Download or read book Paranormal Staffordshire written by Anthony Poulton-Smith and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2011-12-15 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fabulous collection of ghostly hauntings in Staffordshire.
Download or read book Haunted Staffordshire written by Philip Solomon and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-01-31 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From heart-stopping accounts of apparitions, manifestations and related supernatural phenomena to first-hand encounters with ghouls and spirits, this collection of stories contains both new and well-known spooky stories from around Staffordshire. Compiled by the Wolverhampton Express & Star's own psychic agony uncle, Philip Solomon, this terrifying assortment of tales includes details of long-reported poltergeist activity at Sinai House, strange goings-on at the Gladstone Pottery Museum and even a reported visitation from author J.R.R. Tolkien in Leek! Haunted Staffordshire is sure to fascinate everyone with an interest in the area's haunted history.
Download or read book Haunted Staffordshire written by Philip Solomon and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-01-31 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From heart-stopping accounts of apparitions, manifestations and related supernatural phenomena to first-hand encounters with ghouls and spirits, this collection of stories contains both new and well-known spooky stories from around Staffordshire. Compiled by the Wolverhampton Express & Star's own psychic agony uncle, Philip Solomon, this terrifying assortment of tales includes details of long-reported poltergeist activity at Sinai House, strange goings-on at the Gladstone Pottery Museum and even a reported visitation from author J.R.R. Tolkien in Leek! Haunted Staffordshire is sure to fascinate everyone with an interest in the area’s haunted history.
Download or read book Paranormal Burton upon Trent written by Richard O'Connor and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2024-04-15 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fabulous collection of ghostly hauntings in Burton-upon-Trent. It takes the reader into the world of ghosts and spirits in the town, following their footsteps into the unknown.
Download or read book The English Civil War written by Charles J Esdaile and published by Pen and Sword Military. This book was released on 2024-08-30 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cavaliers and Roundheads are figures who appear in hundreds of English ghost stories. In this innovative account, Charles Esdaile argues that such tales are in reality folk memories of an episode of English history that was second only to the Black Death in terms of individual and collective suffering alike, and, further, that they reveal important truths about the way in which the conflict was represented: it is no surprise, then, to find that spectral Cavaliers are often romantic figures and revenant Roundheads grim ones full of menace. Yet, the book is no mere catalogue. On the contrary, rather than being discussed in a vacuum, the tales of haunting are rather set within a detailed regional history of the conflicts of 1642-1651 of a sort that has never yet been attempted, but is, for all that, badly needed.
Download or read book Staffordshire Ghost Stories written by David Bell and published by . This book was released on 2014-02-28 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Little Book of Staffordshire written by Kate Gomez and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2017-04-06 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know? A gravestone in the churchyard of St Edwards at Leek suggests that the deceased died at the ripe old age of 438! The ashes of Hanley-born Sir Stanley Matthews are buried beneath the centre circle at Stoke's Britannia Stadium. The sun sets twice in Leek each summer solstice. Sarah Westwood from Lichfield was the last woman to be executed at Stafford Gaol, in 1844. The Little Book of Staffordshire is a compendium of fascinating information about the county, past and present. It contains a plethora of entertaining facts about Staffordshire's famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its towns and countryside, history, natural history, literary, artistic and sporting achievements, customs ancient and modern, transport, battles and ghostly appearances. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of the county. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.
Download or read book A Brief Guide to Ghost Hunting written by Leo Ruickbie and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There has been an upsurge in books, television programmes, films and websites exploring the reality or otherwise of the spirit world. Not since the founding of The Ghost Club in 1862 and the Society for Psychical Research in 1882 has ghost hunting been so popular. Television and the internet, in particular, have fueled this new level of interest, creating a modern media phenomenon that spans the globe. But while the demand for information is high, good information remains scarce. A Brief Guide to Ghost Hunting leads us through the process of ghost hunting, from initially weighing the first report, to choosing equipment, and investigating and identifying the phenomena, with an analysis of the best places to go looking, methods of contacting the spirit world, how to explain paranormal activity and, crucially, how to survive the encounter. However, it is also a book about ghost hunting itself, drawing on 130 years of research in the cavernous archives of the Society for Psychical Research and even older history to find the earliest ghost stories. A Ghost Hunting Survey makes use of interviews with those billing themselves as ghost hunters to find out their views, motivations and experiences. New and original research makes use of statistics to map the nebulous world of apparitions while a Preliminary Survey of Hauntings offers an analysis of 923 reported phenomena from 263 locations across the UK. This is, as far as possible, an objective presentation of ghosts and ghost hunting. It is no wonder that mainstream science largely refuses to deal with the subject: it is too complicated. Without trying to convince you of any viewpoint, this book is intended to help you understand more.
Download or read book Haunted Stoke written by Matthew Hicks and published by History Publishing Group. This book was released on 2009-09-25 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of strange events and mysterious sightings covers all types of paranormal activity witnessed over the years in Stoke-on-Trent. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources, this selection includes UFOs and black dogs, ghosts and poltergeists, mermaids and witches, and many other bizarre phenomena. Accompanied by eyewitness interviews and press reports, this incredible volume will invite the reader to view the town in a whole new light. Illustrated with over 50 intriguing pictures, Paranormal Stoke-on-Trent is sure to appeal to everyone interested in the mysteries of the paranormal.
