From reports of haunted castles, hotels, public houses, and even a prisoner of war camp, to heart-stopping accounts of apparitions, poltergeists and related supernatural phenomena, "Ghostly County Durham" investigates over twenty of the most haunted locations in the area today. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources, this selection includes a club-footed monk at Finchdale Priory, the 'Singing Lady' of Cauldron Snout, as well as a collection of spectres that call Durham Castle home - including a shadowy figure which haunts the Black Staircase. Illustrated with sixty photographs, together with access details for each location, this book is sure to appeal all those interested in finding out more about the area's haunted heritage.
Rob Kirkup Livres






Newcastle Then & Now
- 96pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Looking at the past and present of Newcastle through the use of pictures and informative captions.
Ghostly Northumberland
- 118pages
- 5 heures de lecture
Investigates twenty haunted locations in Northumberland. This work includes a piano-playing ghost at Bamburgh Castle, the White Lady of Cresswell Tower, a mischievous poltergeist at the Schooner Hotel, as well as sightings of torturer John Sage, who continues to stalk the dungeons at Chillingham Castle.
Illustrated Tales of Northumberland
- 96pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Discover some surprising, intriguing and curious stories, myths and legends from the county of Northumberland.
A spooky collection of hauntings from around Tyne & Wear
A fabulous collection of ghostly hauntings in York with over 60 illustrated photographs.
Ghosts of the North East
- 96pages
- 4 heures de lecture
The book explores the chilling and intriguing history of the North East of England, renowned for its haunted locations. It presents a captivating collection of ghost stories that delve into the region's dark past, revealing tales that intertwine local folklore with eerie encounters. Perfect for those fascinated by the supernatural, it offers a unique glimpse into the spectral side of this historically rich area.
Ghosts of Edinburgh
- 128pages
- 5 heures de lecture
A fabulous collection of ghostly hauntings in Edinburgh, illustrated throughout.
Wallsend Then & Now
- 96pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Looking at the past and present of Wallsend through the use of pictures and informative captions.
Gateshead Then & Now
- 96pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Looking at the past and present of Gateshead through the use of pictures and informative captions.