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Ghosts of British Prisons
Region
Great Britain
Format
eBook
First published
2024
Imprint
CWMK Publishing
Short link
cwmk.uk/prisons
Great Britain · 2024

Ghosts of British Prisons

A Collection of Prison Hauntings

Behind the towering stone walls and heavy iron doors of Britain’s historic prisons lies a dark and brutal history. From the disease-ridden squalor of medieval dungeons to the grueling treadwheels of Victorian gaols, these fortresses of punishment were designed to break the human spirit. But what happens when the echoes of that suffering refuse to fade?

In Ghosts of British Prisons, you are handed the keys to 30 of the most notorious and heavily haunted penal institutions across the UK. This chilling collection unlocks the grim history of executions, riots, and solitary confinement, revealing the lingering paranormal activity that terrifies modern-day guards, museum staff, and ghost hunters alike.

Walk the shadowy landings and discover:

  • Bodmin Jail: The site of numerous public hangings, where the tragic spirit of an executed mother still wanders the women's wing.
  • Shepton Mallet Prison: England's oldest operating prison, haunted by the chilling "White Lady" and the echoes of WWII firing squads.
  • Lancaster Castle: The infamous "Hanging Town" fortress where the terrified cries of the Pendle Witches can still be heard in the dark.
  • The Clink: The brutal Southwark prison that gave its name to all others, where the rattling of medieval iron chains still echoes through the museum.

Perfect for fans of true crime, dark tourism, and the supernatural, this book masterfully blends historical fact with terrifying, documented paranormal encounters.

Step inside the cell. The door is closing behind you.

About the author

L T James

British folklorist and former archivist. Writes across England, Scotland and the wider Isles.

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