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A Series of Terrible Events at Winstanley Hall

Posted on March 8, 2018 by LancashireFolk

Winstanley Hall, in Wigan, was built by the Winstanley family who had owned the land here since at least the 13th century. The oldest part of the present hall was built in the middle of the 15th century. Other wings … Continue reading →

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The Park Mistress of Hornby Park

Posted on July 19, 2017 by LancashireFolk

This little ghost story has some folk elements which are hard to ignore. A woman named Meg Brackin was out in Hornby Park one evening, looking for kindling for her fire. She came across another woman and wondered what she … Continue reading →

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Bramall Hall – Moved by the Fairies!

Posted on March 22, 2017 by LancashireFolk

Bramall Hall, on Hall Road in Bramhall, is several centuries old. Parts of the building date from the late 1590s. A short distance from the hall is Crow Holt Wood and this, so the legend says, is where the builders … Continue reading →

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Blackley Hall and Old Shay’s Ghost

Posted on February 22, 2017 by LancashireFolk

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 →

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The Grey Lady of Astley Hospital

Posted on February 9, 2017 by LancashireFolk

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 →

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A Ghostly Piano at Blackburn Telephone Exchange

Posted on September 21, 2016 by LancashireFolk

Blackburn Telephone Exchange is a relatively modern building but it has long been regarded as haunted; strange noises have disturbed night-shift workers and the sounds of piano-playing and heavy footfalls have been heard. Piano-playing? How could this possibly be? The … Continue reading →

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The Clegg Hall Boggart

Posted on July 27, 2016 by LancashireFolk

It is lovely to report that this wonderful Hall on Clegg Hall Road, which at one point was very close to dilapidation, has been lovingly restored and is once again a glorious building. The photo above shows it very close … Continue reading →

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‘Red Clogs’ a Coalminer’s Ghost

Posted on July 20, 2016 by LancashireFolk

Recently, whilst researching for Manchester Folk, I came across an intriguing mention of a ghost known as Red Clogs. No detail was given but with a little research, I discovered that he wasn’t called that because he wore red clogs … Continue reading →

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Bloomfield Road Football Ground – Blackpool

Posted on April 28, 2016 by LancashireFolk

The wreck of HMS Foudroyant, near North Pier, Blackpool. Legend has it that the boardroom of Blackpool Football Club is lined with oak panelling taken from Lord Nelson’s flagship. Of course, Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory survives and is safely berthed … Continue reading →

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Lancashire Folk – the Book!

Posted on March 14, 2016 by LancashireFolk

Pleased to announced that Lancashire Folk is finally available!  It is now in stock and available for purchase from the distributor, Gazelle Books.  For direct customers Gazelle have set up a promotional offer which will allow you to buy the … Continue reading →

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