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Jerningham Arms Poltergeist

Jerningham Arms Public House, Shifnal, Shropshire Poltergeist Pre-1950

The Jerningham Arms Public House in Shifnal, Shropshire, has a notorious reputation for paranormal activity. Guests who stayed in the 'Pink Room' back in the day claimed to have been tossed out of bed by unseen hands. It was a pretty frightening experience, especially since the landlord also heard footsteps coming from the room when it was empty. This mischievous entity was even thought to be connected to a ghost haunting the nearby vicarage.

Historical records of the haunting date back to pre-1950, and it's believed to be a poltergeist. Two guests had a particularly eventful stay in the 'Pink Room', reporting being thrown out of bed by an invisible force. The landlord also reported hearing footsteps coming from the room when it was unoccupied. Interestingly, it's been suggested that this entity might be the same presence haunting the nearby vicarage.

Historical Context

The Jerningham Arms Public House was operational in Shifnal, Shropshire, before it ceased operations

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Public House
Activity Types
Visual Audio
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
No longer operational
Date / Era
Pre-1950
Postcode Area
TF11

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