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Aldershot’s Chilling Hauntings Revealed

4 August 20231 August 2023 by John S Tantalon
Cambridge-Military Hospital Aldershot

Aldershot, a pleasant town in Hampshire, harbours a dark and ghostly side, reveals JOHN TANTALON

Categories Ghosts and Hauntings Tags Hampshire, South-East England Leave a comment

The Invisible Man 1933 REVIEW

3 August 20231 August 2023 by Terry Sherwood
The Invisible Man 1933

Universal’s The Invisible Man 1933 is still the gleeful best version of the HG Well’s classic, writes TERRY SHERWOOD

Categories Film Reviews Tags Claude Rains, Claude Rains Films, H.G. Wells, James Whale, James Whale Films, The Invisible Man, Universal Horror Films, Universal Pictures Leave a comment

Thyme: 10 Supernatural Uses and Folklore

31 July 2023 by Spooky Isles
Thyme

Thyme is an herb with a rich history of superstition, uses and folklore in the UK and Ireland. Here are 10 fascinating facts about thyme in these regions:

Categories Superstitions Tags Trees and Plants Leave a comment

English Roses: 10 Folklore Facts And Superstitions

19 August 202328 July 2023 by Spooky Isles
English Roses

Let’s explore 10 fascinating folklore facts you probably didn’t know about English Roses and the tales that surround them.

Categories Superstitions Tags England, Trees and Plants Leave a comment

Zircon: Discover the Power of Spiritual Growth and Mental Clarity

28 July 2023 by Spooky Isles
Zircon

Tap into the power of Zircon for grounding and stability. Discover its history, spiritual properties and usage, as well as tips on choosing and caring for it in your healing and spiritual practices.

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Thomas Weir and the Ghost of West Bow, Edinburgh

6 October 202326 July 2023 by John Ambrose Martin
West Bow Edinburgh

Does the ghost of  Major Thomas Weir still walk the The Royal Mile in Edinburgh. JOHN AMBROSE MARTIN takes a look at the spooky legend…

Categories Ghosts and Hauntings Tags Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland Leave a comment

Westminster Bridge: Triffids, Daleks and Zombies

27 October 202325 July 2023 by David Turnbull
28 Days Later Westminster Bridge

London’s iconic Westminster Bridge has long been the centre of chilling depictions of fictional nightmares and grim realities, writes DAVD TURNBULL

Categories Dark History, Horror and Fantasy Films Tags Central London, London, South-East England Leave a comment

The Vulture 1967 REVIEW

30 July 202325 July 2023 by Terry Sherwood
The Vulture 1967

The Vulture 1967 is a science fiction pulp film set in Cornwall with a weak plot and a half-man, half-bird creature, but it’s still fun, writes TERRY SHERWOOD

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Donnington Castle’s Spooky Echoes of the Past

4 August 202324 July 2023 by Spooky Isles
Donnington Castle near Newbury in Berkshire

Donnington Castle in Berkshire is a hauntingly beautiful site, where the echoes of its long history intermingle with chilling accounts of ghostly sightings…

Categories Ghosts and Hauntings Tags Berkshire, Haunted Castles, South-East England Leave a comment

Shadows (S3, E3): And Now For My Next Trick

2 March 202523 July 2023 by Richard Phillips-Jones
Shadows (S3, E3): And Now For My Next Trick 1

Who says you can’t teach an old magician a new trick? RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES looks at Shadows: And Now For My Next Trick…

Categories Television Tags Episode Guides and TV Retrospectives, ITV, Shadows 2 Comments

Does Tantallon Castle Photo Prove Ghosts Are Real?

30 July 202322 July 2023 by Spooky Isles
Tantallon Castle Ghost Photo

Spooky Tantallon Castle and its eerie pic of a mysterious figure prompt us to ask: Can we truly believe in ghost photos?

Categories Ghosts and Hauntings, Paranormal Research Tags East Lothian, Haunted Castles, Paranormal Photography, Scotland 1 Comment

Haunting of Room 210, Arthur Findlay College, Stansted

20 July 2023 by Spooky Isles
Stansted Hall Arthur Findlay College

LITZ BUTCHER unveils a haunting at Arthur Findlay College in Stansted, where a series of eerie incidents hint at a lingering presence from the building’s chilling past

Categories Ghosts and Hauntings Tags Essex Leave a comment

Birch Trees Folklore: 10 Things You Didn’t Know

16 July 202316 July 2023 by Spooky Isles
Birch tree folklore and superstition

Explore the fascinating world of birch trees in ancient Celtic culture with these 10 intriguing facts.

