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Haunted Kent

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A once mighty fortification, Richborough was a base for a legion of soldiers. Footsteps of phantoms are said to be heard before the noise grows into a steady march. One night while waiting for a signal from colleagues, some of the gang began playing cards, violence erupted and one member slit the throat of another. Walnut Tree Inn, Aldington In the dead of night, voices have been heard and doors have been seen opening and closing on their own. Cold spots are often experienced and whispering is often heard. Ghostly footstepssometimes echoing in the stairwells and one member of staff reported seeing a pair of feet walking up the spiral staircase near the Great Hall. Four years after the accident, a man on his way home to Rochester late at night, saw two pedestrians walking towards him, then suddenly disappear. The horrific crime sparked a man hunt for her killer and before long CSI Tonbridge had found their man. The suspect was Harold Apted, a 20 year old man, living with his parents at Woodfield Road. He was arrested just two days after Frances being found, having been recognised by a lady called Mrs Hollanby who identified him as the owner of a van that the police associated with the murder.

More deaths followed including Arthur Wood in January 1917 and Stanley Coates, a 12-year-old boy who was run over outside the property in May 1920, but removed to the house before he succumbed to his injuries. A looming figure with a pint, the sound of a heavy boot thumping the bar? It could just be one of the regulars, but are there more ethereal beings present in this Victorian pub?

As stated in Haunted Kent, it is believed young babies may have been used as sacrifices and placed in the foundations to protect the fort from evil spirits. Cries are said to haunt Reculver. Pic: Lynette Coleman On the same date in 1848, several witnesses reported sighting a schooner run aground on the notorious sands. But when the Deal lifeboat set out to rescue the crew , they found no trace of any ship. Join Ghost Hunter Tours at the extraordinary Ramsgate Tunnels, whose amazing history includes its role sheltering locals during World War II air raids. There's a full-blown paranormal investigation on offer this Halloween - think table tipping, vigils, séances, and Ouija boards - watch, wonder and draw your own conclusions. For those looking for a truly spooky Halloween event, this is a must-do. The 14th century pub, in Aldington, near Ashford, was once the headquarters of The Aldington Gang, a group of smugglers who brought in goods across the Romney Marsh. One employee even held an all night vigil one Christmas Eve and when the lady in white appeared in front of him, he shot her ghost with his rifle. 12. Suicidal colonel

It is said a dairy maid was made pregnant by the family priest in 1775, and died after drowning in the church font. She was buried in unconsecrated ground as it was believed she took her own life.An hour walking tour discovering hidden features missed by all other tours, a mix of English Language, literary connections, history of England and English Etymology and phraseology! Meet as strangers leave as friends! Also, later that month and year, two motorists reported hitting a woman wearing a red scarf near the Robin Hood Lane junction at Bluebell Hill. They searched and informed the police, but yet again, nobody was ever found. Haunted Rooms Reader Story In 1264 the castle was under seige by the rebel, Simon de Montfort, when Blanche fled to the top of the building. Wrong move. Home to numerous ghosts, the most famous to haunt Kent's most impressive castle is that of a headless drummer boy from Napoleonic times. Now, he hauntingly reappears, coming out from his walled grave. Some say he has a look of anger on his face before returning from where he came and reappearing the following year. The Coopers Arms



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