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Mrs Smalley's Haunted Residence

Unidentified house near East Gates, Leicester, Leicestershire Apparition Georgian

Somewhere near East Gates in Leicester, a reportedly unassuming house holds a dark history. After the death of Mrs Smalley in 1727, her spirit apparently refused to vacate the premises. The ghostly presence of Mrs Smalley became a concern for the living until the vicar of St Martin's intervened, successfully banishing her malevolent entity from the property. Although the house may no longer stand, its notorious past continues to fascinate those drawn to the paranormal.

The case of Mrs Smalley dates back to 1727, a time when supernatural occurrences were often attributed to divine intervention or restless spirits. The fact that a vicar was called upon to perform the banishment suggests that the haunting was taken seriously by the local community. Unfortunately, details of the haunting and the banishment are scarce, leaving much to speculation. What remains certain is that Mrs Smalley's ghostly presence was acknowledged and addressed by the authorities of the time.

Historical Context

18th-century England, Georgian era

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Private Residence
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Single Witness
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
No Access
Date / Era
Unknown
Postcode Area
LE1

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