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Lost Boy of Spalding

Red Lion Public House, Spalding, Lincolnshire Apparition Victorian

The Red Lion Public House in Spalding has a rather eerie reputation thanks to a haunting that took place back in 2004. A team of ghost hunters spent a night at the pub and claimed to have made contact with the spirit of a young boy. He was dressed in typical Victorian attire, wearing breeches and a flat cap. According to the ghost hunters, the boy said he'd arrived at the pub by train but now couldn't seem to leave. Quite a sad story, really. The team also reported seeing another ghostly figure, an elderly gentleman dressed in grey.

Spalding's history dates back to the medieval period, and it's possible that the lost boy's story is linked to the town's rich past. The Red Lion Public House itself has been a local landmark for many years, and it's not hard to imagine that it might have a few ghostly residents. The ghost hunters who investigated the pub in 2004 were apparently experienced and well-equipped, so their claims of paranormal activity are certainly worth taking seriously. The fact that they reported two separate ghostly entities - the lost boy and the elderly gentleman - adds to the intrigue of this already fascinating case.

Historical Context

The Red Lion Public House has been a local landmark in Spalding for many years

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Public House
Activity Types
Visual Audio
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
2004
Postcode Area
PE11

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