Ghosts of the North East (Paperback)

Rob Kirkup

ISBN 10: 1398121673 / ISBN 13: 9781398121676

Published by Amberley Publishing, Chalford, 2025

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Paperback. The north-east of England Durham, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and Teesside has witnessed many grisly and tragic events over the centuries and it is no surprise that it is one of the most haunted parts of the country. In Ghosts of the North East paranormal investigator Rob Kirkup examines some of the regions most interesting ghostly stories. Newcastles Norman Castle Keep has many such tales, the best known of which is of the Poppy Girl who haunts a condemned cell. Durham Castle has many ghostly legends and further afield in Northumberland, Chillingham Castle is infamous as the haunt of the torturer John Sage, who would maim, torture and kill Scottish prisoners within the twelfth-century fortress. These tales of hauntings and other paranormal experiences in the North East are accompanied by illustrations of places featured in the text. They will fascinate all those interested in the story of ghosts in this region of England as well as those who wish to know more about its history. The North East of England has a fascinating and often grisly past. It is one of the most haunted parts of the country and here is a collection of the ghostly stories of the North East. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ghosts of the North East (Paperback)
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing, Chalford
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1398121673
• ISBN 13: 9781398121676
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The north-east of England – Durham, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and Teesside – has witnessed many grisly and tragic events over the centuries and it is no surprise that it is one of the most haunted parts of the country. In Ghosts of the North East paranormal investigator Rob Kirkup examines some of the region’s most interesting ghostly stories. Newcastle’s Norman Castle Keep has many such tales, the best known of which is of the ‘Poppy Girl’ who haunts a condemned cell. Durham Castle has many ghostly legends and further afield in Northumberland, Chillingham Castle is infamous as the haunt of the torturer John Sage, who would maim, torture and kill Scottish prisoners within the twelfth-century fortress. These tales of hauntings and other paranormal experiences in the North East are accompanied by illustrations of places featured in the text. They will fascinate all those interested in the story of ghosts in this region of England as well as those who wish to know more about its history.

About the Author

A dedicated ghost hunter from the north east, Rob Kirkup has had a life-long fascinating with 'things that go bump in the night!' This interest was taken to the next level in 2002 with Rob's first ever ghost hunt for a local radio station. Rob has now established himself with over 50 investigations and several published books on the subject as well as his own podcast 'How Haunted'.