Ghosts and poltergeists Books
The History Press Ltd Essex Ghost Tales
Book SynopsisThe stories in this haunting collection are as ancient and recent, powerful and fantastical, real and imaginary as the ghosts of myth and legend they feature. Here you will find chilling tales of long-dead Vikings, stirred by the darkness of an eclipse; a wild forest with a wicked secret in its roots; the feared cross on Gallows Hill; a restless Grey Lady forever searching for her revenge; and the killing of a dead man. Read about phantom highwaymen; dastardly smugglers; mysterious pasts; foul murders and one-eyed strangers, all twisted into Essex's history and brought to life by noted storyteller Robert Hallmann. Richly illustrated with original drawings, these spine-tingling stories interweave fact and fiction to create perfect tales for reading under the covers on stormy nights.
£9.49
The History Press Ltd Ghosts of Wales
Book SynopsisThis book reveals for the first time 50 terrifying – and in some cases, comical – cases dating from 1837 to 1901, unearthed from archive newspapers.
£14.39
The History Press Ltd Devon Ghost Tales
Book SynopsisHaunting tales to be enjoyed on dark winters’ nightsTrade ReviewJanet Dowling’s respect for the spirit and setting is tangible: you get the feeling she has hollowed herself out and let the story come through as it sees fit – each story a ghost in its own right. A beautifully balanced and pitch-perfect collection, this is for all fans of the eerie, uncanny and the downright spooky. -- JANE TALBOT * AUTHOR OF THE FAERY THORN *
£11.69
The History Press Ltd Haunted Yorkshire
Book SynopsisYorkshire ghost stories, legends and history
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The History Press Ltd Haunted Gloucester
Book SynopsisGloucester''s historic docks have some strange stories to tell and the city''s twelfth-century cathedral also has its secrets. From a ghostly procession at Berkeley Castle to the Grey Lady at the old Theatre Royal, this new and fascinating collection of strange sightings and happenings in the city''s streets, churches and public houses is sure to appeal to anyone intrigued by Gloucester''s haunted heritage.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Haunted Hastings
Book SynopsisFrom heart-stopping accounts of apparitions, manifestations and related supernatural phenomena to first-hand encounters with ghouls and spirits, this collection of stories contains new and well-known spooky tales from in and around Hastings. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources Haunted Hastings contains a chilling range of ghostly phenomena. From the haunted staircase at Hastings library in Claremont and the singing spectre of Hastings College, to the mysterious witches'' footsteps in the Stag Inn and the phantom coach and horses that gallops up the High Street on a dark winter''s night, this phenomenal gathering of ghostly goings-on is bound to captivate anyone interested in the supernatural history of the area.
£11.69
The History Press Ltd Haunted Suffolk
Book SynopsisFrom heart-stopping accounts of apparitions, manifestations and related supernatural phenomena to first-hand encounters with ghouls and spirits, this collection of stories contains a new and well-known spooky tales from around the county of Suffolk. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources Haunted Suffolk contains a chilling range of ghostly phenomena. Over 150 locations - including the Eagle Street poltergeist in Ipswich and the abbey ruins'' Brown Monk and Grey Nun in Bury St Edmunds - featured here create a scary selection of ghostly goings-on that is bound to captivate anyone interested in the supernatural history of the area.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Haunted Oxford
Book SynopsisNew and well-known spooky tales from around the historic City of Oxford.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Ghost Pets and Spirit Animals
Book SynopsisGhost enthusiasts and pet lovers can combine their passion in this unique publication which will make a most absorbing read for animal lovers and those interested in the paranormal
£9.49
The History Press Ltd Haunted Birmingham
Book SynopsisTerrifying true-life tales of ghosts, spirits and apparitions of all kinds in Birmingham.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Witches and Ghosts of Pendle and the Ribble
Book SynopsisThe area round Pendle Hill (Burnley, Nelson, Colne and over to Skipton) has long been associated with witches and ghostly goings on. This is a collection of myths and tales about the infamous witches. It appeals to those with an interest in the history of the region.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Haunted Bury St Edmunds
Book SynopsisThis book is based on spooky stories based on life-long traditions which have been handed down from earlier generations.
£11.69
The History Press Ltd Haunted Shrewsbury
Book SynopsisFrom heart-stopping accounts of poltergeists to first-hand encounters with ghouls, this will appeal to anyone who wants to know more about Shrewsbury''s mysterious history. Drawing on historical and 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 and 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. Martin Wood is a town crier and toastmaster. He has had an interest in ghosts for many years and for the past ten years has been leading evening tours of Shrewsbury, looking at the sites of known ghosts.
