Poltergeist Haunts White Horse
The White Horse Public House in Broughton Astley has been plagued by a mischievous poltergeist since the old cellar floor was dug up in 2011. Staff and patrons have reported a range of bizarre occurrences, from radios turning on by themselves, even when unplugged, to objects being moved or thrown about. The attic door has been found open on multiple occasions, and black shadows have been spotted in mirrors. Perhaps most unsettling is the sighting of a woman's figure when the pub should have been empty.
Digging into the past can sometimes uncover more than you bargained for. In this case, the disturbance of the old cellar floor seems to have stirred up a hornet's nest of paranormal activity. The types of events that have been witnessed - objects moving, items being thrown, unexplained noises - are all hallmarks of a poltergeist. While the identity of the woman seen in the pub remains a mystery, her presence adds to the sense of unease that pervades this Leicestershire public house.
The White Horse Public House has been serving the local community for many years, but the exact date of its construction is unknown.
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