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Marc Alexander

In Search of Britain's Haunted Castles

Britain's reputation for its ghostlore remains as intriguing as ever. This book is for those interested in ghostlore — and castles — and for those who wish to visit the scenes of paranormal legend. It could easily be said that in the UK we are spoilt for choice when it comes to atmospheric historic buildings and certainly Britain's many castles are liberally scattered all over the country. The castles selected in this book have been chosen for their prevalence of spectral tales and the legendary events associated with them: whether grisly executions or bloody battles, their names have become synonymous with their history. This handy pocket history and guide locates and describes over sixty haunted castles and their ghostly inhabitants. Featuring entry information, maps and photographs, and detailed research revealing where supernatural legends associated with castles mirror historical events, this book offers far more than just a collection of spooky tales.
194 štampane stranice
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Bookwire
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2011
Godina izdavanja
2011
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  • Laura Sje citiralaпре 8 година
    Often described as a ‘fairytale castle’ Crathes has an aptly named Green Lady’s Room. The castle, which was built in 1553, has many treasures, one of the most historic being the Horn of Leys, a jewelled ivory horn which Robert the Bruce gave to the Burnett family who owned the castle until 1966 when Sir James Burnett presented it to the National Trust of Scotland.
  • Laura Sje citiralaпре 9 година
    The story of the royal ghost at Castle Rising goes back seven centuries and involves Nottingham Castle as well. When Edward II was overthrown by his queen Isabella, the ‘She Wolf of France’, and her lover Roger Mortimer, Parliament offered the crown of England to King Edward’s son, also called Edward. He was fifteen at the time and he refused to accept it unless his imprisoned father officially abdicated.
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