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The History Press Ltd Haunted Somerset
Book SynopsisThis collection of stories and twice-told tales from around Somerset lifts the shrouds off many new and legendary hauntings, including some spine-tingling experienes as recounted to the author by Somerset townsfolk, villagers and visitors. Researching historical and contemporary sources. Haunted Somerset reveals its uniquely supernatural heritage from a coffin on the road, eerie Bath, the phantoms of Sedgemoor, Dunster Castle''s ghostly sightings, headless horsemen, animal apparitions and Exmoor spectres ... and if these are not enough to curdle your nervous system, a screaming skull and the grisly haunted associated with a curate murderered by some of his parishoners who was rumoured to have been cannibalised!
£11.69
The History Press Ltd Ghosts and Gravestones of York
Book SynopsisWith its long history of conflict and many tragic events, York boasts more than its fair share of ghosts, ghouls, phantoms and things that go bump in the night. In fact, York claims to be ''Europe''s most haunted city'', and sometimes it seems as though a ghostly figure with a score to settle is in residence in just about every deserted street or dark ginnel in the old town. Discover the fascinating history of the Minster and the legend of the haunted pew, the story of the terrible massacre at Bedern Orphanage, the stories behind the sightless severed heads which have throughout history gazed down on the citizens of York from Micklegate Bar, meet the real Dick Turpin and discover the truth about his death over 260 years ago. Join Yorkshire guide Philip Lister as he takes you on a terrifying tour of York''s dark and ghostly side.
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The History Press Ltd Haunted Cardiff and the Valleys
Book SynopsisJourney through the darker side of Cardiff and the surrounding valleys, an area steeped in ancient history and ghostly goings-on. Because of its rich cultural past, it is riddled with numerous tales of ghosts and hauntings, both old and new. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with first-hand witnesses, South Wales Paranormal Research have put together this chilling collection of sightings and mysterious happenings, mostly from the last ten years. Featuring ghostly cars and ships, mysterious policemen and figures in country lanes, this book will appeal to anyone interested in the paranormal or those who wish to read more about tales and legends from Cardiff''s shadowy past.
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The History Press Ltd Haunted London Underground
Book SynopsisLondon''s Underground is associated with a multitude of ghostly stories and sightings, particular stations and abandoned lines, many of which are in close proximity to burial sites from centuries ago. This chilling book reveals well-known and hitherto unpublished tales of spirits, spectres and other spooky occurrences on one of the oldest railway networks in the world. The stories of sightings include the ghost of an actress regularly witnessed on Aldywch Station and the ''Black Nun'' at Bank Station. Eerie noises, such as the cries of thirteen-year-old Anne Naylor, who was murdered in 1758 near to the site of what is now Farringdon Station, and the screams of children who were in an accident at Bethnal Green Station during Second World War, are still heard echoing. These and many more ghostly accounts are recorded in fascinating detail in this book, which is a must-read for anyone interested in the mysterious and murky history of London''s Underground.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Haunted Bath
Book SynopsisA pub with a deceased barmaid who simply refuses to leave, a Grey Lady in the Theatre Royal; a poltergeist in the Garrick''s Head pub; a man in a black hat at the Assembly Rooms. Bath is one of the few British cities which may justifiably be called beautiful. It is also one of the most haunted of British cities. Bath is an ancient place and, at the height of its fashionable popularity in the eighteenth century, it was almost the country''s alternative capital and the scene of social intrigues and skulduggery of the sort that its ghosts seem to reflect. Even the Circus, regarded as the epitome of the classical in domestic architecture, has a ghostly young lady who sings. This book combines a love and appreciation of Bath with the recounting of tales about its best-known ghosts. David has also researched local archives to find less familiar phantoms, spooks and spectres.
