Ghostly Carriage of Droitwich
The countryside around Droitwich Spa is home to a rather intriguing sighting - a ghostly carriage and horses. Travellers along the unnamed road between Droitwich and Worcester have reported seeing a pair of horses pulling a carriage through the gates of an unidentified stately house before making their way along the road. The exact date and time of these sightings are unknown but the image of the carriage and horses has been etched in the minds of those who claim to have seen it.
Historically, Droitwich Spa and its surrounding areas have been associated with various supernatural tales. Although there's limited information on this specific haunting, it's likely that the ghostly carriage has been a part of local folklore for some time. The fact that it's seen passing through the gates of a stately house suggests a possible connection to a specific family or estate although further research is needed to uncover any concrete links. The lack of a specific location for the stately house adds to the mystery.
The area has a rich history dating back to the medieval period
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The Droitwich Cavalier Ghost
Three unnamed houses on Chawsen estate, Droitwich Spa
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Lady Hobbingdon Haunting
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Bloodied Hands of Astwood
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Poltergeist of Navigation Inn
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Royal Infirmary Ghosts
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The Vanishing Boy of Avoncroft
Avoncroft Museum, Bromsgrove
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