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The Headless Shade of Leicester

West Street, Leicester, Leicestershire Apparition Modern

West Street in Leicester has been the site of a rather bizarre and unexplained sighting. Back in 1965, several people witnessed a headless shade drifting down the middle of the road. The apparition was seen floating along, giving no indication of how it came to be without a head. This strange sighting has left many questions unanswered, and it remains one of the more unusual ghost stories to come out of Leicester.

One of the most intriguing aspects of this haunting is the complete lack of context or explanation for the headless shade. There are no recorded details of any tragic events or accidents that might have led to such a sighting. The fact that multiple witnesses saw the apparition lends credibility to the story, but it also raises more questions about what was seen and why. Unfortunately, there are no further details about the witnesses or any additional information that might shed more light on this strange occurrence.

Historical Context

The sighting occurred in 1965, a time of relative peace and quiet in Leicester.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Road
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
1965
Postcode Area
LE1

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