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The History Press Ltd Haunted Worcestershire
Book SynopsisAnthony Poulton-Smith takes the reader on a fascinating A-Z tour of the haunted hotspots of Worcestershire. Contained within the pages of this book are strange tales of spectral sightings, active poltergeists and restless spirits appearing in streets, inns, churches, estates, public buildings and private homes across the area. They include tales from Worcester, Bewdley, Droitwich, Bromsgrove, Tenbury Wells and Stourport-on-Severn. This new collection of stories, a product of both historical accounts and numerous interviews conducted with local witnesses, is sure to appeal to all those intrigued by Worcestershire''s haunted heritage.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Haunted Newcastle
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book contains over forty-five spine-chilling accounts from in and around central Newcastle. Take a tour of this ancient city and discover poltergeists, apparitions, curses, hauntings and even the ghost of a living person! From the ancient city walls to the cobbled back streets and chares of old Newcastle, and including graveyards, museums, stately halls, pubs, parks and monasteries, this book includes many pulse-raising narratives that are guaranteed to make your blood run cold.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Haunted York
Book SynopsisThis is a terrifying collection of true-life tales of ghosts, poltergeists and spirits of all kinds in the streets, buildings and graveyards of York. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources, Haunted York contains a chilling range of ghostly phenomena. From the medieval stonemason who haunts York Minster to a re-incarnation mystery at St Mary''s Church, the spectres of King''s Manor, Micklegate Bar and Exhibition Square and the many spirits to be found in the city''s public houses, this phenomenal gathering of ghostly goings-on is bound to captivate anyone interested in the supernatural history of York.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Haunted Canterbury
Book SynopsisJourney through the dark side of Canterbury, a medieval city steeped in history and ghostly goings-on. A designated Ancient World Heritage site with numerous old landmarks, Canterbury is riddled with countless tales of ghosts and hauntings. From stories of the headless ghost of knight Hugh de Moreville, who was flung from his horse at Bridge, near the city, to the pump on Sun Street which reportedly produces red water, apparently marked by the blood of the martyred St Thomas, this chilling selection of mysterious happenings will captivate anyone interested in discovering the ghosts of Canterbury. It will also serve as a ideal guide or lasting souvenir of the author''s renowned ghost tour.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Haunted Peak District
Book SynopsisThe Peak District of Derbyshire is said to experience more bizarre happenings and unexplainable encounters than any other part of England. This chilling collection of true-life tales details many terrifying accounts of spectres and apparitions which have been documented over the years. Ranging from private residences and graveyards to public houses, tourist attractions, theatres and museums, this book includes many pulse-raising narratives that are guaranteed to make your blood run cold. Containing over sixty illustrations, Haunted Peak District will appeal to everyone with an interest in the supernatural history of this part of Derbyshire.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Haunted Plymouth
Book SynopsisFrom heart-stopping accounts of apparitions, manifestations and supernatural phenomena, to first-hand encounters with phantoms and 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 and the shade of a lady in white at Widey Court, to French prisoners of war at Devonport Dockyard and 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 and will chill all but the sturdiest of hearts.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Gothic Whitby
Book SynopsisThis fascinating volume celebrates every aspect of Whitby''s Gothic past. With a detailed exploration of the town''s connection with Dracula (including historical events such as the beaching of the Dmitri and a visit to many of the book''s most famous sites), it will delight all lovers of Gothic fiction. Featuring a complete tour of attractions including the abbey and the churchyard - and full details of the gargoyles, tombstones and many other strange carvings to be found there - it evokes Whitby as it was when Stoker visited. However, Dracula is not the only strange tale told in Whitby, and this volume also collects together many other local ghost stories and legends to make this a volume that no bookshelf in Whitby and far beyond will be complete without.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Paranormal Perthshire
Book SynopsisStanding on a lonely Perthshire road is the only historic monument to a named witch in the whole of Britain. But did Maggie Wall' actually exist? This book reveals the controversial truth for the first time. (Even more surprising results come from a quest to uncover the reality of Perthshire's other famous witch, Kate McNiven.) Other strange tales in this book include direct evidence for the big cats roaming the county, a catalogue of the area's UFO sightings, the story of the Fairy Rock that halted a housing development and the tale of the notorious Victorian scandal involving Ballechin House, allegedly the most haunted house in Scotland'. With contemporary eye-witness accounts of ghosts, psychic episodes and encounters with supernatural beings, as well as more than fifty photographs, this book will delight all lovers of the mysterious and the paranormal.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Haunted St Andrews
Book SynopsisWith the country's oldest university and the ruins of both a magnificent castle and one of the grandest cathedrals of medieval Europe, St Andrews is one of the most beautiful and historic places in Scotland. But it's also one of the most haunted. Here are investigations into St Andrews' most famous ghost (the White Lady) and its most famous paranormal location (the Haunted Tower, with its real-life Victorian mystery of mummified bodies); the numerous phantoms, historical and contemporary, that appear to cluster around the medieval quarter of The Pends and St Leonard's School; and spectres of castle and cloister, town and gown. There is also the Pitmilly House poltergeist, whose fire-raising activities resulted in a payout by an insurance company. Join paranormal expert Geoff Holder in an exploration of the darker side of St Andrews.
