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Flying Lamp Ghost Beighton

Beighton Station, Beighton, South Yorkshire Apparition Modern

Beighton Station on a dark night can be a pretty eerie place. It's not hard to imagine that two men walking along the platform back in the 1960s felt a chill run down their spines. They were just trying to get from one place to another when one of them was carrying a paraffin lamp. Suddenly, the lamp was wrenched from his hand and flew several metres in front of him. They must have been shocked and a bit spooked, because after picking up the lamp, the event repeated itself again. That was enough for them, and they quickly retreated.

The 1960s was a time of change and growth for many places in England, but for the men at Beighton Station, it was a time of unexplained events. The incident with the flying lamp has been documented as a haunting manifestation. Although we don't know much about the history of the station or the men involved, it's clear that this event left an impression. The fact that the lamp was moved not once but twice suggests that whatever was responsible was determined to make its presence known.

Historical Context

The station has been in operation since the 19th century.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Railway Station
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
1960s
Postcode Area
S81

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