Main road through village, East Scrafton

East Scrafton is a small village in North Yorkshire where a strange phenomenon has been observed on the main road running through it. At night, a light is said to float down the middle of the road, causing motorists to swerve in surprise. The exact origin of this haunting manifestation is unknown, but its impact on drivers is very real. It's not hard to imagine the shock of driving through the quiet village and suddenly having a ghostly light appear in front of you.

Noddle Hill Playing Fields, Hull

Noddle Hill Playing Fields in Hull is usually a hub of sporting activity, but on one evening in 1992, it was the focal point of a bizarre UFO sighting. At least four people watched in amazement as a fast-moving ball, around the size of a car, shot across the sky. The object moved so swiftly that it left witnesses stunned and bewildered. After it vanished into the distance, those who had seen it were left with an unusual static feeling, as if the air was charged with an electric sense of unease.

Bransholme general area, Hull

In the quiet woods of Bransholme, on the outskirts of Hull, a haunting presence is said to linger. The area, including Foredyke Stream, is home to a ghostly apparition that has captured the imagination of locals and visitors alike. Wooden statues of monks line the roadside, a testament to the enduring legend of these phantom figures. The story goes that they may be connected to a former Cistercian community that was decimated by the Black Death. It's a chilling and intriguing tale that draws people to this Yorkshire woods.

Stonebridge Avenue, Hull

Stonebridge Avenue in Hull is home to some pretty ordinary looking playing fields but on one night they were the scene of something quite extraordinary. It was 1:30 in the morning on 9 August 1977 when a policeman was doing his rounds and stumbled upon a group of people dancing in a circle. The thing was they were dressed in strange clothes and seemed to be from another time. The policeman watched for a bit but before he could get a better look they vanished into thin air.

Tax office built on site of the Tivoli Theatre, Hull

The Inland Revenue Building in Hull City Centre stands on the site of the old Tivoli Theatre, where the ghost of Arthur Lucan is said to reside. Arthur Lucan, a popular comedian, died in his dressing room at the theatre back in the day. He was known for his dislike of taxes and tax men, so it was only fitting that his spirit would stir when the tax office was built on top of his old workplace. Locals claim that his ghost still roams the building, dressed in the character of Old Mother Riley, a role he played in fourteen films.

22 Pennington Street, Hull

In the midst of Hull's bustling streets, a strange and unexplained phenomenon occurred in December 1854 at a house on Pennington Street. The residents, fed up with being bombarded by lumps of coal and stones, called the police for help. But despite their best efforts, the authorities were unable to catch the culprit, and the attacks continued for several days. It was as if an invisible force had taken up residence, wreaking havoc on the household.