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Magic Wands in History: From Ancient Times to Harry Potter

21 April 2023 by Spooky Isles
Magic wands

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of magic wands, tracing their origin from ancient times to modern-day films and books.

Categories Folklore 1 Comment

Shug Monkey Strikes Fear Into Cambridgeshire

30 August 202319 April 2023 by Rick Hale
Shug Monkey

Shug Monkey, a terrifying creature said to roam the Cambridgeshire countryside, is a lesser-known but still intriguing figure in British folklore, says RICK HALE

Categories Cryptozoology, Mysterious Creatures Tags Cambridgeshire, East of England 1 Comment

Beast of Killakee: Demonic Entity or Ghost?

2 August 202317 April 2023 by Ann Massey McElroy
Beast of Killakee

Unveiling the chilling legend of “The Beast of Killakee,” ANN MASSEY leads us on a journey into the dark mysteries of Dublin’s infamous Hellfire Club.

Categories Folklore, Ghosts and Hauntings Tags Dublin, Ireland, Leinster 1 Comment

10 Things You Didn’t Know about Stinging Nettle Folklore and Uses

22 July 202316 April 2023 by Spooky Isles
Nettle

Nettle is deeply rooted in British folklore, with many superstitions and uses, ranging from protection against evil spirits and good luck charms to medicinal properties and love potions. Here are 10 things you didn’t know about the plant.

Categories Folklore, Superstitions Tags Trees and Plants Leave a comment

Dover Castle’s Headless Drummer Boy and Other Phantoms

4 August 202314 April 2023 by Spooky Isles
Haunted Dover Castle

Dover Castle’s chilling past lures visitors to Kent to explore the haunted medieval fortress. We take a look at the Key to England’s many ghosts!

Categories Ghosts and Hauntings Tags Haunted Castles, Kent, South-East England 1 Comment

Dark Legends Of Betty’s Grave, Gloucestershire

4 August 202312 April 2023 by Rick Hale
Betty's Grave

Betty’s Grave is a crossroads in the Gloucestershire countryside with an ominous history and a vengeful ghost, writes RICK HALE

Categories Cemeteries and Burial Places, Ghosts and Hauntings Tags Gloucestershire, West Midlands 2 Comments

Butterfly Superstitions: Symbolism and Meanings

14 August 202312 April 2023 by Spooky Isles
butterfly superstitions

Butterflies have long enchanted us as symbols of hope and omens of death. Here are 10 butterfly superstitions.

Categories Superstitions Tags Animal Superstitions Leave a comment

Ashley Darkwood: Ghosts, Demons and Multiverses

30 October 202310 April 2023 by John Ambrose Martin
Ashley Darkwood at the Royal Standard in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

Ashley Darkwood is the founder of Darkwood Productions and High Wycombe Paranormal. He talks to JOHN AMBROSE MARTIN about his work as a medium, tour guide and paranormal investigator.

Categories Paranormal Research Tags Paranormal Investigators Leave a comment

Hodroyd Hall: A Haunted Barnsley Mansion

4 August 202310 April 2023 by Joanna Hague
Hodroyd Hall

Hodroyd Hall, a haunted Elizabethan Manor House near Barnsley, West Yorkshire, was the site of guest writer JOANNA HAGUE’s spine-chilling ghost hunting experience.

Categories Ghosts and Hauntings, Paranormal Research Tags West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber Leave a comment

Ayrshire’s 7 Most Haunted Places to Visit

8 April 2023 by Spooky Isles
Turnberry Hotel

From haunted castles to ghostly caves, Ayrshire is home to some of Scotland’s most spooky places.

Categories Ghosts and Hauntings Tags Ayrshire, Haunted Places to Visit in Scotland, Scotland Leave a comment

One Million Years BC 1966 REVIEW

25 July 20237 April 2023 by Richard Markworth
One Million Years BC

One Million Years BC 1966, from Hammer Films, remains a classic example of good entertainment and solid performances, offering pure escapism for audiences, says RICHARD MARKWORTH

Categories Film Reviews Tags Hammer Film Productions, Hammer Horror Films, Martine Beswick Leave a comment

Into The Shadows Paranormal Investigations King’s Lynn

4 August 20233 April 2023 by Spooky Isles
The Into The Shadows Paranormal Investigations King's Lynn Team

Nicky Proctor, founder of Into the Shadows Paranormal Investigations, from King’s Lynn in Norfolk, tells Spooky Isles about their quest to uncover the mysteries of the unknown…

Categories Paranormal Research Tags East of England, Norfolk, Paranormal Investigators Leave a comment

Exploring The Devil Rides Out Film Versus Book

25 July 20232 April 2023 by Chris Newton
Exploring The Devil Rides Out Film Versus Book 1

CHRIS NEWTON delves into the differences between the book and film versions of The Devil Rides Out, highlighting changes to characters and plot, and discussing Dennis Wheatley’s influence on British horror.

