The Ghost of Mrs Baines
Chapel Street in Penzance is home to a rather tragic ghost story. It's said that Mrs Baines met her untimely demise back in the 1800s when she was accidentally shot by a guard she had hired to protect her property. The poor woman was startled by the guard's sudden appearance one night as she was shaking apples from a tree, and in his surprise, he fired his weapon, taking her life. Since then, her spirit has been seen wandering the area, often wearing a bonnet that covers her face. She seems to haunt not just her former home but also a nearby wall where she would sit.
Historical records suggest that Mrs Baines' death was a tragic accident, and it's interesting to note that her ghostly presence was considered so troublesome that a parson was called in to intervene. According to reports, the parson managed to banish Mrs Baines' spirit to the nearby sandbanks, where it's said she'll remain for a thousand years. This story has been passed down through the years, adding to the rich history of paranormal activity in Penzance. While there's no concrete evidence to support the claim of the parson's intervention, it's clear that Mrs Baines' ghost has become a well-known figure in local folklore.
The haunting dates back to the 1800s, during the Victorian era.
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