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The Phantom Woman of Blaby Ford

Blaby Ford, Blaby, Leicestershire Apparition Victorian

Blaby Ford has been the site of a reported ghost sighting, where a couple claimed to have seen the outline of a person wearing a long coat walking near a steep bank. The incident occurred in April 1995, around 20:30h, when the couple stopped at the ford to smoke on their way to a party. They turned on the main lights of the car, but the figure had vanished into thin air. It wasnt until later that evening, when they got chatting about local ghost stories, that they stumbled upon the tale of the phantom woman who haunts these parts.

Digging deeper into the history of the area reveals that the phantom woman is said to be searching for her husband who drowned in 1923. This tragic event has left a lasting impact on the local community, with many believing that the woman's spirit still roams the area, unable to rest. The couple's experience in 1995 adds to the growing number of reported sightings, fuelling speculation about the existence of this ghostly apparition.

Historical Context

The ford has been a crossing point over the River Soar for centuries, with a long history of use dating back to the medieval period.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Ford
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
April 1995, around 20:30h
Postcode Area
LE8

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