A good ol’ pub is an important part of the British cultural experience, a gathering place for friends and family, and the hub of any community. It’s no wonder so many boast a haunted reputation. Let’s explore three of the UK’s most famous haunted pubs. The Jamaica Inn, Cornwall Built in 1750, The Jamaica Inn…
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Three Terrifying Haunted Prisons
With so much mental torment and misery, it’s no surprise that prisons are haunted. Let’s get ready to explore three of the worlds scariest haunted prisons. Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania With its castle like facade looming over the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Eastern State Penitentiary is one of America’s most infamous haunted locations. Opened…
Three Terrifying Haunted Churches
Be it the cold stone facades or the threat of eternal damnation, some churches are just as creepy as they are peaceful. Let’s explore three of the most terrifying haunted churches the UK has to offer. Church of Christ the Consoler, Newby, North Yorkshire, England This pretty Victorian Gothic Revival church was founded in 1870,…
Three Weird Welsh Ghosts
My native Wales is a land full of ghosts and ghouls. With Halloween creeping up on us, let’s explore a few of the most famous weird Welsh ghosts! Hanging Judge Jeffreys George Jeffreys was born in Acton, Wrexham in 1645. As it turns out, he was also my 14th times great-grand uncle. Uncle-Judge Jeffreys earned…
3 Haunted Dolls (Who Aren’t Robert)
Dolls have always freaked me out, and apparently, I’m not alone. There’s a reason spooky dolls have become a well used cliche in horror media today. We’ve already spoken about Robert, but let’s investigate a few more of his fiendish friends. Annabelle Annabelle is one of the more infamous vessels of alleged evil, as proposed…
Robert: The Haunted Doll of Key West
If you find yourself at a loose end in Key West, Florida, why not spend an afternoon in the East Martello Museum? Amongst the local art and history, you may find yourself drawn toward one peculiar exhibit – that of an almost child sized doll, named Robert. He sits in his glass case, holding his…
Around The World In Eighty Ghosts: Part Three
The end is in sight so let’s buckle up and continue our whistle-stop tour of the weird world we live in. Read Part’s One and Two 41. Highland Towers – Selangor, Malaysia On December 11th 1993, a 12 storey tower block in Selangor, Malaysia collapsed, resulting in the death of 48 people. As is often…
The Hawthorn Files 