Ghostly Kitchen Staff
Rumbling Tum restaurant on the A39 has a reputation for being haunted by a tall, lean female form seen in the kitchen. This ghostly apparition was first reported back in the 1970s and has apparently not gone away. It's said that guests and staff have caught glimpses of her going about her business, perhaps preparing meals for hungry customers. The restaurant's location, off the main road, might add to the eerie atmosphere, making it the perfect setting for a ghost story or two.
Interestingly, the female ghost isn't the only paranormal presence reported at Rumbling Tum. A little old man has also been spotted by guests, adding to the mystery. Although we don't know much about the history of the restaurant or the people who worked there, it's clear that the kitchen has been a hub of paranormal activity for decades. The fact that multiple people have witnessed these ghostly apparitions suggests that there might be some truth to the haunting.
The restaurant has been in operation since at least the 1970s.
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