Download or read book Crime on the Canals written by Anthony Poulton-Smith and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2019-02-04 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look at the history of crimes along Great Britain’s canal network, from the author of The Origins of English Pub Names. Throughout our islands’ history, we find tales of thieves, smugglers, thugs, and murderers. Books have been written retelling tales of bandits, footpads, highwaymen, et al, attacking the lone traveler, the horseman, the coachman, shipping line, locomotive engineer, lorry or van driver, and even pilot. Yet for almost two centuries, the majority of goods have travelled on Britain’s famed canal network. This also attracted felons of all kinds, and yet these many tales had been ignored, until now. Within these pages, all manner of crimes are covered. From murders to muggings, parental problems to pilfering, arson, assault, smugglers, counterfeiters, and even road rage (albeit canal-style). But it is not all morbid and misery. Humor also plays a significant part in these tales. Why would a hungry man steal the inedible? Follow the policeman on foot chasing down a thief on board the narrowboat. Discover what really does lie beneath the waters of the canal. Learn canal etiquette, the hardships, the kindness, and the cruelty. From an author whose fascination with etymology has produced many books on origins of place names, leading to an interest in the historical modes of travel across our islands, this book is the latest to follow old routes and those found along them.
Download or read book Haunted Staffordshire written by Wayne Anthony and published by . This book was released on 2008-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncovers countless spooky and supernatural stories of paranormal happenings in the Staffordshire area. Not simply a collection of ghosts, this guide also discovers a selection of myths and legends describing fairies and other strange, inexplicable phenomena. It is suitable for those with an interest in Staffordshire and the paranormal.
Download or read book Paranormal Encounters on Britain s Roads written by Peter A. McCue and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2018-02-19 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this detailed book, Dr Peter McCue reflects on the enormous range of paranormal phenomena to have been reported along Britain's roads, and examines the theory that certain areas seem to be hotspots for such occurrences, such as the A75 and B721 roads in southern Scotland, and the Blue Bell Hill area in Kent. He delves into the sightings of apparitional vehicles; encounters with 'colliding apparitions'; 'phantom hitch-hikers'; out-of-place big cats; phantom black dogs; UFOs; 'missing time' (strange memory gaps); vehicle interferences (such as mysterious breakdowns); and incidents in which drivers and passengers seem to have been translocated in space or time. This thorough book debates the evidence and theories in a critical but open-minded way, and is a welcome addition to the genre.
Download or read book Haunted Too written by Dorah L. Williams and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2012-08-25 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spiritual encounters can happen everywhere, to all ages, and in all walks of life. In Haunted Too, supernatural experiences are shared, along with the stories, opinions, and advice of paranormal experts.
Download or read book Ghosts at War written by Paul Gater and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-06-13 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone loves a ghost story - especially if it is true. 'Ghost Hunter' Paul Gater recounts here how far more people than is realized have encountered ghostly soldiers - from Roman to Roundhead, red-coat to mud-stained 'Tommy' from WWI or the phantom pilot from WW2. Evidence suggests that many linger not only as individuals but en mass, shocked, deeply traumatized, their spirits trapped by fear and terror that still haunts the sites of old battlefields from many periods throughout history. Roman soldiers 'still on duty'; Viking warriors and Norman knights protecting their land; princes and kings; ghostly replays that have taken place of events during and after both the English and American Civil Wars and the two great World Wars - all can be found in this thrilling collection.
Download or read book Haunted Heritage written by Michele Hanks and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-06-16 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Haunted Heritage, author Michele Hanks draws on long-term ethnographic fieldwork to delve into the anthropological, sociological, political, historical, and cultural factors that drive the burgeoning business of ghost or paranormal tourism.
Download or read book Haunted written by Paul Fennell and published by Poolbeg Press Ltd. This book was released on 2016-05-10 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you believe in ghosts? Well, do you? HAUNTED is a comprehensive guide to the world of the paranormal in Ireland. As you take this journey into the unknown, a journey into the world of ghosts, spirits and poltergeists, you will find answers to any puzzling questions that plague your mind. Learn why ghosts appear to us and why they seem to walk through walls. Learn how to use a range of scientific equipment that can detect the presence of paranormal activity. Let Ireland’s expert on the paranormal teach you how to communicate with the spirit world using methods such as séance, table-tipping, scrying, ouija boards and automatic handwriting. HAUNTED will also take you on a guided tour of some of Ireland’s most haunted locations. Each location has been extensively researched so that you are well armed to begin your own journey into the mysterious and fascinating world of Paranormal Ireland. It’s out there . . . waiting to be uncovered
Download or read book Haunted Incredible True Stories of Ghostly Encounters 2 Book Bundle written by Dorah L. Williams and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2014-05-28 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was an irrational decision. Despite having just moved into a beautiful new house, the Williams family gave in to an odd, overwhelming desire to purchase and move into a Victorian home they had come upon by chance. They were curious, of course, as to why the house had in the past had such a high vacancy rate. But that curiosity didn’t last long, because shortly after moving in, strange things began to happen. At first the family tried telling themselves there were logical explanations for the strange things they all were witnessing. But before long they came to accept the fact that they were sharing their home with ghosts. Haunted is the Williams family’s story from the point of view of the mother, Dorah. Through her chilling reminiscences, we witness the all-too-real goings-on in the house. Upon writing Haunted, Dorah thought her situation was unique. What she didn’t realize was how many others would relate to how it feels to be haunted, too. After being flooded by emails from people with similar experiences, Dorah began to realize this wasn’t uncommon at all. So Haunted Too came to be. Not only will it entertain the reader, as good ghost stories always have, but it will also help the reader to better understand this phenomenon, with the inclusion of shared experiences, opinions, and advice of professionals in this field.
