The White Lady of Great Staughton
In the rolling hills of Great Staughton, a small village in Cambridge, there's a farmhouse with a rather intriguing ghost story. The owners of this rural farmhouse once took the unusual step of removing all locks and bars from their doors. It wasn't a matter of trust or a desire for an open-plan home, but rather a response to a mischievous presence. Apparently, a white lady would appear at night, opening all the doors no matter how securely they were closed. This spectral visitor was quite enough to unnerve the family, leading them to take drastic measures.
The story takes a more tangible turn with the account of a workman who was called in to mend the roof. He wasn't so lucky, however, as he encountered the ghost firsthand. Understandably, he refused to finish the job, leaving another builder to complete the repairs. While we don't have a specific date for these events, the fact that multiple people were involved - the family, the first workman, and the second builder - lends some credibility to the tale. It's a classic case of a haunting that disrupted daily life, albeit in a relatively harmless way.
The area has a rich history dating back to medieval times
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The Crown Inn Ghost
Crown Inn Inn, Great Staughton
The Crown Inn in Great Staughton, Cambridge, is home to a rather intriguing ghost known as 'Old Pork-and-Lard'. This nickname was given due to the belief that the entity was a former landlord who also worked as the local butcher. What makes this haunting particularly poignant is that the landlord died just before the birth of his first child. It's said that this tragic circumstance may have contributed to his spirit remaining earthbound. Guests and staff have reported hearing footsteps in empty rooms, a sound that has become synonymous with the ghostly presence of Old Pork-and-Lard.
Catherine of Aragon's Ghost
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The Blue Lady of Abington
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The Tall Man of St Neots
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The Coach House in St Neots has a reputation for being haunted by the ghostly figure of a tall man. This eerie apparition is thought to be the spirit of the Earl of Holland, a title that dates back to the 17th century. Although sightings of the tall man were reported in the 1960s, there have been no recent accounts of his ghostly presence. The Coach House, formerly known as The New Inn, has a long history that stretches back centuries, and it's possible that the Earl's spirit has been lingering here for just as long.
Nanny Izzard Flying Broomstick
1 mile south of St. Neots, Eynesbury
Over Eynesbury, a village nestled near St Neots in Cambridgeshire, a peculiar sight has been reported on numerous nights. Locals claim to have seen the ghostly figure of Nanny Izzard, a woman believed to have been a local witch, flying through the skies on a broomstick. This eerie spectacle has become a well-known aspect of the village's paranormal folklore, with many asserting they have caught a glimpse of her spectral form soaring overhead.
Terrible Smell
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