Ghosts and Legends

Roy Christian collects place-based ghost stories and legends from England, Wales and Scotland, concentrating on locations that can be visited. The selection ranges from well-known traditions to lesser-known accounts, with Derbyshire receiving particular attention through stories connected with Haddon Hall, Chesterfield’s crooked spire, Swarkestone Bridge, Dale Abbey and Findern.

The book also considers disputed traditions, including the possible site of King Arthur’s court, the reported number of ghosts at Hampton Court and the origins of mistletoe-bough stories. Christian presents these accounts as stories rather than settled explanations, while photographs document places and subjects associated with the material. The result is a regional collection of British ghostlore and legend, supported by a bibliography for further enquiry.