Paranormal Database's Avatar

Paranormal Database

@paranormaldatabase

The Paranormal Database is a ongoing project to quantitatively document as many locations with paranormal associations as possible in the UK and beyond...

471
Followers
97
Following
188
Posts
06.02.2024
Joined
Posts Following

Latest posts by Paranormal Database @paranormaldatabase

Preview
Paranormal Database Updates View the new and updated Paranormal Database records here

Updates to the #paranormal database include Cornish stone stories, Suffolk #folklore, and some 1970s phantoms and poltergeists. www.paranormaldatabase.com/recent/

08.03.2026 15:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Surrey couple tried claiming neighbour's land with garden gnome A Westcott couple claimed a small patch of grass outside their neighbour's home belonged to them.

And people say chthonic godlings and land spirits are no longer relevant in this day and age www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

08.03.2026 13:40 πŸ‘ 106 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 4
Preview
PARANORMAL WOMEN: A Hidden History

Be sure to check out Allison's work at paranormalwomen.com

08.03.2026 11:33 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
a skeleton is standing on a sidewalk holding a bottle and a piece of paper . ALT: a skeleton is standing on a sidewalk holding a bottle and a piece of paper .

I really want to try and do more podcast appearances this year, if anyone needs a guest or knows of a particular podcast that might be looking let me know!

#podcast #history #localhistory #Shropshire #folklore #folktales #folkcustoms

06.01.2026 14:43 πŸ‘ 79 πŸ” 33 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you. I'm always happy to share sources if there are any particular entries which interest researchers.

08.03.2026 08:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Whuppity Scoorie: the Scottish spring ritual bringing a town together Children racing round a church tower at Lanark Cross reflects a renewed sense of community and folklore in unsettled times

'Whuppity Scoorie: the Scottish spring ritual bringing a town together'... www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

07.03.2026 09:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
The "Greatest Ghost Sighting ever": the Grey Lady of the Theatre Royal, Bath - The Skeptic Considered the greatest ghost sighting ever, the Grey Lady of the Theatre Royal, Bath is alleged to have been witnessed by 850 people at once

'The β€œGreatest #Ghost Sighting ever”: the Grey Lady of the Theatre Royal, Bath'... www.skeptic.org.uk/2026/02/the-...

22.02.2026 15:22 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Paranormal Database Updates View the new and updated Paranormal Database records here

Updates to the database include a scattering of Suffolk #folklore, a few #poltergeists from the 1970s, and a pig. www.paranormaldatabase.com/recent/index...

07.02.2026 18:43 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Paranormal investigator weighs in on Coliseum 'ghost' photo A paranormal expert has a compelling theory about the Oldham Coliseum 'ghost' sighting

www.theoldhamtimes.co.uk/news/2582931...

Hi, it’s me. I’m the expert, it’s me ⬇️

07.02.2026 07:30 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
The Repair Shop fixes 56-year-old Loch Ness Monster camera trap The device was left underwater in the 1970s and rediscovered by accident by a robot submarine.

' #Nessie camera pulled from loch gets Repair Shop treatment'... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

07.02.2026 09:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
A 500-Page Book Explores the Ghosts & Monsters from Japanese Folklore Westerners tend to think of Japan as a land of high-speed trains, expertly prepared sushi and ramen, auteur films, brilliant animation, elegant woodblock prints, glorious old hotels, sought-after jazz...

A 500-Page Book Explores the Ghosts & Monsters from Japanese Folklore

23.01.2026 17:49 πŸ‘ 90 πŸ” 27 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Preview
Top Loch Ness Monster hunter gives final verdict after 52 years of searching Adrian Shine has spent over five decades chasing the mythical creature that supposedly stalks Scotland's Loch Ness, but now believes Nessie doesn't exist.

'Top #LochNessMonster hunter gives final verdict after 52 years of searching'... www.ladbible.com/news/uk-news... #cryptozoology

15.01.2026 06:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image Post image

After a series of delays, my article "Harry Price and the Crawley Poltergeist" has finally been published in the Magazine of the Society for Psychical Research. A big thanks to @emmamerkling.bsky.social, who originally directed me to the case and digitised the requisite archival material.

19.12.2025 08:11 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
12 eerie, deadly monsters that are supposed to roam the countryside, sometimes with lethal consequences for their chosen victim... | Countryfile.com Our guide to infamous British myths and the legends and folklore tales, plus the best sites to visit in the UK that have inspired these spooky stories.

'12 eerie, deadly monsters that are supposed to roam the countryside, sometimes with lethal consequences...' www.countryfile.com/go-outdoors/... #folklore #cryptozoology

10.01.2026 09:57 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
β€˜Cursed’ Venetian palazzo once painted by Monet comes up for sale The lavish Ca’ Dario is in β€œgood shape” after major restoration and careful tidying, though it comes with a dark reputation

'β€˜#Cursed’ Venetian palazzo once painted by Monet comes up for sale'... www.theartnewspaper.com/2026/01/09/c...

