Colour Shifting Woman of Barlborough
Barlborough Hall, now home to Mount St Mary's College, has a long history of paranormal activity. One of the most intriguing sightings is that of a phantom woman who appears on nights of the full moon. Described as being grey, blue, or white, her colour seems to shift, adding to the mystery. The hall itself is an Elizabethan building with a rich history, including a rumoured connection to Robin Hood, whose long bow was once kept here, now residing at Renishaw Hall.
The story goes that a priest was murdered in a room on the upper part of the building, leaving behind a ghostly blood stain that took many decades to clean. Even now, it periodically reappears. Local tradition also suggests that Robin Hood and Marian were married in a nearby church, adding a touch of legend to the hall's history. While the details of these events are shrouded in mystery, they contribute to the eerie atmosphere that pervades Barlborough Hall, especially on nights of the full moon when the colour shifting woman is said to appear.
The hall dates back to the Elizabethan era and has been associated with various legends, including those of Robin Hood.
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