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Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Then, adding horror to horror, a pair of thin, long-fingered hands placed themselves on my stomach and proceeded to inch their way up my body. They crawled underneath my own hands resting on my chest. I gripped the bony fingers to push them away, but I couldn't - I was not strong enough. As they neared my throat, I thought I was about to die.
When the Slater family heard what sounded like a baby crying in their new house, they had no idea that it...
Author
Series
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
From paranormal manifestations at Devizes Castle to the the White Lady of Avebury Manor, who sharply grabs the unwary by the shoulders as she searches for lost lover who fell during the Civil War, this spine-tingling collection of supernatural tales is sure to appeal to anyone interested in Wiltshire's haunted heritage. This enthralling selection of newspaper reports and first-hand accounts recalls strange and spooky happenings in Wiltshire's ancient...
Author
Series
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
St Albans is a city steeped in history, a place of former martyrs, Roman legions, battles, bloodshed... and ghosts. Here the paranormal history of this remarkable area is brought vividly to life in the first dedicated guide to its unique haunted heritage that presents true encounters with the world of the strange and the unseen. Paranormal historian Paul Adams opens case files both ancient and modern to compile a chilling collection of supernatural...
Author
Series
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Haunted Lambeth is a collection of real-life stories of apparitions and poltergeists from all across the London Borough of Lambeth.
Included are the ghost stories of Lambeth Palace, the terrifying tradition of the 'Tomb of the Tradescants', a ghost at The Old Vic Theatre, the dream house that haunted the entertainer Roy Hudd, supernatural echoes of Waterloo's Necropolis Railway, the ghosts of Ruth Ellis and others at Streatham's Caesar's Nightclub....
Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
The most terrifying British ghosts are brought together in this, a unique and original compilation of spine-chilling true encounters both ancient and modern. Not for the faint of heart, this book contains over thirty compelling experiences that reveal a dark and disturbing reality to the realm of the paranormal – deadly curses and murderous ghosts, violent poltergeists, haunted relics and spirit possession – all unsettling insights into a frightening...
Author
Series
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
The London borough of Enfield is full of haunted locations, but only a handful of them have ever been featured in books. Haunted Enfield brings together all of the stories, legends, and documented evidence of the supernatural from around the borough into one volume. Who are the ghostly figures that roam the corridors of Trent Park mansion, Forty Hall, and Myddelton House? Why does the shade of a little girl haunt the King and Tinker pub? Where does...
Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
From heart-stopping accounts of apparitions, manifestations and related supernatural phenomena to first-hand encounters with ghouls and spirits, this collection of stories contains both new and well-known spooky stories from around Staffordshire. Compiled by the Wolverhampton Express & Star's own psychic agony uncle, Philip Solomon, this terrifying assortment of tales includes details of long-reported poltergeist activity at Sinai House, strange goings-on...
Author
Series
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Covering a wide variety of aerial phenomena, from ghostly aircraft to haunted airfields, and from UFOs to rains of frogsAlthough the saying, "Pigs might fly" may bring a smile to one's lips, even stranger things have been reported as appearing in Britain's skies over the centuries. Eye-witnesses have testified that various terrifying and bizarre forms have appeared in the skies, from ghostly planes, phantom airships and UFOs, to reports of sky serpents,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Sumter County's serene beauty is cloaked by mystery -- a Seminole sage's timeless spell, a lurking swamp monster, a family's spirited legacy and the ghostly cries of brokenhearted souls. Floridian bad boys, mobsters and bank robbers line the pages of Sumter County's criminal past. Murder, mayhem and mystery are embedded in our cultural timeline, from the indigenous eradication to the present-day retirement utopia. Step into the paranormal possibilities...
Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Tunbridge Wells is a town steeped in history-and history, of course, means ghost stories. Join Neil Arnold for a unique and spinetingling excursion into the darkest corners and eeriest locations of this old town. Be chilled by all manner of sinister tales and things that do more than just bump in the night. Meet the phantoms of the Pantiles-said to number at least 20, and stroll through a plethora of haunted shops, houses, and ancient woodlands. After...
11) Haunted Dundee
Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
This chilling collection of true-life tales is teeming with terrifying hauntings from in and around Dundee. Featuring stories of unexplained phenomena, apparitions, and poltergeists-including the tales of the White Ladies of Coffin Mill and Balgay Bridge, the hauntings of the historic ships Discovery and Unicorn, and a host of modern ghost sightings-this book is guaranteed to make your blood run cold. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources,...
Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Since prehistoric times, mankind has had a fascination with death and ghosts. Whether we regard them as just tales others tell or encounter them ourselves, they cannot easily be dismissed. The folk of Hartlepool are a practical lot-best known for their pragmatic hanging of a monkey as a Napoleonic spy. But with its rich history, ghosts abound from the earliest dates from the Saxon era, but it has found company over the centuries! While up in the former...
Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
With subjects ranging from the Croglin Vampire and the Renwick Cockatrice to witchcraft and the Cursing Stone of Carlisle, this collection of first-hand accounts contains all manner of weird and wonderful events from Cumbria's long and tumultuous history. With more than 50 photographs, both archive and modern, and sightings of everything from lake monsters and anomalous big cats to fairies, phantom airships and the Solway Spaceman, prepare to be astonished!...
Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Steeped in legend and mystery, the dramatic coastline of North Cornwall is riddled with stories of hauntings throughout history. The eerie wilds of Bodmin Moor, the haunted historic castles and of course the spirited, rugged coastline all have terrifying tales to tell. Michael Williams has been at the heart of some incredible investigations, and shares here some of the most chilling accounts of hauntings. Including previously unpublished accounts...
16) Haunted Southend
Author
Series
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
The popular seaside resort of Southend-on-Sea has long been a haven for holidaymakers, but the town also harbours some disturbing secrets...Discover the darker side of Southend with this spooky collection of spine-chilling tales from around the town. From ghostly sightings in Hadleigh Castle, ominous sounds and smells on the seafront and tales of mysterious shapes at the town's pubs and taverns, this book is guaranteed to make your blood run cold....
17) Strange Powers
Author
Publisher
Diversion Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Three case studies in the paranormal shed light on the limits of human potential. During his research for his major study The Occult, Colin Wilson became fascinated by three people whom he interviewed extensively. Strange Powers compiles and analyzes the compelling stories of Robert Leftwich, a retired sales manager in Sussex with proven powers as a dowser who also is able to take journeys out of his physical body; Mrs. Eunice Beattie, a hospital...
Author
Publisher
Rockpool Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Discover the path of ancient magick and lore with Magickal Unicorns. Learn to awaken, connect and heal with these magickal creatures as you shift your personal energy to a different realm. Wishes, invocations, meditations and easy to learn spell-work all feature in this book, enhancing our natural magickal abilities to bring about healing and balance into our lives.Unique spells for Unicorn magickMagickal exercises for power and guidanceEnchanting...
Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
In 1945 the celebrated psi-researcher Harry Price published Poltergeist over England, popularizing the word poltergeist (German for "noisy ghost") and making famous the kind of physical haunting characterised by thrown objects, mysterious noises, and damage by fire or water. Now, for the first time, an astonishing array of historical Scottish poltergeist cases are gathered together, from the Middle Ages to the modern period, unearthing many episodes...
20) Haunted Farnham
Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
This fascinating collection reveals the dark side of Farnham's history. President of The Ghost Club for thirty-three years, Peter Underwood has been called 'a giant in psychical research,' and 'the world's leading ghost-hunter.' He has personally investigated hundreds of hauntings during his career, and brings his expertise to bear on his home county in this amazing selection of tales. The town's pubs, castle, church, homes, and shops are all included...
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