The Original Ghosts of the Isle of Wight

The Original Ghosts of the Isle of Wight collects reported apparitions and haunting stories gathered by local writer Gay Baldwin. Presented as first-hand accounts, the book records the island’s supernatural lore through stories attached to particular places and remembered by those who encountered, heard or passed them on.

Among the material associated with the book is the tale of the Blue Girl of Nettlestone Priory, while other accounts reflect the way local legends develop around buildings, roads and historic sites. Published as Baldwin’s first book on the subject, it established a series that continued with further volumes about the Isle of Wight’s reported ghosts and uncanny traditions.