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Phantom Victorian Road Apparition

Road near Flusco, Penrith, Cumbria Unknown Victorian

On a May evening in 2013, a driver was making their way along a rural road near Flusco when they were forced to come to a sudden stop. A man dressed in Victorian clothing had stepped into the road and refused to budge, causing the driver to swerve to avoid him. But it was what happened next that left the driver stunned. As another car approached from the opposite direction, the Victorian gentleman took off like a shot, sprinting into a nearby wooded area with incredible speed, reportedly 'faster than Usain Bolt'.

The speed and agility displayed by the phantom figure is certainly unusual, and one can't help but wonder what might have prompted such a dramatic display. The Victorian era, which spanned from the late 1830s to the early 1900s, was a time of great change and upheaval in the UK, and it's possible that this ghostly apparition is connected to a local event or figure from that time. While we can't say for certain what lies behind this strange encounter, it's clear that the driver was left shaken by the experience.

Historical Context

The area around Flusco has a rich history dating back to the medieval period

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Road
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Single Witness
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
May 2013
Postcode Area
CA11

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