise Tettenhall Towers

Voice at Tettenhall Towers

voice on radio

Keep an eye out for more clips appearing here.

AMY WINEHOUSE IS HAUNTING PETE DOHERTY’S FLAT

Duncan — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:21:36 +0000

JUNKIE rocker Pete Doherty has fled to Paris because he says the ghost of Amy Winehouse is haunting his London flat.

He told pals the 27-year-old’s spirit visited him three or four times at the pad close to where she died in Camden in July.

Doherty claims he saw ghostly images in his bedroom and her reflection in his windows late at night.

The Babyshambles frontman, 32, who was a friend of the Back to Black singer, says he is too frightened to return.

A pal said: “He is utterly convinced that he has seen her ghost.

“A lot of people will think his visions are probably drug-induced but he claims he is clean.”

Doherty was close friends with Amy and was left devastated after her death.

According to pals he was so distressed he couldn’t bring himself to go and pay his last respects.

Source www.thesun.co.uk

Wine snob ghost ‘haunting pub’

Duncan — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:19:08 +0000

A “wine snob” ghost is lurking in the cellar of a pub making its feelings known about the house wine, it has been claimed.

The ghost, named Corky by regulars at the Court Oak pub in Harborne, Birmingham, apparently has very strong opinions about the wine list.

The pub, part of the Sizzling chain, is built on the site of a 17th century hanging ground, sparking speculation that Corky may be the ghost of someone who died there years ago.

Pub manager Anne Tyler said the ghost had given its opinion about the wine on offer every Halloween for the last few years.

She said smashed bottles of red and white house wine were discovered in the cellar until the selection was upgraded.

Nuala Gallagher, of Sizzling Pubs, said: “It isn’t so much things that go bump in the night as things going smash in the night at the Court Oak.

“People have spotted the figure of a man, aged about 60, behind the bar and the staff have felt his presence numerous times over the years.

“But it is Corky’s insistence on certain wines that set him apart as a spirit.

“It only ever happens at this time of year when Halloween is in sight. If the pub has a house wine that is not to his liking, he makes his feelings known by smashing bottle after bottle of it in the cellar until it is changed for a wine he approves of.

“He’s a bit of a wine snob, which is why he’s been named Corky by customers.”

Source; msn.co.uk

Drakelow Tunnels Ghost Hunt

Lynne — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:56:44 +0000

Drakelow Tunnels are spread over 285,000 square feet. Originally constructed for use by Rover in WWII under the Ministry of Aircraft Production’s Shadow Factory Scheme, the tunnels were mainly used for machine workshops and additional storage for Rover.

After WWII the tunnels got a second lease of life during the Cold War where the Government took control of the site as a Regional Seat of Government (RSG) in case of a nuclear attack. Less than a half of the site was converted for use during the Cold War period, where new rooms and equipment were installed. The RSG would accommodate important local and national government personnel as well as the armed forces and a small amount of medical staff. In the 1980’s the Government refurbished many parts of the nuclear side although this was short lived as the site was sold off in the early 1990’s when the Cold War had ended.

During the construction of Drakelow there have been 6 rumoured deaths. From roof collapses to fatal human error. Most hauntings in the tunnels 1-4 are connected with their traumatic and tragic deaths.

There have been many reports of experiences of activity by the visitors and more recent workers inside the tunnels.

The presence of a worker who died during its construction is still known to move objects.

Come and join the Paranormal Nights team in this maze of dark tunnels…

There will be no electricity available so please bring a flask along and we’ll provide any refreshments that we can, and of course don’t forget your torches!

Valentines Ghost Hunt at Warwick Crown Court

Lynne — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:19:32 +0000

The historic Warwick Crown Court closed its doors for the final time in December 2010, which has served justice for more than 500 years.

If walls could talk the ancient stone structure of Warwick Crown Court would be able to offer an illuminating insight into some of the country’s most fascinating criminal cases.

Shire Hall was home to Warwick Assizes from the late 15th century until 1972, when the justice system was re-organised to be replaced by the crown court.

For hundreds of years, villains have seen their freedom snatched away by fearsome judges determined to preserve the highest standards of law and order, while others have faced the gallows for crimes which today would not even warrant a community order.

Perhaps the sailor Philip Matsell who was one of the last criminals to be publically hanged for the shotting of a ‘peace officer’ may join us on the night…….

Why not join the Paranormal Nights team as we investigate what convicted souls still roam the Court House on this special Valentines Ghost Hunt, a spooky treat for that special person…..

