Haunted Berwick

About this book

Haunted Berwick gathers reported ghost stories and supernatural traditions from the historic Northumberland town. Darren W. Ritson takes in locations including Berwick Castle and the town walls, where accounts range from poltergeists and spectres to older myths and local warnings.

Among the stories are a witch’s curse, the tolling of a ghostly bell, reported vampiric encounters and the apparition of a weeping boy. The book combines historical and contemporary sources, bringing together tales that had not previously appeared in print. Its focus remains firmly local, connecting eerie reports with Berwick’s buildings, fortifications and long history, while presenting each incident as part of the town’s enduring folklore.