Market Place, Burton upon Trent

Burton upon Trent's Market Place is usually a bustling hub of activity but on this particular occasion it was quiet when two teenage lads witnessed something strange. They watched as a pretty girl walked across the marketplace, glanced and smiled at the boys before suddenly vanishing just a few metres away. The boys were left stunned and confused, wondering if they had just imagined the whole thing.

Outside Saint Chad's church, Burton upon Trent

Outside Saint Chad's church in Burton upon Trent, a strange occurrence took place on 1 April 2012. Two bell ringers were waiting to ring the bells for the Sunday service when they heard the sound of a full set of eight bells peeling out. The next nearest church only had six bells, and the two churches in the area with eight bells both denied that their bells were being rung at the time. It was as if the bells of Saint Chad's church had come to life, ringing out without any physical cause.

Bass museum, Burton upon Trent

The Bass Museum in Burton upon Trent is home to a mischievous ghostly resident - a cat thats said to roam the ground floor and a recreation of an Edwardian bar. Staff and visitors have caught glimpses of this feline phantom, which seems to be a harmless but intriguing presence. The museum may be closed now, but the legend of the ghost cat lives on, leaving many to wonder about the story behind this spectral visitor.

Appleby Public House, Burton upon Trent

The Appleby Public House in Burton upon Trent has a reputation for being haunted by the ghost of a former worker. This historic pub, sadly now closed, was investigated by Spirit Team UK who declared it to be a hub of paranormal activity. The ghost is believed to date back to when the building was not a pub, suggesting that the spirit has been present for a long time. Locals and visitors have reported strange occurrences, adding to the pub's eerie atmosphere.

Chemist shop, Burton upon Trent

In the heart of Burton upon Trent, a quaint chemist shop has been at the centre of a bizarre and unsettling ghost sighting. A woman, who had popped into the store for a routine visit, let out a blood-curdling scream after encountering a strange figure. The apparition, described as a man dressed in grey rags with dirty, long hair, stood frozen, his arms outstretched, emitting unintelligible guttural sounds. The woman was so shaken that she needed to be sat down and given a glass of water by the shop staff, who waited patiently for her to calm down. The mysterious figure, however, had vanished into thin air.

Burton Mail newspaper offices, Burton upon Trent

Burton Mail newspaper offices have been home to a rather unusual ghostly presence. At the end of each day's production, staff would often hear the sound of feet running down the main staircase as they were locking up. It was as if someone was in a hurry to get out of the building. One witness even reported seeing the ghost of a printer, adding to the mystery of this haunted workplace.