Category Archives: paranormal

Spring-heeled Jack in Ewell, Surrey?

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

The local Guardian newspaper is asking: ‘Is it the return of Spring-Heeled Jack?’ They do admit way down the story, though, that SHJ never actually bothered Ewell before. It’s quite interesting, actually, that not only had the newspaper reporters heard … Continue reading →

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Uncanny Book Club and Pic: Haunted Houses by Joseph Braddock

Posted on September 24, 2011 by

Another fantastic 1950s wraparound dust jacket (see Ghosts and Witches below) – this time by the wonderful Felix Kelly. I just love this cover: the colour palate, though muted, is so true to the 1950s, as are the elongated perpendiculars … Continue reading →

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>Senseless things

Posted on February 24, 2008 by

>Almost every book on ghosts I buy – and I buy too many to fit my shelf space – presents me with some absorbing new story, some memorable account which had previously escaped my notice. Such a case impressed me … Continue reading →

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>Ghost-hunting in online newspaper archives

Posted on November 29, 2007 by

>The Guardian and Observer newspapers have made their entire archive available to the general public this month. It costs money, of course, but until the end of the week, one can search for free, so I thought I’d give it … Continue reading →

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