Author: Mrs. Gwen WoodcockPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Historic Haunts of England
Author: Mrs. Gwen WoodcockPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Picturesque England
Author: Laura ValentinePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
Picturesque England
Author: L. ValentinePicturesque England
Author: Laura ValentinePublisher: Arkose Press
ISBN: 9781346236780
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
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Picturesque England
Author: The Most Haunted House in England
Author: Harry PricePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Borley (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Borley Rectory was the house that gained infamy as "the most haunted house in England" after its ten-year-long paranormal investigation by the psychic researcher; Harry Price. Price dedicated his life to uncovering the truth behind the paranormal, leading him to become one of the most well-known psychical researchers of all time. It was his investigation into Borley Rectory which by far became the most famous case in Price's long career, eventually leading to the Victorian house being crowned the 'most haunted in England'. This book ... document[s] his ten-year investigation into exploring the nature of paranormal phenomena surrounding Borley Rectory. The rectory was attributed to classic poltergeist activity, wall-writing, mysterious fires and supernatural manifestations. Most notable of these is that of the figure of a nun, known for walking across the garden. Also appearing was a spectral carriage and team of horses driven by a headless coachman. It could be said that the story of Borley Rectory is as much a story of a haunted house and ghosts as it is about the living. Borley's saga includes sensationalist tabloid headlines, a scandalous affair and a captivating investigator whose discoveries are still questioned to this day"--Amazon.com.
Picturesque England
Author: L. ValentinePublisher:
ISBN: 9781331245803
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
Excerpt from Picturesque England: Its Landmarks and Historic Haunts, as Described in Lay and Legend, Song and Story It would require much more than a single volume to describe all the picturesque spots in our native land. But as far as space permitted, we believe we have given descriptions of all those places in England - whether towns, castles, manors, forests, lakes, or mountains - that are especially remarkable, or that have either historical memories or poetic and romantic legend and lay associated with them. Nearly every rood of ground in our country has some glorious or pathetic memory attached to it; its battlefields, its scenes of tragic events, or of happier associations, unite in giving a subtile charm to the land "set in the silver sea." In order to give a fair picture of our country, we have sought for the picturesque in each of its forty counties; devoting generally three articles to each; but of course increasing the number of descriptions in those counties that have the greatest claim on our attention from their scenery or associations. The southern counties possess many beauties: a charming coastline, and fertile and lovely pastures. In Wiltshire are those unique and ancient memorials of the past - Stonehenge and Abury; Hampshire has its old forest, famed in history, and its adjoining "Isle of beauty," the Wight; and all possess ruins of fine old castles and abbeys, and two of our finest cathedrals - Canterbury and Winchester. The shires round London are well called the Home Counties, for there is a great home charm in their quiet pastures and well-wooded lands; while in the very centre of our country our greatest poet was born, in lovely Warwickshire. The eastern coast (with the exception of Essex) is the Fen country. But many a picture might be made from the Broads and slow shining rivers of Norfolk and Suffolk, such as the great Dutch painters would have loved. The northern counties, inhabited by a race of different descent from the southern, are very picturesque. Their grand sea coast - with its glorious, castle-crowned headlands - is extremely fine, and their castles are grand ruins or else stately dwellings. In these northern counties we find some of the most picturesque scenes in England; for here are the mountains and lakes of Cumberland and Westmoreland. The mountains are small compared with the Alps, but their perfect proportion and symmetry make their height very apparent. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Historic Haunts of England ... With 62 Illustrations
Author: Gwen WOODCOCKEight Ghosts
Author: Sarah PerryPublisher: September Publishing
ISBN: 1910463744
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Rooted in place, slipping between worlds - a rich collection of unnerving ghosts and sinister histories. 'An impressive line-up of established and emerging names.' The Sunday Times 'These eerie, unsettling stories are guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.' Daily Express Eight authors were given the freedom of their chosen English Heritage site, from medieval castles to a Cold War nuclear bunker. Immersed in the past and chilled by rumours of hauntings, they channelled their darker imaginings into a series of extraordinary new ghost stories. 'Subtly evocative of human relations loss, grief, or the fear of loneliness.' TLS 'A satisfying and spooky read.' Sun Also includes a gazetteer of English Heritage properties which are said to be haunted.
Picturesque England : Its Landmarks and Historic Haunts, As Described in Lay and Legend, Song and Story
Author: Laura Jewry Valentine (D.1899)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description