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PN#6 Annesley Hall: Ghost Lights in the stable
Although Annesley Hall itself is widely known as the ancestral home of the Chaworth-Musters family, its grand history would typically steer us away from lesser-known locations our series of Phenomenal Nottinghamshire has been aiming for. Its connection to Lord Byron makes it impossible to ignore....
PN#5 Spring Heeled Jack strides in a Nottinghamshire village
Spring-heeled Jack is one of Victorian England’s most enduring urban legends, a figure shrouded in mystery, fear, and much speculation. First reported in the 1830s, this enigmatic figure was said to leap impossibly high walls and rooftops, leaving witnesses in stunned terror. Descriptions of him...
PN#6 Annesley Hall: Ghost Lights in the stable
Although Annesley Hall itself is widely known as the ancestral home of the Chaworth-Musters family, its grand history would typically steer us away from lesser-known locations our series of Phenomenal Nottinghamshire has been aiming for. Its connection to Lord Byron makes it impossible to ignore....
PN#5 Spring Heeled Jack strides in a Nottinghamshire village
Spring-heeled Jack is one of Victorian England’s most enduring urban legends, a figure shrouded in mystery, fear, and much speculation. First reported in the 1830s, this enigmatic figure was said to leap impossibly high walls and rooftops, leaving witnesses in stunned terror. Descriptions of him...
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Thunderous storm brings these stunning lightning images to life
Storm Ashley rocked the heavens across the country and provided an unforgettable light show. I placed my DJI Osmo on the window to capture some audio and video for potential future projects. Running at 60 frames per second in 4k, there are several stunning captures of...
Unleashing the exquisite beauty of Lampposts. What is Lamppostporn?
When I embark on my travels to new towns and places, I’m always on the lookout for unique character. Lampposts, often overlooked, play a significant role in reflecting local heritage and style. They carry an intrinsic visual clue, showcasing the type of history that has...
Atlas Obscura: Nottingham Park Tunnel
Another location submitted and accepted to Atlas Obscura is this MAGNIFICENT PIECE OF VICTORIAN engineering that can be found hidden just outside the Nottingham city centre. Completed in May 1855, built originally to allow horse-drawn carriages access to the private enclosed village The Park estate. Commissioned to architects...
Play Expo 2023, Blackpool & the Hotel lift Tampon Mystery
An unforgettable first-time journey on the streets of Blackpool, the Innsmouth of the West coast for Play Expo 2023
Revealing Bamburgh Castle and The Last Kingdom Exhibition
Uncover the grandeur of Bamburgh Castle in our captivating video log! Join us as we immerse ourselves in The Last Kingdom exhibition, explore the castle’s stunning architecture, and bask in the breathtaking scenery while sitting in the Kings Chair. Don’t miss this enchanting journey of...
From the archives
4K Drone video – St Marys Church Nottingham
Standing proud atop a hill with stunning views is St Marys Church in Bulwell. Pass the place of fellowship near every day, it’s hard not to be impressed with the structure. More than 100 years in situ, build beside a former Anglo Saxon earlier church....
The UNUSUAL world of Video games and Ghosts
A tailored set of compelling examples of unusual ghostly experiences to be found in video gaming.
4K Drone video Bulwell Hall Nottingham
Near to home is Bulwell Hall. A former manor house, before becoming a Prisoner Of War camp for Italians during World War 2. Today the structure is a burned and abandoned shell. I took the FIMI X8 SE 2020 up and around the formerly stately...
An origin tale of Pancakes.
https://youtu.be/RvXOIcCHv8g Nottingham claims to an origin tale to Pancakes. Pancake day is nigh upon us. As we prepare to make and toss our pancakes. It is a perfect time to share this fascinating legend from the Fortean rich village of Linby. North of the city...
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PN#6 Annesley Hall: Ghost Lights in the stable
Although Annesley Hall itself is widely known as the ancestral home of the Chaworth-Musters family, its grand history would typically steer us away from lesser-known locations our series of Phenomenal Nottinghamshire has been aiming for. Its connection to Lord Byron makes it impossible to ignore....
PN#5 Spring Heeled Jack strides in a Nottinghamshire village
Spring-heeled Jack is one of Victorian England’s most enduring urban legends, a figure shrouded in mystery, fear, and much speculation. First reported in the 1830s, this enigmatic figure was said to leap impossibly high walls and rooftops, leaving witnesses in stunned terror. Descriptions of him...
PN#4 Brokilow Boggan & the lingering spirit of Peggy Whooper
ISBN 185306 429 7 Phenomenal Nottinghamshire Ghostly goings on within the Park Estate and A Bestwood HauntingThe Brokilow Boggan & the lingering spirit of Peggy Whooper Want to continue your handshake with the mysteries of Nottinghamshire? We have a 12 part series of articles ready...
PN#3 The River That Claims Souls & Beckingham’s Black Dog
The mighty winding river Trent, reaching from the North Sea and carving itself deep into the midlands, connects our stories today. The Black Dog of Beckingham Beckingham is a village and parish in the Bassetlaw district of Nottinghamshire, in the northern reaches of the county....
PN#2 Phantoms of the Park Estate and Bestwood Hauntings
Park Estate The Park Estate is one of some intentional secrecy, a private estate formerly a hunting ground for nobility. It’s right behind Nottingham Castle with limited access in and out. There are traditional-style gas lamps throughout and the whole estate has a Victorian gothic...
PN#1 The Terror of Laurie Close & The Sunken Church
Phenomenal Nottinghamshire series uncovering a unique blend of the uncanny and bizarre across the county, exploring some of Nottinghamshire’s most mysterious and rarely told tales of high strangeness. If stereotypes are to be believed, ghosts and phantoms only haunt grand houses once occupied by privileged...
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