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The Woman in Grey

Old Manor House, Charlton Marshall, Dorset Apparition Pre-Victorian

The Old Manor House in Charlton Marshall, Dorset, was once a prep school where students encountered a mysterious figure known as the Woman in Grey. She was seen by several students wearing a grey outfit and a cap, walking down the same corridor every time, only to disappear into the end wall. This corridor, now long gone with the school, was apparently a regular route for the Woman in Grey during the mid twentieth century.

Built in an earlier era, the Old Manor House served as a boarding school for young students. It's little surprise that such a historic building would have stories of paranormal activity. The Woman in Grey, as she came to be known, was a benign presence, not causing any trouble but simply going about her business. Her appearances were always in the same location, suggesting a possible connection to the school or its past.

Historical Context

Former prep school, now demolished

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Former Boarding School
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
No Public Access
Date / Era
Mid twentieth century
Postcode Area
DT11

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