![]() The building is also said to be haunted by a woman in a long evening dress, and others said they have experienced mild poltergeist activity in the building. The paranormal being was seen watching shows. The girl was also seen looking through the window of a shop - but upon investigation, the room was completely empty.Ī ghost is said to haunt the Theatre Royal, Chatham, with several sightings in the 20th century. She was seen brushing her hair, but vanished when anyone approached her. It is said that people have walked down there and have never come out the other side.Ī young girl in old fashioned clothing is said to haunt Chatham high street, with several sightings in the 1970s. There are also rumours that one worker was filming the Commissioner's House and caught the ghost of a young girl looking out the window.Īpparently someone was murdered in the park near Wayfield, in Walderslade, and now if you walk down the pathway and hear beating drums it means you will also be murdered. The number of ghosts supposedly spotted ranges from the sailor stomping around aboard HMS Gannet and the Spanish-looking man wandering around the exhibitions late at night. We have, therefore, such evidence as is afforded by tradition connecting the place with the former monastery, the name "Nunfield Farm," and the remaining stone fragments.' - extract from - Some Notes on the Road from London to Canterbury in the Middle Ages' (1898) Edited by Henry Littlehales. The story of the bricking-up alive we may dismiss as a fact at once, there being no evidence that such cases occurred. Was a nun bricked up alive on these grounds? And does that explain its name? She is believed to be a witch because her head was found next to her body. The grim discovery, according to the Daily Mail, was made by archaeologist Dr Paul Wilkinson, director of the Kent Archaeological Field School. The headless remains of a teenager, thought to be around 700 years old, were uncovered two years in the grounds back in 2005. Rumours of a phantom began in 1968, and usually involved a bride-to-be, thought have been killed in 1965, flagging down cars and asking for a lift. Not the kind of behaviour you'd expect from somebody of that ilk. The long since closed pub in 49 High Street is Grade II listed and had a reputation of being haunted by the ghost of a monk that was blamed for smashing glasses. This ghost hobbles around with a crutch - extract from 'Phantoms Legends, Customs and Superstitions Of The Sea' (1972) Raymond Lamont Brown This refers to the ghost of a peg-legged sailor of Admiral Lord Nelson's time. In the log book at Chatham Naval Barracks this simple entry can be read: 'Ghost reported seen during middle watch'. It is while St Mary's Barracks was being used by the Royal Navy in 1946 that a ghost was seen, according to reports. As a result, people in Strood were condemned by a curse to grow tails. Spotted anybody with a tail? It is said that whilst Thomas Becket was riding through the town, he was caught up in an argument with residents who cut off his horse's tail. High St (junction with Canal Road) Strood.Now, mysterious footsteps are said to be heard in the castle to this day. She died after she was pierced in the breast by an arrow. ![]() In 1264 the castle was under seige by the rebel, Simon de Montfort, when Blanche fled to the top of the building. is home to a ghost by the name of Lady Blanche de Warenne. One of the Medway's best known tourist attractions. The Red Lion in Rusthall dates back to the 15th century, and some say it is haunted by a scruffy looking phantom hound.Īccording to reports, this ghostly dog sleeps on the bar floor. It is believed the ghost could have been a 17th century smuggler from a nearby camp that was run by Cromwell. The woods used to be a former pony track and was used by smugglers. When they turn, they are confronted with headless horseman dressed in Cromwellian battledress.Ī man says he witnessed this in 1966, and fled in terror. ![]() Walkers in Hurst Wood near Rusthall say they have heard sounds of a horse galloping behind them. What's more, a ghostly horseman dressed in mauve on the back of a black horse also travels the area. ![]() The Common land is said to be haunted by a few ghosts, including a large drunken woman who shouts at people as they walk by.Ī phantom female voice has reportedly been heard calling out the name 'Daniel' the woman is never seen, but is thought to be a lady who fell to her death from the nearby Wellington Rocks. ![]()
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