Haunted Yorkshire

by Nick Tyler

Yorkshire is steeped in history and culture and it's little wonder that it has laid claim to some of the world’s greatest ghost stories. Explore some of the strangest tales of ghosts, ghouls and demons and recount eyewitness reports in unedited form. Packed with eerie locations, folklore and local history, discover Yorkshire as you’ve never seen it before.Hear about Old Bess, who haunts the kitchens at Nostell Priory, or 'Are you there, Emily?', the ghostly voice of a man trapped in eternity, looking for his love. Venture into Eccleshall Woods and learn about the demonic Leshy that resides there, or be spooked by the Padfoot that wanders Fore Lane in Sowerby Bridge after dark. Does a ghost really haunt the Low Valley Arms and does the Green lady really wander the streets of Great Kelk?

Genres: Nonfiction

162 pages, Paperback

Published September 2, 2019

Reviews

[Krystelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has some really interesting bits and pieces about Yorkshire and the surrounds, as well as possible supernatural phenomena. The one thing that did bug me a little was the perpetual ‘but is it really real?’ at the end of each story.

It’s well and good to question the veracity of the storytellers, but the immersion does get a little sullied by the constant skepticism. The readers can make up their own minds.

I really enjoyed, however, the guides to the different ladies in colours and the types of spirits alleged to float around the UK. It was an interesting little spot of horror and I’d happily read similar pieces for other areas.

[Thomas Murray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great

Great read really enjoyed learning about my local ghost stories well written and very interesting will deffo read more of his books

[Matthew Gurteen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book took me completely by surprise! I initially picked it up as a part of my academic research into modern representations of northern male murderers. Regardless of my own opinion on the paranormal, 'Haunted Yorkshire' was a well-written and well-researched book into the local area's history. Nick Tyler is clearly a practised writer who approaches the subject critically. Unlike many books, 'Haunted Yorkshire' does not blindly accept 'evidence' into ghost sightings. Even after reading the book, I am not sure if Tyler is a believer because he managed to stay so objective. I did not spot any mistakes in his writing too, and the images he included were well-formatted on the page. Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone with interest in the spookier side of Yorkshire. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, this book is sure to intrigue any fan of the area.

[S. A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Engaging collection of ghost stories and phenomena across Yorkshire. Refreshingly open-minded — the author neither tries to persuade you everything in folklore is real, nor dismisses everything as overactive imagination and children’s stories. Well-written and engaging, and useful for creating a little local bucket list of places to visit!

[Matthew Harwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting collection of stories from around Yorkshire. The hauntings can be spooky but the approach of looking at both sides of the possibilities is really interesting. It is also a nice book to learn about some of the dark history around the county.

[Zosi · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars

[Jas Rogers · Rating 4 out of 5]

A neat compendium of local spooky stories. Books like these are my favourite to pick up when visiting a new place, and this is a lovely addition to my little "collection"

[Amanda Steel · Rating 4 out of 5]

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