Deep in the heart of Illinois lies the infamous Ashmore Estates. Its dark history dates back to the 19th century, when it served as a poor farm, psychiatric hospital, nursing home and tuberculosis sanitarium. Over the years, countless souls met their untimely end within its haunted halls, condemned to suffer in eternal unrest. It’s said that the tormented spirits of former patients, often referred to as inmates, still lurk within, their tortured moans echoing through […]
Enter Victoria’s Black Swan Inn, and you’ll be greeted by the mysterious aura surrounding this historic residence, which beckons visitors with its hauntingly beautiful façade. This eerie mansion has a long and checkered past, marked with tragic events and unexplained occurrences. Today, the inn stands as a testament of its bygone days, where paranormal activity and tragedy never seem to rest. Victoria’s Black Swan Inn, located in San Antonio, Texas, has a long […]
Tombstone, Arizona was once a thriving boom town thanks to the discovery of untapped silver mines in the late 1800s. However, this newfound wealth also brought lawlessness and violence to the area, turning it into a place where gunfights, gambling and prostitution were commonplace. One of the most notorious places in Tombstone was the Birdcage Theatre – a saloon that became known as the wildest night spot in the Old West. The Birdcage Theatre was […]
Diving into the history of the Gila County Jail, located in the heart of Globe, Arizona, allows one to uncover many eerie and supernatural stories. The town was founded in 1876 after the discovery of copper, making it a popular destination for fortune seekers. Unfortunately, the town was also notorious for robberies, outlaws, murders, and raids, ultimately making it a dangerous place to live. As a result of rapid growth, a combined courthouse and jail […]
The Newcastle Castle is a renowned landmark in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Originally built on a site that has been used since Roman times as a fortress making up part of Hadrian’s Bridge, then later for burials. The castle was originally constructed as a wooden motte and bailey in 1080 by William the Conquer’s eldest son. Henry II would later fortify the holding with the stone building we know today, between 1172 […]
The Lyceum Theatre in Crewe, England is steeped in history and legend. It was built on top of a Roman Catholic Church and its graveyard in the late 1800s only to burn down in 1910, and be rebuilt the following year in 1911. Plenty of historic events have occurred at the theatre. These range from performances involving Charlie Chaplin to an accident, which saw a circus lion named Satan maul a young tamer. But, one […]
Most wouldn’t even know this place existed, tucked away in the depths of an unsuspecting building, sits the remains of the Old Derby Gaol in Friar Gate. A place of imprisonment dating back to 1756. Many have perished in the building’s underground cells, as well as its surroundings. Whether that be from rampant disease, murder, suicide or even the hangman’s noose- since many executions were conducted here under England’s infamous Bloody Code. This code named […]
In August of 1966 Joe and Jean Pritchard would move into an unsuspecting house with their two teenage children (Philip and Diane), that house was located at 30 East Drive, Pontefract and would become one of the most infamous haunted homes in the United Kingdom. It wouldn’t take long before strange experiences were had by this family, within the typical semi-detached home, thrusting the property into the media spotlight and causing many stories to swirl […]