10.01.2026 09:46 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Forest of Dean woman makes bear signs to warn passing drivers Penny Ballinger says she is obsessed with an 1889 tale, which causes division in the Forest of Dean.

'Woman uses local #folklore to stop speeding drivers'... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

10.01.2026 08:58 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
The Cork stuntman who wanted to be buried in a fairy fort The time the Cork stuntman Tim Hayes wanted to be buried in a raheen in Monamolin - folklorist Michael Fortune presents a tall (but true) story from his new book...

'Tim Hayes and the #Fairies - a wild true tale from folklorist Michael Fortune'... www.rte.ie/culture/2026... #folklore

04.01.2026 17:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Paranormal Database Updates View the new and updated Paranormal Database records here

Updates to the database include a few #UFOs, some old-time #poltergeists, and a fleeting glimpse of the Kaiser… www.paranormaldatabase.com/recent/

04.01.2026 15:36 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Skye sea legends and wild swims delight in new BBC Mermaid Tales documentary Kate Macleod discovers the folklore and wild swims of the Isle of Skye in a new three part series

'Skye sea #legends and wild swims delight in new BBC #Mermaid Tales documentary'... www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/6926...

03.01.2026 11:58 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks - had not spotted that one!

03.01.2026 08:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Locals mourn the loss of Lizzie the Porthcawl 'sea monster' A large piece of driftwood which became a tourist attraction after washing up on the shore at Porthcawl has been reclaimed by the sea. The driftwood which came ashore early last year was nicknamed β€˜Li...

'Locals mourn the loss of Lizzie the Porthcawl β€˜sea #monster’'... nation.cymru/culture/loca...

07.12.2025 08:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
The Paranormal Database A collection of folklore and paranormal places from across the West Midlands.

Have also split Herefordshire and Worcestershire into their own counties, so if there are any misplaced towns or villages, please shout... www.paranormaldatabase.com/regions/west...

30.11.2025 15:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Paranormal Database Updates View the new and updated Paranormal Database records here

Updates to the #Paranormal Database include spookiness from Suffolk, weirdness from Wales, and Forteana & folklore from other corners of the UK and Ireland… www.paranormaldatabase.com/recent/index...

30.11.2025 15:20 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
The Purrfect Folklore of Ghost Cats A #Caturday look at spectral mousers, fairy felines, and the soft pawprints of ghostlore

It's #Caturday which means one thing, and one thing only... it's time to explore The Purrfect Folklore of Ghost Cats πŸ™€

Ghosts? Folklore? Cats? All of my favourite things!

www.theghostgeek.com/p/the-purrfe... #Folklore #Ghosts #Cats

29.11.2025 08:39 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Ardvrek Castle wall 'ripped down' for use as stepping stones Ardvrek Castle in Assynt is a 500-year-old former clan seat, and reputed to be haunted.

This is why we can't have nice things. 'Castle wall 'ripped down' for use as stepping stones in puddle'... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

23.11.2025 19:23 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

On 12 December I'm going to be speaking at St John's Church in Bury St Edmunds about the ghost stories of M. R. James in theological perspective. You can book tickets here: wegottickets.com/event/677163

23.09.2025 14:11 πŸ‘ 56 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Shipley man claims to have 'most detailed picture of Loch Ness Monster' A Nessie hunter from Shipley has used new software to produce a picture of what he claims is the "most detailed close-up of the Loch Ness…

'Loch Ness Monster: New image from Shipley's Gordon Holmes'... www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2563156... #cryptozoology

23.11.2025 08:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
'Merlin's Mound' to be restored and archaeological probe launched Marlborough College has been given the go-ahead to remove 20th Century buildings from the mound.

'Restoration plans for 'Merlin's Mound' approved'... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #folklore

22.11.2025 09:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Mountshannon lion was actually a 'friendly mouse' - Clare Echo KILLALOE GARDAÍ have solved the mystery of a reported β€˜lion-like’ animal in the woods of East Clare.

'Mountshannon lion was actually a β€˜friendly mouse’'... www.clareecho.ie/mountshannon... #cryptozoology

08.11.2025 10:38 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Guillermo del Toro once heard 'an entire murder' happen in his haunted hotel room Guillermo del Toro is remembering the time he overheard 'an entire murder' happen in his haunted hotel room even though no one else was around: 'I didn't sleep at all.'

'Guillermo del Toro once heard 'an entire murder' happen in his #haunted hotel room: 'I didn't sleep at all''... ew.com/guillermo-de...

08.11.2025 10:31 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0