Skip to main content

The Grinning Ghost of Kippax

Old Tree Inn Inn, Kippax, West Yorkshire Apparition 20th century

The Old Tree Inn in Kippax is home to a rather unsettling presence - a grinning misty entity believed to be the ghost of former landlord Billy Fisher. This eerie apparition has been glimpsed by numerous people since the 1970s, leaving many to wonder if Billy Fisher still keeps a watchful eye on his old stomping ground. The misty figure is often described as having a mischievous grin, which has led some to speculate that Billy Fisher was a jovial character in life. Despite the lack of concrete evidence, the sightings of Billy Fisher's ghost have become an integral part of the Old Tree Inn's paranormal folklore.

Digging deeper into the history of the Old Tree Inn and Billy Fisher's life may hold the key to understanding these ghostly sightings. As a former landlord, Billy Fisher would have been a well-known figure in the local community, and his passing likely had a significant impact on the town of Kippax. While there are no detailed accounts of Billy Fisher's life or death, it's clear that his spirit has lingered on, captivating the imagination of those who have encountered him. The fact that multiple witnesses have reported seeing the grinning misty entity suggests that there may be some truth to the claims of paranormal activity at the Old Tree Inn.

Historical Context

The Old Tree Inn has been a staple of Kippax village for many years, with Billy Fisher serving as landlord in the past.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Historic Inn
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
1970s
Postcode Area
LS15

Nearby Haunted Places

Apparition 1.6 mi

Pete the Pole Apparition

Former Second World War Air Force Base, Lindholme

Lindholme's former airbase is said to be haunted by the ghost of a Polish airman known as Pete the Pole or Lindholme Willie. This phantom pilot is believed to have died in a crash landing at the base during World War II. In the years following his death, Pete reportedly made several appearances at the airbase. One of the earliest reported sightings was in November 1957 when a misty shape was seen walking along the runway before vanishing into thin air. Years later, in 1977, an Air Traffic Assistant spotted a shuffling figure crossing the parade square, which disappeared into the shadows by a sealed door.

Former Second World War Air Force Base World War II
Read Full Story
Environmental 1.6 mi

Lindholme Airfield Ghostly Activity

Former Second World War Air Force Base, Lindholme

Imagine walking across a deserted airfield at night, the only sound being the crunch of gravel beneath your feet. That's what happened to two friends at Lindholme Airfield in 1962. As they strolled across the empty runways, they noticed a strange light flickering in the control tower. It was a peculiar sight, especially since they knew the building was supposed to be empty. Their curiosity piqued, they cautiously approached a nearby hangar, and that's when things took a strange turn. The sounds of activity suddenly surrounded them - the creaking of hangar doors, the roar of aircraft engines starting up, and the patter of many pairs of feet running by, yet there was nothing to see.

Former Second World War Air Force Base World War II
Read Full Story
Post-Mortem Apparition 2.9 mi

Carlton Street Ghost Woman

Carlton Street, Castleford

Carlton Street in Castleford has been the site of a particularly unsettling encounter. A witness walking towards his car on a Friday afternoon around 1999 spotted a woman he had known for about twenty years. In his hurry, he walked straight past her without speaking. It was only the following day that he found out the woman had been found dead on the Thursday night. This brief, unassuming encounter would prove to be a post-mortem manifestation, a fleeting glimpse of someone who had passed on.

Street Late 20th Century
Read Full Story
Apparition 2.9 mi

Romans' Treasure Ghosts

Castle ruins, Bowes

Deep in the Yorkshire countryside, the ruined walls of Bowes Castle stand sentinel over a centuries-old secret. Legend has it that a group of Romans, brutally murdered by an angry mob, met their demise before they could reveal the location of their hidden treasure. Now, their restless spirits are said to haunt these ancient stones, tantalisingly hinting at the treasure's whereabouts. But beware, for those who claim to have seen the ghostly Romans are said to meet a grisly fate, dying before they can share the secret with the living.

Castle Ruins Roman
Read Full Story
Apparition 3.2 mi

Smoky Lady of Woodlesford

Snooker club, Woodlesford

The old snooker club on Aberford Road in Woodlesford has a fascinating, if brief, history of paranormal activity. In 1997, a smoky figure of an older woman with her hair tied into a bun was seen in the former projectionist room. This fleeting glimpse of a ghostly presence has left many questions unanswered, and the identity of the Smoky Lady remains a mystery. The building, which was once a cinema, has since ceased operations as a snooker club, leaving behind only memories and this intriguing account of a paranormal encounter.

Former Cinema 20th Century
Read Full Story
Apparition 3.9 mi

The Blue Lady of Temple Newsam

Temple Newsam House, Leeds

Temple Newsam House, a grand mansion with a history dating back to the medieval period, is said to be haunted by numerous entities, with the Blue Lady being the most well-known. She has a room named after her, and her presence is often accompanied by other ghostly apparitions, including a monk in brown robes, a Knight Templar, a small boy who likes to emerge from a cupboard, and a misty form that wanders the halls. The South Wing of the house is particularly active, with screams and the sounds of something heavy being dragged across the floor reported by those who have ventured there.

Historic Country House Medieval
Read Full Story

Stay Nearby

Haunted hotels and accommodation near Old Tree Inn Inn