Grey Monk of Chester
St John's Cathedral in Chester is home to a rather unusual ghostly resident, known as the Grey Monk. This spectral figure has been making appearances within the cathedral's walls since the 1970s, and his antics have been documented over the years. The Grey Monk is said to roam the cathedral, often heard talking in old English. His presence is so well known that on Halloween in 2003, a group of children, thinking he was just a man in costume, approached him with a trick-or-treat bag. The monk's response was both surprising and amusing - he replied 'I'll have a treat' and then proceeded to stick his head into the container and eat the contents, wrappers and all.
Historical records of the cathedral date back to the 11th century, and it's possible that the Grey Monk's presence is connected to the many centuries of worship and monastic life that have taken place within its walls. While the exact nature of the Grey Monk's presence is unclear, his appearances have been documented by multiple witnesses over the years, including during the 1970s and on that memorable Halloween in 2003. The fact that the children who approached him thought he was in costume suggests that his appearance is that of a traditional monk, likely dressed in grey robes, which may have led to his nickname.
St John's Cathedral has a rich history dating back to the 11th century.
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