Phantoms of the Park Estate and Bestwood Hauntings - Phenomenal Nottinghamshire

Bestwood Country Park was famously King Charles II's Royal hunting lodge, Bestwood Lodge Hotel has its share of ghostly stories. Does Neil Gywnn still offer oranges? An account given to us was a gentleman with his grandson had an apparition encounter with what was potentially Nell Gwynn.    Men in Black  Park Road, describing a black car, very expensive, a BMW possibly? "so immaculate it looked out of place." What happened when our witness knocked on the window?  https://kristianlander.com/?p=3601 - link to article http://www.KristianLander.com Every county has its stories—familiar tales of iconic sites steeped in legend, their myths retold so often they’ve become part of the fabric of local lore. But instead of treading these well-worn paths, let’s venture into the shadows, off the beaten track, where the stories are stranger and less familiar. Join me as we uncover Nottinghamshire’s hidden mysteries—a tapestry of uncanny encounters, forgotten folklore, and the truly bizarre. Together, we’ll explore tales that have slipped through the cracks of history, delving into the county’s lesser-known accounts of high strangeness. Kristian

In 1969, strange occurrences were reported at St. Peter’s Church in Radford. In full view of the congregation strange events occurred, and just what happened to that candlestick? "The Sal" rocks out with live music many nights of the week. Has a history of more than 600 years on the site, has seen Cromwell enter through its doors to more contemporary legends like Bruce Dickinson. Of the characters said to be within the walls of The Sal, a young spirit "Rosie", an urchin girl of about 4-5 years of age.  A personal encounter? And we get to explore beneath with a private guided tour and the apparent growing shrine dedicated to Rosie https://kristianlander.com/?p=3603 Link to article Every county has its stories—familiar tales of iconic sites steeped in legend, their myths retold so often they’ve become part of the fabric of local lore. But instead of treading these well-worn paths, let’s venture into the shadows, off the beaten track, where the stories are stranger and less familiar. Join me as we uncover Nottinghamshire’s hidden mysteries—a tapestry of uncanny encounters, forgotten folklore, and the truly bizarre. Together, we’ll explore tales that have slipped through the cracks of history, delving into the county’s lesser-known accounts of high strangeness.

One night, a man awoke suddenly and went to close his curtains, only with equal parts surprise and terror, to see shadowy figures jittering and jerking, climbing out of the old cottage garden well. This is the case of The Shadows that Stepped out of the Well   https://kristianlander.com/?p=3615 - link to article https://www.KristianLander.com   Every county has its stories—familiar tales of iconic sites steeped in legend, their myths retold so often they’ve become part of the fabric of local lore. But instead of treading these well-worn paths, let’s venture into the shadows, off the beaten track, where the stories are stranger and less familiar. Join me as we uncover Nottinghamshire’s hidden mysteries—a tapestry of uncanny encounters, forgotten folklore, and the truly bizarre. Together, we’ll explore tales that have slipped through the cracks of history, delving into the county’s lesser-known accounts of high strangeness.

One morning, a young girl is awoken by a stranger beside her. Years later, she discovers that other people have also had encounters with the Ghost with Flaming Red Hair! https://kristianlander.com/?p=3616 - link to article https://www.KristianLander.com Bite Sized Audio Podcasts 5-15mins  Every county has its stories—familiar tales of iconic sites steeped in legend, their myths retold so often they’ve become part of the fabric of local lore. But instead of treading these well-worn paths, let’s venture into the shadows, off the beaten track, where the stories are stranger and less familiar. Join me as we uncover Nottinghamshire’s hidden mysteries—a tapestry of uncanny encounters, forgotten folklore, and the truly bizarre. Together, we’ll explore tales that have slipped through the cracks of history, delving into the county’s lesser-known accounts of high strangeness. Kristian

