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Peterborough Poltergeist Haunting

Guest house, Peterborough, Cambridge Poltergeist Mid 20th Century

On Eastfield Road in Peterborough, a rather bizarre and unexplained incident took place back in 1960. Two men who were staying at a guest house on the road woke up one morning to find that their kitchen was littered with broken cups and plates. The strange thing was that they hadn't heard anything unusual during the night, which suggests that whatever caused the mess did so without making a sound. The men also reported feeling like they were being watched by something unseen, which added to the eerie atmosphere of the situation.

The incident at the guest house on Eastfield Road remains a mystery to this day. What's interesting is that the guest house is no longer operating as such, which might suggest that the building has had a chequered past. Although we don't have much information about the history of the building, it's clear that the poltergeist activity that took place there was quite unusual. The fact that two men witnessed the aftermath of the haunting and reported feeling like they were being watched adds credibility to the account.

Historical Context

The guest house on Eastfield Road was operational in the 1960s

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Guest House
Activity Types
Visual Psychological
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
No Public Access
Date / Era
1960
Postcode Area
PE1

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