Haunted Northumberland

Haunted Northumberland gathers reported accounts from across the county, bringing together apparitions, poltergeist activity, curses, spirits, boggards and other unexplained events. Darren W. Ritson draws on both historical and contemporary sources, presenting local stories rooted in Northumberland’s places and traditions.

Among the better-known cases are the Hexham Heads, objects associated with disturbing claims of paranormal activity, and the Pink Lady said to appear at Bamburgh Castle. The book also includes an account connected with the ghost of Hadrian’s Wall, alongside many other reports collected from across the region. It treats these stories as recorded claims and local lore, offering a concise survey of Northumberland’s haunted reputation.