Spirits of St Marys Guildhall, Coventry

Lynne — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:36:38 +0000

Nestled deep in the cobbled streets of Coventry City lies St Mary’s Guildhall, having housed some famous residents over the years it is well known for being haunted.St. Mary’s Guildhall in Coventry, Warwickshire was built in 1340 – 1460 The building which is scheduled as an ancient monument was restored in 1824 and is thought to include parts of a 12th Century Castle within its South Wall.
The guildhall served as the combined headquarters of the united guilds of the Holy Trinity St. Mary, St. John the Baptist and St. Katherine.
Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned at this very building for three months from November 1569 before her transfer to Fotheringay for her execution under the orders of Queen Elizabeth I.
St. Mary’s Guildhall has many majestic rooms to investigate each with a unique history and atmosphere of their own such as the Medieval Great Hall, the Drapers’ Room, Fullers room, Mercers Room, Tanners Suite, Armoury and Under croft. There are many reports of Paranormal activity from people who visit this location so it should come as no surprise that apparitions and sightings and other paranormal phenomena are quite common to staff and visitors. Dare you join the Paranormal Nights team for a haunting night in this ancient building……

Warwick Caste offer spook solution to Prince Wiliam

Ian — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:19:26 +0000

STAFF at Warwick Castle

have offered to help Prince William and Kate Middleton come to terms with news that their London residence is haunted – by holding a sleepover in their dungeons. An invitation to the castle has been extended to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who plan to live in a Kensington Palace apartment. But the building is infamous for being the home of many ghosts and ghouls with the spirits of Queen Mary, Peter the Wild Boy and a sinister figure never identified. To help ease them in ahead of their move, Warwick Castle wants to welcome the couple to meet some of their spookiest residents. They’ve even offered the services of the castle’s para-psychologist to take them into the dungeons and possibly meet a selection of ghoulish residents including the wailing plague victims Milly, Molly and Manky. But it seems unlikely the offer will be accepted with the couple’s representatives claiming they are not aware of an invitation.

This was taken from Coventry Telegrap.net and is copyright by the articles owner

Is a Stratford-upon-Avon hotel Britain’s most haunted?

Duncan — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:06:36 +0000

IS this Britain’s most haunted hotel?

Built in the 12th century, Ettington Park, near Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, is one of the oldest buildings in the Midlands.

And things, it seems, regularly go bump in the night.

The hall was originally a family home to the Shirleys until Sewallis Shirley died in 1912. It then changed hands several times until 1935 when it became a nursing home.

During the Second World War it was turned into a Prisoner of War camp for Italian soldiers.

Its next incarnation was as a nightclub.

But it became derelict after being destroyed by fire in 1979, until it was rescued by a hotel chain in 1983 and restored to its former glory.

And it seems its chequered history has refused to allow the building to rest in peace.

Hotel guests have reported spooky goings-on, including:

l Footsteps have been heard clomping around empty rooms;

l Mysterious floating figures have stared out of windows;

l The sound of billiard balls clinking against one another in a deserted library;

l A floating candle was seen on an oak mantelpiece;

l An elderly Victorian lady has been seen in the Conservatory;

l Women’s voices have been heard in an empty drawing room;

l Books have been known to fly from shelves in the library;

l On the main staircase, the ghost of Mary, a servant who died in a fall, has been seen.

The reports have got the neo-Gothic mansion featured in an online directory of the country’s scariest overnight stays, www.hauntedhotelguide.com.

One guest, Stan Smit, has written on the website: “I stayed in the Old Tower Room, and I had to go downstairs to complain to the manager about the people in the room above me.

“I was awakened at 1.30am with them stomping around and banging doors.

“The manager stared at me for a moment, then said: ‘But sir, there is no room above yours, only the attic’.

“I then discovered that 200 years ago a woman had been hanged in the attic, directly above my room.”

A second guest said: “A friend of mine used to work here.

“In a particular room, the telephone used to ring the hotel reception switchboard, even though there was no-one staying in it.

“On another occasion the hotel had been gutted by fire. Workmen arrived on the first morning to commence the building’s reconstruction and noticed a white figure looking out of one of the first-floor windows.

“It wasn’t until they were well inside the premises that they noticed there was no room there. It had been destroyed by the fire.”

The hotel is set in 40 acres of rolling countryside six miles away from medieval Stratford.

It was used as a location for the 1963 film chiller The Haunting, one of the creepiest ghost movies ever made.

The Warwickshire hotel is not the only Midland stately home to make it on to www.hauntedhotelguide.com. Also included is Coombe Abbey, in Coventry, Warwickshire.

It is renowned for its ghostly inhabitants, one of whom is Abott Geoffrey, who was brutally murdered in 1345.

The website also covers the 16th century manor house Madeley Court. Guests have reported seeing mysterious dark shapes hovering by the windows, ghostly Victorian maids in the corridors and phantom monks in the gardens.

Source sunday mercury

Steve Herbert (Paranormalnights Medium)

Duncan — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:39:53 +0000

At a very young age I knew I was able to talk to people who have passed over. I did not understand until I was in my twenties, then I knew what it meant. I have always had an interest in the paranormal and enjoy investigating looking for the proof.