The North East of England, Durham and Northumberland, and Newcastle and Sunderland, has witnessed many grisly and tragic events over the centuries and it is no surprise that it is one of the most haunted parts of the country. In this book paranormal investigator Rob Kirkup examines some of the most interesting ghostly stories of the North East. Newcastle’s Norman Castle Keep has many such tales, the best known of which is the Poppy Girl who haunts a condemned cell. In Sunderland the ghost of the Carry On legend Sid James who died on stage haunts the Sunderland Empire Theatre. Durham Castle has many ghostly legends and further afield in Northumberland, Chillingham Castle is infamous as the haunt of the torturer John Sage who would maim, torture, and kill Scottish prisoners within that 12th century fortress.These tales of hauntings and other paranormal experiences in the North East are accompanied by illustrations of places featured in the text. They will fascinate all those interested in the story of ghosts in this region of England as well as those who wish to know more about its history.
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- Authors:
- Kirkup, Rob
- Year Published:
- 2025
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Format:
- Paperback
- Illustrations Note:
- 100 Illustrations
- ISBN:
- 9781398121676
- Number of Pages:
- 96
- Publication Date:
- 15/07/2025
- Publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- Language:
- English
- Place of Publication:
- Chalford
- SKU:
- 9781398121676