Hidden Houston Off-Limits: Exploring Houston's Abandoned Places Houston's own Flickr-famous Secret Squirrel on sneaking intoand photographingthe city's most iconic empty buildings By Roxanna. Electrical breakers have been turned off and on by unknown forces and the temperature has suddenly dropped at times. There was always an atmosphere, you always felt like you were being watched and wed be working away and youd see somebody appear at the door like a black shadow and youd turn around and it would vanish. The Top 25 Abandoned Places In The United States, 2021 Update. Electrical breakers have been turned off and on by unknown forces and the temperature has suddenly dropped at times. Ghost hunter Paul Sharman, from the Three Counties Paranormal Society, investigated the building and found "strange" happenings including ghostly figures and a chilling laugh picked up on equipment. Grossinger's Resort in the Catskills, then and now. This abandoned Poconos resort is haunted by a history of kitschy romance and a violent fugitive. Somewhere around this area once stood Lincoln's Inn. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), This historic inn dates back to the early seventeenth century, and is believed by many to be haunted. He is said to have died in a battle somewhere around it. (Submitted by Chris Berglund). Abandoned America. People have reported seeing her here, recognizing her by her scarf. This photo was shot in Dufur, Oregon. She is usually seen walking in the hall. She was held captive in these dungeons and starved to death; she likes to wave at tourists. Her ghost is said to scare people to death, including a maid who went insane and a sailor who died trying to flee from here. One owner had the doors slam behind him and an invisible force held the door shut from the other side. Oct 1, 2013 - Explore chdphd's 19651 photos on Flickr! Take part in our poll, Brits will be preparing to descend on their local pubs and bars to enjoy the sun and a cold pint, Bedfordshire roadworks: The roadworks affecting Bedfordshire towns in the week of King Charles III's Coronation. Follow us on social media to add even more wonder to your day. (Submitted by Chris Berglund). This group holds a unique place in military history as having the longest length of stay at a UK base (September 1942 December 1945) and also, unfortunately, as having the highest loss rate in the Eighth Air Force (between October 1942 and August 1943). A popular site for students of Urbex and graffiti (and vandalism), there's no shortage of awesome photos of this abandoned college on the online Urbex forums. Abandoned Central. The Saint Nicholas Church was built in 1850 but has been abandoned for about 100 years. He is said to wander the premise and even manifest right in front of people, then retreats by walking through a wall. After Cromwell's death, his body was disinterred and beheaded publicly. a skeleton was uncovered while doing work on the house and was thought to belong to her; since the discovery, the apparitions of her ceased. A businessman named Azariah Pinney had a slave who requested to be buried back in his homeland; after the death, Pinney didn't satisfy the demands and opted to have the slave buried at the local cemetery. 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The former owner of the hotel, Angelina, was pushed down the stairs by her lover when he learned she was pregnant. (Submitted by Chris Berglund). Guests have been awakened from their slumber in the Exhibition Room by a woman standing beside them. Haunted Places in lewsey, Luton. She is believed to have killed by a former lover and her footsteps can heard throughout the location. Men involved in broad daylight gang shooting branded 'stupid beyond belief', All of the changes to bin collections ahead of May's bank holiday weekends, There are three bank holiday weekends taking place in May, When Bedfordshire residents can expect to receive cost of living payments. The offices of here were terrified of a presence that was thought to be a ghost bird; a young man had apparently been murdered in here for explanation while another hung himself inside of the same room. However, since the area has experienced droughts in recent years, it is possible for visitors to enter the ruins of the church. 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Salem Jail in Salem. The original Ampthill Castle was built in the fifteenth century, its grounds landscaped by the great Capability Brown. They watched as she walked up the staircase and attempted to follow her, but as they did so, she vanished into thin air. Unfortunately, a terrible scream would roar through until the body was taken back to A phantom is said to appear on the stairs. The former owner of the hotel, Angelina, was pushed down the stairs by her lover when he learned she was pregnant. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), A woman in grey holding keys (known as Emily) is spotted here from time to time. The incident involved Roy Fulton who was driving his van in the area where Peddars Lane becomes Station Road. Burlington County Prison 5. Pripyat, Ukraine. Submitted by Chris A woman (thought to be wife of John Machell the younger) has been seen here in a white (or sometimes) blue dress. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), The spirit of Sidney Godolphin is allegedly here. In the early 1990s, a civilian staff member of the Ministry of Defence witnessed the door to the reading room opening wide and then closing all by itself. If you know of any mysterious things or places in the Medway Towns, or if you know anything about the ones here, please e-mail me. Submitted by Chris Berglund, The ghost of Catherine of Aragon is seen here, having it once been her home. Duchess Mary A little girl who was run over by a stagecoach is seen here. Address Normanton Park Road, LE15 8RP +44 1780 686 800 Go to website thingstodo Chatterley Whitfield Colliery Stoke-on-Trent (Submitted by Chris Berglund). This abandoned rollercoaster is very creepy. Read more 0 Hayswood Hospital Eli Allen/Google Local This abandoned hospital in Kentucky was built in 1915 and has since been abandoned since 1983. An abandoned building has a story. Over the years many people have reported seeing strange things near the church, from mysterious hooded monks to tall dark figures. "Two of us went over and saw this young girl and asked her what she's doing, she pointed in the direction of fields, nothing but fields for miles. "I think it's possible for a group of satanists to conjure up something and leave it behind. The last of our abandoned places: Balaklava, Ukraine. (Submitted by Chris Berglund). All you have to do is to click here and type in your email address. Lidl have offered a finder's fee to members of the public who can help find sites for the new development. Joseph Sellis, the valet of the Duke, was summoned, but found dead with his throat slit. Strange flickering flights have been seen moving around the upper floors, and loud footsteps and other disembodied noises have been heard. St. Alphonsus Hall in Boston. "They couldn't see its face but could see its hood, and it glided noiselessly through the priory, on one occasion floating through a wall.". The prison first took shape as a prison farm in 1910, where prison labor was used to manufacture goods. 3. In the early 1990s, the property was undergoing renovations when a builder discovered a wooden door beneath the roof tiles. (Submitted by Callum Swift). It's fair to say that quote was never on the brochure for The Hamiltons - a luxury development of 16 town houses off Upper Luton Road, which enjoys views stretching out across Chatham and. The church was built in the 14th century, and fell into disrepair in the 1840s, remaining abandoned for over 170 years. Submitted by Chris Berglund. People said that they have seen her apparition or heard her screams. Wood End Road in Cranfield is the location that is visited by spectre on horseback, a woman by the name of Lady Snagge. An attempted murder on Ernest Augustus, former Duke of Cumberland, failed. Now the 20m-wide long-distance microwave dishes lie abandoned after the systems. The Shanghai Tunnels is a series of underground tunnels that connects the basements of many hotels, lodgings and pubs of Portland's Old Town District to the banks of the Willamette River and Chinatown. Haunted Places in luton, Luton 0 Minsden Chapel luton, Hertfordshire 6.9 miles from luton, UK-I1 The ruins of this chapel are home to a phantom monk who said to ring bells (which do not exist anymore) and that of a nun who was murdered in a nearby tunnel system. Bongoland Ruins Strange beasts lurking in a garden are all that remain of a quirky, short-lived theme park. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Two workers, called out at night to repair the heating system, saw a woman in a dark dress, carrying a large set of keys on her belt. She is said to also move heavy objects and give guests the sense of not being alone. Submitted by Chris Berglund. Home to the abandoned Tioronda Hat Works Factory, this park is a combination of woodlands and marshlands. In the cellar, it likes to knock things about and touch people. Submitted by Chris Berglund, While the Chamber of Horrors might be enough to scare some people, faces behind people in photographs. She is still here, as are two other spirits that can't seem to cross over. Sheffield, England Ruins Of Sheffield Ski Village Once a training ground for Olympic athletes, this artificial ski slope has fallen. Sellis is sometimes seen with blood gushing down his neck Judge Henry Hawkins manifests in the gardens and is said to stay visible for an extended period. (Submitted by Callum A man named Silas Finny used to call this place his when he was still alive. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), An irate poltergeist is known its tantrums. In the next moment, the hedgerow crashed with the sound of something passing through it, and the farmer felt a rush of cold air as if something had just rushed past him. 9. A municipal park that would make any town proud, Wardown Park lies beside the River Lea, which feeds a boating lake on its east side. Descriptions of the knight have varied throughout the years; some have witnessed a clearly visible armour-clad figure riding a magnificent horse, whereas a policeman in 1965 witnessed a more vague shape but a horseman nonetheless. No purchase necessary. One of the few Cold War-era bases with many of its original structures still standing. After Cromwell's death, his body was disinterred and beheaded publicly. Thurleigh became home for many American servicemen, and over three years the airfield played an important role in the war, with the Americans using it for heavy bomber operations against Nazi Germany. This opened into a hidden secret room and inside the room was a bricked up