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Ghostly Figure in Chair

Rossall House, Sunbury on Thames, Surrey Apparition Victorian

Rossall House in Sunbury on Thames has a rather intriguing ghost story attached to it. The house was once home to Sherard Osborn Cowper-Coles, a clever electrometallurgist and inventor. His wife is said to have seen a ghostly presence in the house, but it was a photograph taken by her husband that would provide tangible evidence of the paranormal activity. The photograph shows a chair with a ghostly figure sitting in it, covered in a blanket and wearing a wig.

Sherard Cowper-Coles was a man of science, so it's fascinating that his own photographic experiment captured something that couldn't be explained. The ghostly figure in the chair has been a topic of interest for many years, with some speculating that it might be a former occupant or a relative. What's certain is that the photograph remains a compelling piece of evidence for those interested in the paranormal. The haunting at Rossall House is a well-documented case that continues to attract attention from those curious about the supernatural.

Historical Context

Late 19th and early 20th century

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Private Residence
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Private Residence, No Public Access
Date / Era
Early twentieth century
Postcode Area
TW16

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