Tag Archives: ghost stories

Christmas Eve…

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Sue Vincent

There is a story on the radio… some ghostly tale or other. I never really understood why we tell ghost stories at Christmas. I know it is traditional, but I was never sure how far back it went. I’d done … Continue reading →

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A Spine-chilling Wander in Chillingham Castle ~ Alli Templeton

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Medieval Wanderings: Nestling deep in the heart of rural Northumberland, Chillingham Castle is a little bit special in many ways. I discovered this uniquely wonderful seat of pure English eccentricity a couple of years ago when we were … Continue reading →

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Losing the past

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Sue Vincent

There was an article about the archaeological explorations taking place along the route of HS2, the planned high-speed rail link between London and Birmingham. It highlighted the amazing number of sites being excavated, spanning the human history of the last … Continue reading →

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Be my Guest: The Czech Republic – The Most Haunted Country in the World? by G. Michael Vasey

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Sue Vincent

As I sit in my office here in Brno, I can see the twin landmarks of this small city situated in Moravia, the southern part of the Czech Republic. The first is Brno Castle sitting atop a natural hill and … Continue reading →

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