doorway, which led into the upper floor of the manor. Sellis is sometimes seen with blood gushing down his neck Cemeteries near luton, UK-I1 . (Submitted by Chris Berglund). However, much of the castle was destroyed following a massive explosion of ammunition in 1920. The ghost of King George II is said to stand on the roof, although some people have heard his voice throughout the building. Sign up for our newsletter and enter to win the second edition of our book. A ghost hunter told us: "They were working down in the cellar when they saw a lady in a long black dress come down the stairs. Its hard to say what lies behind the strange phenomena reported from this area of Bedfordshire. Bedfords Cineworld cinema attracts its fair share of ghostly activity too, the majority of which seems to centre on Screen 4 and the toilets. It has been dubbed the 'Hornsey Coal Ghost' and is believed to be one of those buried in the garden which was a former A woman named Mother Marnes was murdered here; she is said to be seen wearing all black. It turned out that Sellis had attempted to assassinate the Duke, but failed. Lemp Brewery- St. Louis The abandoned Lemp Brewery boasts a long and storied history that dates back to 1840, later closing during prohibition. He seen wandering around, supposedly looking for his heart. She is believed to have killed by a former lover and her footsteps can heard throughout the location. The empty parking lots locations can help with all your needs. The 38-year-old has spent years photographing abandoned places around the world that have been overtaken by nature, with eerily beautiful results. (Submitted by Callum Swift). It is also said that the ghosts of Joseph Grimaldi and Dan Leno have returned here in the afterlife and are very mischevious in their actions. The airfield also saw a number of tragedies, and many people claim it is now haunted. Abandoned Dawahares Store Brian Stansberry/Wikimedia Commons (Submitted An inscription by the fireplace has a reputation for being unphotographable using flash; anyone who attempts to will have the camera malfunction, photo show up blurry, or not even show up at all. Shades of Death Road 4. Submitted by Chris Berglund. Paranormal investigators have said Chicksands is not only one of the most haunted places in Bedfordshire, but in the entire country. Hidden in the United States are many interesting abandoned sites awaiting exploration. The paranormal happenings at the church are down the black magic practices that occurred here over the years. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), A plane accident in 1948 killed almost all of the 22 on board; one passenger who died will approach people asking if they have seen his briefcase before vanishing. Staff have reported disembodied staircase and seeing a woman walking around with a large set of keys on her belt. He is also said to walk the runways. A woman claims she saw a large black shape leap over the hedge and land in the middle of the road without making a sound. This old terrace house is reportedly haunted by a violent poltergeist, who forced a family to leave after throwing objects around and making mysterious banging noises. Many passer-bys report the sound of her shriek and have since given her the nickname of "the Screaming Spectre of Farringdon". The spirits said to remain here are a woman who wanders around the premise (believed to be the former governess), a bitter man who can be found in the Turret Room, and a child who was locked in the cellar. Ever since a storm in the 18th century in Galley Hill set alight the gibbet, the area has been said to be haunted by a ghostly black dog ever since. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), This historic building is uses as both council offices and as a function hall. "We used our kit to scan the cinema and we found a figure in the front row, moving between seats 8, 9 and 10.". I stayed in this historic barn conversion which was a former stable back in the eighteenth century, and experienced a great deal of paranormal activity. These tunnels were built by . There is also a belief that the hands are A famous legend here surrounds a woman named Mary Howard. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), An unidentified woman has been seen here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), A lady who supposedly committed suicide is said to remain here. There are also reports of a headless horseman riding past the inn at a certain time every night. Wardown House Museum & Art Gallery, Wardown Park Wardown Museum, Old Bedford Rd, Luton LU2 7HA Two workers, called out at night to repair the heating system, saw a woman in a dark dress, carrying a large set of keys on her belt. James Scott, an illegitimate heir to the throne, overthrew this castle in 1685, but only a month later, a retaliation cost him his life as well as most of his soldiers. The Mystery Tunnel Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, USA. Many other visitors have reportedly seen 'the housekeeper', including a group of workmen carrying out repairs on the house in the late 1970s. This former gothic mansion was recently refurbished as a block of apartments, but resident still report instances of paranormal activity. It stands on ground that was once Newnham Priory, a monastery built for worship in the 12th century which has reportedly left behind a haunted legacy. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), A 17th century woman is said to remain here as is the ghost of another figure, yet to be identified. Witnesses say she appears to have no legs. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), The ghost of a murdered officer is said to remain here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), An irate poltergeist is known its tantrums. Coordinates: 41.51474534009011, -81.65118721253897. The Pine Barrens Ghost Towns 3. (Submitted by Chris Berglund). The ghost of an orphan named Anne Naylor was supposedly murdered and disposed of around here somewhere in the 18th or 19th century. Here are a few abandoned places to visit in Wisconsin: Maribel Caves Hotel, Maribel, WI: This early 1900s hotel was once a hot spot for weary travelers, but it was devastated by not one, but two natural disasters. Workers have also reported the sounds of footsteps running across the empty rooms. In the Butler's Pantry, a strange brown blur is seen (said to resemble a monk). Here are 15 abandoned places in Texas that will transport you to another time. The hitchhiker was described as dark-haired with a pale and unusually long face. (Submitted by Chris Berglund). A woman A man named Paul Whitehead was once the secretary to the Hellfire Club. 3. Lyman School for Boys in Westborough. Generally, it's described as the sound of someone being chased, then choking to death. Since 1998, a woman in distress has been seen, but disappears when people reach her. 24. Once the world's most expensive prison, from 1829 this Philadelphia facility boasted grand architecture, modern luxuries and notorious inmates including Al Capone. The Abbot of Woburn denounced the king and was hanged for his opinion; he was seen standing beside the old tree from which he hanged, yet, is no longer thought to be there. At night, the sound of James II exile can be heard. (Submitted by Chris Berglund). Throughout the night, I thought I heard sounds similar to the whinnying of a horse, even though there were none present. It turned out that Sellis had attempted to assassinate the Duke, but failed. Paul explained: "Every book about hauntings in Bedfordshire says the same thing, that there's a figure in the front row and that a boy had died after hanging himself near the cinema. The story is that a housekeeper during the Victorian era drowned herself nearby and that she now lives at the museum, but this hasn't ever been verified. Left to crumble since 2001, these . Duchess Mary A little girl who was run over by a stagecoach is seen here. Submitted by Chris Berglund, A taller woman is seen here and sometimes, people can smell her perfume. People said that they have seen her apparition or heard her screams. Braddock, Pennsylvania Carrie Furnaces These disused steel furnaces are now haunting ruins that. She is also said to materialize along the narrow lane. The 14th-century church was reportedly used for satanic rituals in the 1960s, as rumour has it bones were dug up and arranged in satanic patterns. The scene of a manifestation witnessed by several people over a 40-year period. Submitted by Chris Berglund, Here, as well as along the Bakeroo line, travelers will report seeing the reflection of someone sitting next to them despite how the seat is actually empty. In the Butler's Pantry, a strange brown blur is seen (said to resemble a monk). A century-old miner's quarters turned mansion. Could you use your voice to speak to us? The Abbot of Woburn denounced the king and was hanged for his opinion; he was seen standing beside the old tree from which he hanged, yet, is no longer thought to be there. 5. Some of them are so badly broken down and beaten up that they make us feel sad. Bannerman Castle, Pollepel Island, New York. Footsteps and a dragging noise are also reported here. Bedfordshire property: The 700k five-bed home on-sale in Bedford with exposed beams and views for miles. All rights reserved. We choose the most important stories of the day to include in the email, including crime, court news, long reads, traffic and travel, food and drink articles and more. The daughters are said to have bribed a guard to have his remains placed here, but his body is currently in an unmarked grave. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), A jester named Rahere founded this church after having a vision of St. Batholomew; buried inside of here, the ghost of Rahere (who became a monk later in life) is seen by the altar and by the Lady Chapel. Robert Allen, a volunteer and curator of the Aviation Museum, told the BBC: "Odd things started straight away. Find museums in luton, UK-D4. An eight-story tower was . Another spirit is said to be that of an angry man who yells at guests, Poltergeist activity is common here. A chimney and a plaque are all that remains of a logging camp that once cleared out a large swath of Minnesota's old-growth forest. The original house is said to have burned down and killed the entire family. The Rig Theatre in Premont, Texas Image via Cinematreasures.org This movie theatre in Premont, Texas has sat empty. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), A little girl who was run over by a stagecoach is seen here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund). Once a prison, the site was closed and demolished in the 1890's, however the underground tunnels still exist. Wardown Park. A wrongly excommunicated nun, nicknamed "The White Lady", haunted here from the 16th century until the late 19th century demanding a Christian burial. Another incident in the same room saw a light bulb fall from its fitting and land on the coffee table next to the witnesss hand. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. (Submitted by A man in grey period-clothing is seen limping across the room before fading through the walls. But the most famous spirit is known as 'the housekeeper' a woman dressed all in black. Prattville was founded by Daniel Pratt, a manufacturer of cotton gins. Abandoned WW2 Radar Station. She could possibly be an opera performer who would visit Handel when he still occupied this house. The sounds of a former murder from the beginning of the 20th century have been heard here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), A priest who was either tried and hanged or, rather, committed suicide is said to haunt here. Offer available only in the U.S. (including Puerto Rico). (Submitted by Chris Berglund). Want the latest Beds news direct to your inbox? One account that took place in Room 1 involved a phantom arm pointing towards a nearby church. Other people say that there's an evil energy here who throws objects around. Although the castle has now gone, a remnant of its former days is apparent in the form of a ghost knight that has been seen emerging from the area marked by the cross. Sometimes the spirit is seen headless and at other times fully formed. It was founded by monks and nuns of the Gilbertine Order almost 1,000 years ago, and it later became a United States Air Force base that was used to spy on the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Mission Hill Convent in Boston. Church of St Mary the Virgin, Clophill. Old Quinn Chapel AME CHURCH, 998-900 W Chestnut St, Louisville, KY 40203, USA 6. What they both had in 19th century actor William Terriss was murdered nearby and is said to haunt this tube. The daughters are said to have bribed a guard to have his remains placed here, but his body is currently in an unmarked grave. A tube station below also was said to have the mummy's ghost present and was possibily responsible for the disappearance of two women. It is also said that the ghosts of Joseph Grimaldi and Dan Leno have returned here in the afterlife and are very mischevious in their actions. 15. 1. This former gothic mansion was recently refurbished as a block of apartments, but resident still report instances of paranormal activity. Despite how dull most of Medway is, there are LOADS of amazing abandoned forts and Bunkers in Medway and the surrounding area. It is a great place to fly a kite or you can watch the experts in action at a kite festival on July 29 and 30. Strange flickering flights have been seen moving around the upper floors, and loud footsteps and other disembodied noises have been heard. While the Chamber of Horrors might be enough to scare some people, faces behind people in photographs. Raritan Public Library 6. A man wearing white period clothing is reported in the courtyard and an elderly woman believed to be Queen Victoria's aunt is also seen here. The Abbot of Woburn denounced the king and was hanged for his opinion; he was seen standing beside the old tree from which he hanged, yet, is no longer thought to be there. The ghosts of Henry VIII (seen wandering in the halls), Anne Boleyn (seen in the Dean's Cloister looking out the window), Queen Elizabeth I (usually wearing all black), King George III (usually seen throughout, looking out of the windows), and Queen Victoria (seen throughout) have all been reported here. Located near Lake Como, Italy, the "House of Witches" dates back to 1854-1857, when it was built as a summer house for Count Felix De Vecchi. Other people have been pushed, heard unusual noises, or felt very unwelcomed, particularly in the ballroom. A Cooke's Pie & Mash, Shepherd's . I can't explain it, it was the most bizarre thing I've ever seen!". A former owner recalls having witnessed this apparition on several occasions when the building was a private residence. 2. A coachman is also reported to wander around the restaurant area. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), A 17th century woman is said to remain here as is the ghost of another figure, yet to be identified. Other theories speculate that it is haunted because it is facing the wrong way. 25 Abandoned Places You Can Still Visit Advice Travel 25 Hauntingly Abandoned Places You Can Still Visit From deserted villages to discarded hospitals and neglected buildings, these. Generally, it's described as the sound of someone being chased, then choking to death. In 1985 the hotel caught on fire and burned to the ground leaving its stone shell mostly intact. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), Judge Henry Hawkins manifests in the gardens and is said to stay visible for an extended period. He is also said to walk the runways. 6: Shanghai Tunnels, Oregon, USA Shanghai Tunnels, Oregon, USA. (Submitted by Chris Berglund), A fire in 1987 resulted in 31 deaths. Once home to a thriving oil industry, this town now sits eerily abandoned. Spooky Fact: Guest bedrooms have a TV channel that plays The Shining on a 24-hour loop. Flitwick Manor is a Grade II listed Georgian country house. Built by an accountant with a dream of running a grand resort, this estate has sat spent half a century vacant and crumbling. Prattville Cotton Gin Mill. People have reported seeing her here, recognizing her by her scarf.