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Poltergeist Deck Shoes Haunting

Meltham shoe shop, Padstow, Cornwall Apparition Modern

In the quaint Cornish town of Padstow, a peculiar haunting took place at Meltham shoe shop back in May 2005. Two shop workers were left shaken by a series of bizarre incidents involving a pair of brown deck shoes. The shoes would mysteriously jump off the display stand and move around the shop at night, causing quite a commotion. A priest was even called in to bless the shop in an attempt to put an end to the strange occurrences, but it seemed the shoes were determined to continue their nocturnal wanderings.

The haunting was eventually attributed to the ghost of a butcher who had taken his own life in a nearby cattle shed. It's said that the butcher's spirit was responsible for the mischievous behaviour of the deck shoes. The shop workers reported that the shoes would move around on their own, and it's believed that the butcher's restless spirit was trying to make its presence known. Although the shop is no longer a retail unit, the legend of the poltergeist deck shoes lives on, making it a fascinating tale for those interested in the paranormal.

Historical Context

The haunting took place in a former shoe shop in Padstow, Cornwall.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Former Retail Unit
Activity Types
Visual Audio
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
No Public Access
Date / Era
May 2005
Postcode Area
PL28

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