Posted by Atticus & Joe Nickell on Friday, October 15, 2010,
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USA
Then called the Winecoff Hotel, it was the site of the most tragic hotel fire, not only in Atlanta but in all of U.S. history. Thus, it surely should be haunted—if, that is, ghosts are something more than figments of the romantic imagination. During the popular Dragon*Con festival in September of 2009 and 2010, Joe investigated ghost claims at the refurbished hotel, collecting published tales, taking photographs, interviewing the manager, and more.
An historical marker on the property rel... Continue reading ...
The RiPA Theater Project
Posted by Atticus on Wednesday, February 10, 2010,
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UK
Throughout history, The theater has been a place of tragedy and joy, heartbreak and love, sadness and happiness etc, so is it any wonder, with all these powerful emotions going on in one place, that theaters are one of the most allegedly haunted establishments around?
There are theaters in nearly every town, county and city in the UK. Differing in shape and size, but all have a 'story' to tell.
Be it the lust-lorn actress who took her life for she failed to take the lead role or the man... Continue reading ...
Haunted England: M - Z
Posted by Atticus on Tuesday, September 8, 2009,
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UK
Maidstone - Kent - Old Bluebell Hill: 30 Years ago there was an serious accident down bluebell Hill were a young women of 18 was Killed in a car crash ever since the accident people have seen a figure of a woman standing by the side of the road there has been many reports of this and reports of a woman appearing in the middle of the road.
Maidstone - Nettlestead: A footpath from the church at Nettlestead leads down to the river Medway. Opposite the end of the path is a small island in the ri... Continue reading ...
Haunted England: A - L
Posted by Atticus on Tuesday, September 8, 2009,
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UK
This l isting is by no means exhaustive but here is a listing of some of the more well known haunted places in England:
RiPA have investigated many places across the UK. But still we await that holy grail of evidence. Listed below are some places that RiPA have done throughout the years and some that it would like to do.
A lot of alleged haunted places in the UK now tend to charge quite a hefty fee for letting you in. This is due to such programs as 'Most Haunted' and the like. It is a pity for se... Continue reading ...
Is Derby Really The Most Haunted City In England? Pt.3
Posted by Atticus on Thursday, September 3, 2009,
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UK
St Werburgh's Church is always worth a visit, even if it is just for the food!
In 1989–1990 the lease on the main building was sold and the building converted into a shopping mall called the Cloisters. This enterprise failed due to high rent and council tax. The building has stood empty and subjected to vandalism for a number of years but has now opened as a Chinese Restaurant called Wok Mania. The building is now owned by Derek Latham, a local architect with an excellent record of restoring... Continue reading ...
Is Derby Really The Most Haunted City In England? Pt.2
Posted by Atticus on Thursday, September 3, 2009,
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UK
In the past, people accused of crimes were sent to a witness box in court, where they were given three chances to plead guilt or innocence. After the third time of asking, the accused was given a bit of time to reconsider their decision, which at the time a 'judgment of penance' was passed. The sentence of penance placed upon criminal offenders consisted of:
"That you be taken back to the prison whence you came to a low dungeon, into which no light can enter; that you be laid on your back on... Continue reading ...
Is Derby Really The Most Haunted City In England? Pt.1
Posted by Atticus on Thursday, September 3, 2009,
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UK
If you are interested in paying a visit to what is thought as the most haunted city in England, consider Derby, which has been dubbed the "Ghost Capital of England." There's a lot of landmarks, buildings, and locations that the locals are well aware of when it comes to things that send chills up and down your spine. For this reason, a lot of tourists come to take tours and glance at some off-the-beaten path sites filled with both historical and paranormal intrigue. So to get you started here... Continue reading ...
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