Lancashire's Ghosts and Legends

Terence W. Whitaker’s Lancashire’s Ghosts and Legends gathers reports of ghosts, demons, spirits, witches and the devil from across the county. Its material ranges from local traditions and contemporary accounts to stories rooted in Lancashire’s older folklore.

Among the recorded tales are the devil’s appearances at Burnley Grammar School, Gosforth and Crawshawbooth, where he is said to have joined a football match. The book also includes the tradition of a supposedly ill-luck skull, linking a specific object with stories of death and misfortune. Together, these accounts present Lancashire’s supernatural lore through named places, recurring beliefs and stories preserved in local memory.