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The Waving Man of Stiffkey

Marshes, Stiffkey, Norfolk Post-Mortem Apparition Late 20th Century

Stiffkey Marshes can be a lonely and atmospheric place, especially on a misty evening. It's here that a strange sighting has been reported, one that has left locals and visitors alike scratching their heads. Peter Yaxley was walking across the marshes when he spotted a figure a short distance ahead, waving at him. The figure then vanished into thin air, leaving no marks in the soft sand where he was standing. What makes this sighting even more intriguing is that the description of the figure matched that of a man named Jack, who had died several weeks previously.

Digging deeper into the story, it seems that Jack's death had been a recent and tragic event in the local community. While there's no concrete evidence to suggest that Jack's spirit was trying to communicate with Peter Yaxley, the similarity in descriptions is certainly striking. The fact that Peter took the time to discuss his sighting with locals, who then corroborated the identity of the figure, adds weight to the account. It's a case that remains unexplained to this day, leaving us to wonder what really happened in those marshes all those years ago.

Historical Context

The incident occurred in the late twentieth century, a time of significant change and development in the UK

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Marshes
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Single Witness Corroborated
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
Late twentieth century
Postcode Area
NR23

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