£9.49
The History Press Ltd Haunted Blackpool
Book SynopsisBlackpool has long been a favourite for holidaymakers and conjures up cosy images of theme-parks, donkey rides and ice-cream. However, this popular seaside resort also harbours some disturbing secrets. Discover the shadier side of Blackpool with this terrifying collection of true-life tales from across the town. Featuring the ghosts of some of the most iconic buildings, such as Blackpool Tower, the Grand Theatre and Blackpool Opera House, this book is guaranteed to make your blood run cold. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources and containing many tales which have never before been published, Haunted Blackpool will delight everyone interested in the paranormal.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Haunted Weymouth
Book SynopsisWho is the unseen lady that makes her presence chillingly felt to those who fail to bid her Good Morning'? What was the featureless dark shadow that terrified a curious young boy exploring a disused fort? From heart-stopping encounters with a Roman soldier to the mysterious sounds of an ancient battle, this collection of ghostly goings-on and paranormal happenings is a mixture of personal accounts and well-researched local legends, with many of the stories backed up by the town's rich, and sometimes bloody, history. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources, Haunted Weymouth is sure to send a shiver down the spine of anyone daring to learn more about the haunted history of the area. Including many previously unpublished stories, this book will appeal to both serious ghost hunters and those who simply want to discover what frights lurk beneath the surface of this once royal seaside resort.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Haunted Staffordshire
Book SynopsisFrom 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 at the Gladstone Pottery Museum and even a reported visitation from author J.R.R. Tolkien in Leek! Haunted Staffordshire is sure to fascinate everyone with an interest in the area's haunted history.
£11.69
The History Press Ltd Haunted Hereford
Book SynopsisFor the unwary visitor, Hereford appears to be a peaceful place. But, for half its existence, it was a strategic centre in an often troubled and bloody border between England and Wales. It can be no surprise, then, that the city and the surrounding countryside hide dark secrets and uncanny events. From the ghost of a verger who brought down the cathedral tower to the unquiet spirit of a careless chemist, the city has a rich history of spectral phenomena. This book is no mere gazetteer, but an in-depth re-telling of the stories that will make you look at the place with fresh eyes, whether you are a tourist or resident.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Haunted Dartmoor
Book SynopsisHaunted Dartmoor
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The History Press Ltd Extreme Hauntings
Book SynopsisNot 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 supernatural world.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Haunted St Albans
Book SynopsisSt Albans is a city steeped in history, a place of former martyrs, Roman legions, battles, bloodshed … and ghosts.
£11.69
The History Press Ltd Haunted Spalding
Book SynopsisFrom hair-raising first-hand accounts of unexplained sightings and paranormal phenomena to the search for evidence of ghosts, this eerie and richly illustrated tour around the historic town of Spalding and the surrounding area features many chilling stories of ghostly encounters.
£11.69
The History Press Ltd Haunted Peterborough
Book SynopsisPeterborough has a rich and fascinating history, stretching back 3,500 years to the Bronze Age. But the city has a sinister and spooky side… Written by the creator and guide of the city's popular ghost walks, discover the spooky side of Peterborough's past.
£14.39
The History Press Ltd Haunted Tunbridge Wells
Book SynopsisTunbridge Wells is a town steeped in history — and history, of course, means ghost stories. After this creepy jaunt you’ll never see this delightful town in quite the same light, so grab your candle and hold your nerve and prepare to meet a gaggle of ghouls and ghosts and other twilight terrors of Tunbridge Wells.
£11.69
The History Press Ltd Haunted Lambeth
Book SynopsisHaunted Lambeth is a collection of real-life stories of apparitions and poltergeists from all across the London Borough of Lambeth.
£13.61
The History Press Ltd Haunted Boston
Book SynopsisTake an eerie journey through the historic town of Boston, where ghostly friars still occupy the land of their thirteenth-century monastery, and where Sarah Preston’s disembodied cries of `Pestilence!’ can sometimes be heard as her ghostly apparition jumps from the top of St Botolph’s Church.
£9.49
The History Press Ltd Haunted Salisbury
Book SynopsisThe magnificent medieval city of Salisbury is steeped in history … and hauntings. Among those examined in Haunted Salisbury are the ‘Demented Whist Player’ who still walks the floors of the famous Haunch of Venison, and the tragic lovesick ghost of Zeals House.
