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The White Lady of Littlehampton Road

Road between Littlehampton and Worthing, Littlehampton, Sussex Post-Mortem Apparition Victorian

On a dark winter's night, back in 1833, a lone rider was making his way home along the winding road between Littlehampton and Worthing. As he rounded a bend, he was startled to see a ghostly figure standing in the road ahead. To his surprise, he recognised the woman as Harriet, a family friend who had passed away a couple of years prior. Her spirit appeared as a white female figure, and the rider was shaken but also moved by her presence. He recalled that Harriet's two children were struggling to find stability, and he reassured her ghost that he would do his best to look after them. With that promise made, the phantom vanished into thin air.

This haunting is classified as a post-mortem manifestation, a type of ghostly apparition that occurs after death. The circumstances of Harriet's death are not well documented, but her concern for her children's welfare was clearly a driving force behind her spirit's appearance. The witness, a man who had been riding his horse along the road, was understandably shaken by the encounter but also felt a sense of responsibility to honour Harriet's request. The fact that he was able to provide some comfort to her spirit may have helped bring closure to both parties. This account has been documented as a genuine paranormal experience, and its details have been preserved for over a century.

Historical Context

The haunting occurred during the Victorian era, a time of great change and social upheaval in England.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Road
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Single Witness
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
After dark, winter, circa 1833
Postcode Area
BN

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