The Ghost of Mrs Budge
Arlingham Church stands quietly in the Gloucestershire countryside, its ancient stones bearing witness to centuries of history. It was here on 18 June 1902 that the ghost of Mrs Budge made a brief but striking appearance. Dressed in traditional Victorian housekeeping attire, she was seen sitting in the church, a fleeting glimpse of a bygone era. When approached, she vanished into thin air, leaving behind only questions about her identity and purpose.
The encounter with Mrs Budge's ghost on that summer's day in 1902 remains a singular event, with no further details about the witness or witnesses who were present. What we do know is that the Victorian era was a time of great change and social upheaval, and it's possible that Mrs Budge's spirit is a lingering echo of a life lived during this period. The fact that she was seen in the church, a place often associated with rest and contemplation, adds to the enigma surrounding her presence.
The church dates back to the 12th century
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