The Felling Phantom Publican
The Beeswing Public House in Felling, Gateshead, has a reputation for being haunted by the ghost of a middle-aged man. He's often seen standing at the bar, dressed in a waistcoat and spats, with an old-fashioned glass of ale in hand. Patrons new to the bar would sometimes strike up a conversation with him, unaware that he wasn't visible to anyone else. This ghostly apparition was said to appear to newcomers, adding to the mystique of the Beeswing's paranormal activity.
Historical records suggest that the man's presence might be connected to one of the tragic Felling pit disasters. Although the exact details of his identity remain a mystery, his attire hints at a life lived during the late 19th or early 20th century. The Beeswing Public House itself is no longer in operation, having closed its doors in the past. The incident is documented to have occurred in 2008, leaving behind a fascinating account of paranormal activity.
The area has a history of coal mining, with several pit disasters occurring in the 19th and 20th centuries.
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