Categories Horror and Fantasy Films, Literature Tags Dennis Wheatley, Hammer Film Productions 3 Comments

Discover Easter’s Pagan Roots: The Story of Eostre

5 September 20232 April 2023 by Spooky Isles
Discover Easter's Pagan Roots: The Story of Eostre 2

Let’s take a journey back in time to learn about the fascinating world of Eostre, and her impact on modern day Easter celebrations!

Categories Folklore Tags Easter 2 Comments

Meet The Paragals, Wexford Paranormal Team

2 August 20231 April 2023 by John Ambrose Martin
Meet The Paragals, Wexford Paranormal Team 3

The Paragals are a newly-formed paranormal investigation team from County Wexford, Ireland. JOHN AMBROSE MARTIN spoke with them about their approach and their most memorable experiences in the field.

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Coven of Evil 2020 REVIEW

4 April 20231 April 2023 by Kate Ingleby-Parylo
Coven of Evil 2020 REVIEW 4

Coven of Evil 2020 is a British horror film that has a strange allure, but ultimately fails to live up to its promise, says KATE INGLEBY-PARYLO

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How to Use a Dowsing Rod to Find Water and Other Objects

31 March 2023 by Spooky Isles
How to Use a Dowsing Rod to Find Water and Other Objects 5

Dowsing is a controversial technique used to find underground water sources or other hidden objects using a tool called a dowsing rod.

Categories Esoteric Arts Tags Divination Leave a comment

Psychic Stain Plagues 16 Wardle Brook Avenue Murder Site

10 July 202530 March 2023 by Rick Hale
Psychic Stain Plagues 16 Wardle Brook Avenue Murder Site 6

The site of the Moor Murders at 16 Wardle Brook Avenue in Manchester may have been demolished, but paranormal reports of unexplained sounds and spectral sightings still haunt the area, writes RICK HALE

Categories Ghosts and Hauntings, True Crime Tags Greater Manchester, Murder, Tameside 1 Comment

The Horrifying Truth about Barber Surgeons

29 March 202328 March 2023 by Spooky Isles
The Horrifying Truth about Barber Surgeons 7

In Medieval times, if you needed a haircut and leg removed, there was only one person to turn to: the Barber Surgeon! We have a look at this, thankfully, lost profession…

Categories Dark History 1 Comment

How Ghosts Helped Discover Sutton Hoo’s Royal Treasure

18 September 202325 March 2023 by David Saunderson
Sutton Hoo

Reports of ghosts and psychic visions played a significant role in uncovering the mysteries of Sutton Hoo, one of the most important archaeological finds in history

Categories Cemeteries and Burial Places, Ghosts and Hauntings Tags East of England, Suffolk Leave a comment

Haunted Bolling Hall: Exploring its Ghostly Past

4 August 202324 March 2023 by Joanna Hague
Haunted Bolling Hall: Exploring its Ghostly Past 8

Bolling Hall in Bradford has been the subject of ghostly tales and paranormal sightings for centuries. Guest writer JOANNA HAGUE tells us her spine-chilling experience of ghost hunting at this fascinating location.

Categories Ghosts and Hauntings, Paranormal Research Tags West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber Leave a comment

7 Victorian Poisoners And Their Shocking Crimes

22 March 2023 by Spooky Isles
Victorian Poisoners

We look at some of the most infamous Victorian poisoners and their chilling crimes from England.

Categories True Crime Tags England, Murder 1 Comment

10 London Underground Depictions in Horror Film and TV 

28 July 202421 March 2023 by Kate Ingleby-Parylo
London Underground Horror Films

From claustrophobic tunnels to supernatural entities, explore the hair-raising portrayals of the London Underground in horror film and TV, thanks to KATE INGLEBY-PARYLO

Categories Horror and Fantasy Films Leave a comment

Amethyst: Unleash the Power of Spiritual Healing

21 March 2023 by Spooky Isles
Amethyst: Unleash the Power of Spiritual Healing 9

Promote calmness and inner peace with Amethyst. Discover its history, spiritual properties, and usage, as well as tips on choosing and caring for it in your healing and spiritual practices.

Categories Esoteric Arts Tags Crystals Leave a comment
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