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Monthly Archives: February 2017
Blackley Hall and Old Shay’s Ghost
Blackley Hall was a large and ancient manor house dating from Tudor times but by 1760 it was no longer used as one large family home. Separate parts of it were rented out by the Scholes family, who owned it. … Continue reading
The Grey Lady of Astley Hospital
The building known as Astley Hospital, on Ley Road in Astley, is in fact an ancient manor house; the inscription on the lintel informs us that it was erected in 1650, by the Mort family. It was built on the … Continue reading
Posted in Ghosts, Uncategorized
Tagged Astley Hospital, Dam House, ghost, grey lady, Leigh
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Manchester Folk…
The manuscript of my next book, Manchester Folk, is finally with the publisher and compiling this new collection has been a joy. Apart from discovering magical places I didn’t previously know existed, it’s been very interesting to see how similar … Continue reading
Posted in Devil Tales, folklore, Ghosts, Giant, Manchester, Uncategorized
Tagged Devil, Folklore, Ghosts, Manchester, Manchester Folk, witch
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Lancashire Folk 