Three Intriguing English Folk Creatures and Spirits
You all seemed to enjoy my article on Weird Welsh Folk Creatures, so why not join me as we explore three of England’s weirdest local lore. Herne The Hunter First committed to paper in the late 1590s by Shakespeare, Herne The Hunter is said to be the ghostly guardian of Windsor Forest and Great Park. …
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Three Terrifying Haunted Theatres
There’s something magical about theatres. The emotion, the opulence, the sheer thrill of live performance – it’s no wonder those who tread the boards might return to the stage for one last performance from the afterlife. Let’s explore three of the worlds most haunted theatres. Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Oldham Situated in Oldham, Greater Manchester, the…
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Another Three Paranormal Hoaxes
P.T Barnum’s Fiji Mermaid In 1822, an American sea captain named Samuel Barrett Edes encountered a specimen so bizarre that he was urged to purchase it from the sailors who showed it to him, for the princely sum on $6,000 – more that £160,000 in today’s money. Some accounts claim the sellers were Japanese, while…
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Ghosts and Ghouls
There’s good reason to fear the darkness, but just what causes a spirit to haunt this mortal plain? From vanishing hitchhikers to pesky poltergeists, we’ll dive into some devious delightful tales of famous haunts from past and present.
Unsolved Mysteries
Did a talking Mongoose really inhabit a farmhouse on the Isle Of Man? What happened in Tunguska? Will that shabbaroon, Saint Germain, ever return my calls? The world is full of enigmas, let us go forth and explore them together.
Cryptids and Folklore
Let’s burrow deep into the muddy tunnels of legend and discover manner of weird and wonderful beasties, both corporeal and incorporeal. From the Fae Folk of old to the famous friends we all know and love,
The Hawthorn Files 