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The Haunted Realms Of Surrey And Hampshire: John S Tantalon INTERVIEW

6 October 202314 July 2023 by David Saunderson
Haunted-Realms-of-Surrey-Hampshire

John S Tantalon, author of recently published The Haunted Realms of Surrey and Hampshire, talks to DAVID SAUNDERSON about uncovering eerie tales that have captivated locals for generations.

Categories Ghosts and Hauntings Tags Hampshire, South-East England, Surrey Leave a comment

Peeping Tom 1960 REVIEW

14 August 202313 July 2023 by Richard Markworth
Peeping Tom 1960

Peeping Tom 1960, the original slasher horror, was derided in its time, but is now regarded as a masterpiece, says RICHARD MARKWORTH

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Spaniards Inn: Dracula, Dick Turpin and Ghosts!

6 October 202313 July 2023 by Rick Hale
Spaniards Inn: Dracula, Dick Turpin and Ghosts! 2

Nestled on the outskirts of Hampstead Heath in North London, The Spaniards Inn stands as a legendary haunted pub that is linked to history and horror, says RICK HALE

Categories Ghosts and Hauntings, Haunted Hotels and Pubs Tags Haunted Pubs, London, North London, South London, South-East England Leave a comment

John Dee, Occult Pioneer: 10 Things You Need To Know

13 July 202313 July 2023 by Spooky Isles
John Dee

John Dee (1527-1609) was an English mathematician, astrologer and occult philosopher who served as an adviser to Queen Elizabeth I. Here are 10 things you need to know about this fascinating Renaissance figure.

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Rochester: 5 Haunted Places to Visit

19 July 202511 July 2023 by Spooky Isles
Rochester Castle

Rochester, a historic city in Kent, is home to several haunted sites that are said to be visited by ghosts and apparitions. Here are some of them.

Categories Ghosts and Hauntings Tags Haunted Places to Visit in England, Kent 2 Comments

10 Oak Tree Superstitions You Should Know

18 August 20239 July 2023 by Spooky Isles
oak tree

Oak trees are beautiful to behold, they are also very magical and connected to much folklore in Britain and Ireland. Here are 10 of those superstitions and customs surrounding the mighty oak.

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Scotland’s Most Haunted Whisky Distilleries

9 July 20237 July 2023 by Spooky Isles
Scotland has been famous for its Scotch whisky for centuries, so it's little wonder that its distilleries have lots of tales of hauntings!

Scotland is home to many haunted distilleries where the spirits are not just found in bottles. Here are some of them…

Categories Ghosts and Hauntings Tags Scotland Leave a comment

Godalming’s Star Inn Ghostly Secrets Revealed

6 October 20237 July 2023 by John S Tantalon
John S Tantalon at the Star Inn

The Star Inn in Godalming is a paranormal hotspot, says JOHN S TANTALON, author of The Haunted Realm of Surrey and Hampshire.

Categories Ghosts and Hauntings, Haunted Hotels and Pubs Tags Haunted Pubs, South-West England, Surrey Leave a comment

The Heinous Crimes Of Bible John: The Murders That Shook Glasgow

7 July 20236 July 2023 by Christine Miller
Bible John Glasgow

In the 1960s, a series of brutal murders shocked the people of Glasgow. It is an enduring and tragic mystery that, to this very day, still remains unsolved. CHRISTINE MILLER chronicles the brutal killings…

Categories True Crime Tags Glasgow, Murder, Scotland Leave a comment

Spooky Hermeston Hall’s Ghosts Span The Centuries

4 August 20234 July 2023 by Rick Hale
Hermeston Hall

Spirits from throughout history continue to roam Hermeston Hall, one of Nottinghamshire’s most enigmatic manors, writes RICK HALE

Categories Ghosts and Hauntings Tags East Midlands, Nottinghamshire Leave a comment

10 Sycamore Tree Superstitions and Folklore You Should Know

2 July 2023 by Spooky Isles
Sycamore Tree

Sycamore trees, with their distinctive leaves and winged seeds, have long been a part of British folklore. Here are 10 superstitions and beliefs.

Categories Superstitions Tags Trees and Plants 2 Comments
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