£13.49
Headline Publishing Group Spirit Sisters True Stories of the Paranormal
Book SynopsisIn Spirit Sisters, women of all ages share their very personal encounters with the supernatural.We meet a high-flying banking executive whose life changed forever after a visit from a bizarre, winged entity, a mother of seven who was held and soothed by her husband five days after she''d buried him, the woman who lost most of her family in a car accident and gained a guardian angel; and many more whose lives have been touched by uplifting encounters with the other side.This is a heart-breaking, inspiring, and ultimately, comforting book. Packed with amazing anecdotes, it opens the door to the spirit world and helps us reconnect with those we have lost to the afterlife.Trade Review'Author Machado is right: there's something really delicious about hearing ghost stories. Which means that this collection of spooky tales by Australian women, abouttheir experiences with the paranormal, is very hard to put down. Machado is a great writer who spins a fine sense of mystery as she relates interviews with ordinary people about extraordinary events that raise serious questions about the afterlife and will make even a sceptic's neck hairs stand to attention. And, although some of the stories are creepy, there are many others that are very moving and that make you wonder about the idea that love is stronger than death.' Sunday Telegraph * Sunday Telegraph *
£10.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Philadelphia Haunts Eastern State Penitentiary
Book SynopsisRead stories brought to life during encounters at Eastern State Penitentiary, where whispers from the famed Cell Block 12 were caught on tape. At Fort Mifflin, visions of bloody men of the Revolutionary time are seen and their agonizing cries are heard. Also visit apparitions of South Philly and Center City; read about a ghost who’d killed family members and then himself—he now interacts with the living; see a nostalgic spirit who stands at the corner of 9th and Passyunk. Included is information for ghost hunters about protection, equipment, and tips for investigating ghosts. Watch where you walk in Philadelphia; chances are there may be a spirit or two strolling next to you!
£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd GHOSTS IN THE CEMETERY A Pictorial Study
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Spooky York Pennsylvania
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£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Haunted Historic Greensboro
Book SynopsisHistoric Greensboro, North Carolina, is infested with ghosts. Go behind the scenes to meet some of the city's most famous haunted areas. You''ll learn the history surrounding each haunting and hear frightening eyewitness accounts. Find out why nothing has grown in the Devil''s Tramping Ground for more than 200 years. Learn the connection between the famous Lydia ghost and the phantom hitchhiker that has been scaring drivers since the 1920s, or is the phantom even older? Tremble as you hear the stories of the vampire beast''s killing sprees. Read about ghostly Revolutionary soldiers, a piano player and miner spirits, poltergeist, and other unsettled souls that call the city of Greensboro home. Stop by for a visit...if you dare.
£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Haunted Theaters of the Carolinas
Book SynopsisJourney through haunted theaters in historic North and South Carolina! Learn history behind-the-scenes and meet the ghosts inhabiting the stages. The father of John Wilkes Booth moves objects at the Dock Street Theater in Charleston, and a ghost at ImaginOn in Charlotte calls out visitors'' names. Discover the origin of superstitions surrounding the theatrical worldwhy it''s good luck to wish someone to break a leg, and what a ghost light is really for! From some of the oldest haunted spots in North America, read about the Lost Colony on North Carolina''s Outer Banks where a disembodied voice whispers for visitors not to be afraid, and brand-new buildings like the ImaginOn in Charlotte. These stories are proof that not all the spooky characters and effects in these theaters appear on the stage.
£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Women in White The Haunting of Northeast Florida
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£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Ghosts Legends and Lore of the Rockies
Book SynopsisJoin a haunted historian as she scours dark museum dungeons, public libraries, and dusty newspaper archives to bring you 40 new supernatural tales about the Old West from the southern New Mexican Rockies to the Rockies of southern Canada. Learn about a disembodied spirit who solves an ancient murder mystery and how a phantom of the opera confesses her side of a famous ghost story. Muse about mysterious lights seen floating over the Rockies long before mankind sprouted wings and how early pioneers were abducted by ancient aliens. Take an adventure through a time warp tunnel and a trip on a terror train time machine. Meet an unflappable witness once kidnapped by a mysterious apelike creature while camping on Bishop Mountain. Relayed in a homespun style, this book also tells tales tailored to tickle your funny bone or pull at your heart strings.
£14.39