A family living on Denewood Crescent are forced to make the decision to move out. Apparitions along with unexplainable and terrifying events.  Georges Lane is an eerie winding road, for nearly 100 years with accounts going back to at least the 1930s of encounters with figures who give chase to people and appear in the back of cars. Perhaps the original "Nightcrawler" account. We recount events that sort to investigate the location and their findings. Coupled with the inclusion of an additional encounter of a phantom carriage, horses and riders from Papplewick Lane  https://kristianlander.com/?p=3595 - link to article https://www.KristianLander.com Every county has its stories—familiar tales of iconic sites steeped in legend, their myths retold so often they’ve become part of the fabric of local lore. But instead of treading these well-worn paths, let’s venture into the shadows, off the beaten track, where the stories are stranger and less familiar. Join me as we uncover Nottinghamshire’s hidden mysteries—a tapestry of uncanny encounters, forgotten folklore, and the truly bizarre. Together, we’ll explore tales that have slipped through the cracks of history, delving into the county’s lesser-known accounts of high strangeness.  

Accounts of weird events, taps, raps and loud bangs. Items being thrown. Pressure to call in the media, who eventually did send a reporter who himself was quickly introduced to the phenomena as he stepped into the building.   A residential home where monsters come through the walls and a phantom fare dodger from the 1960s!  https://kristianlander.com/?p=3625 link to article Every county has its stories—familiar tales of iconic sites steeped in legend, their myths retold so often they’ve become part of the fabric of local lore. But instead of treading these well-worn paths, let’s venture into the shadows, off the beaten track, where the stories are stranger and less familiar. Join me as we uncover Nottinghamshire’s hidden mysteries—a tapestry of uncanny encounters, forgotten folklore, and the truly bizarre. Together, we’ll explore tales that have slipped through the cracks of history, delving into the county’s lesser-known accounts of high strangeness.    

Lady Chaworth was adored and lusted by Lord Byron. Annesley Hall has several famed accounts of the strange and unusual from disembodied voices to tales of portals to the underworld. Our story focuses on the gatehouse / stable block for a first-hand report of the unexplained.  https://kristianlander.com/?p=3598 Link to article Every county has its stories—familiar tales of iconic sites steeped in legend, their myths retold so often they’ve become part of the fabric of local lore. But instead of treading these well-worn paths, let’s venture into the shadows, off the beaten track, where the stories are stranger and less familiar. Join me as we uncover Nottinghamshire’s hidden mysteries—a tapestry of uncanny encounters, forgotten folklore, and the truly bizarre. Together, we’ll explore tales that have slipped through the cracks of history, delving into the county’s lesser-known accounts of high strangeness.  

The figure who terrorized and leapt around the buildings of London from the 1830s, Spring Heeled Jack. Breathing blue flames, bright eyes and using distraction to steal items. He was never caught, and he put in the appearances both sides of the Atlantic. But it seems, he took a trip to the Fortean Village of Linby in Nottinghamshire.  https://kristianlander.com/?p=3614 Link to article https://youtu.be/ByFvy7jSGng?si=ybkFyT9nCfoLDkeE - Spring Heeled Jack in Nottingham Mini-Documentary Every county has its stories—familiar tales of iconic sites steeped in legend, their myths retold so often they’ve become part of the fabric of local lore. But instead of treading these well-worn paths, let’s venture into the shadows, off the beaten track, where the stories are stranger and less familiar. Join me as we uncover Nottinghamshire’s hidden mysteries—a tapestry of uncanny encounters, forgotten folklore, and the truly bizarre. Together, we’ll explore tales that have slipped through the cracks of history, delving into the county’s lesser-known accounts of high strangeness.

The village of Laxton is the location of the double bill of high strangeness. The lingering spirit of Peggy Whooper, does she continue to haunt the bridge where she was murdered? The brooding Brokilow Boggan prowls on the road.  https://kristianlander.com/?p=3606 - link to article www.KristianLander.com Every county has its stories—familiar tales of iconic sites steeped in legend, their myths retold so often they’ve become part of the fabric of local lore. But instead of treading these well-worn paths, let’s venture into the shadows, off the beaten track, where the stories are stranger and less familiar. Join me as we uncover Nottinghamshire’s hidden mysteries—a tapestry of uncanny encounters, forgotten folklore, and the truly bizarre. Together, we’ll explore tales that have slipped through the cracks of history, delving into the county’s lesser-known accounts of high strangeness.

The mighty winding river Trent, reaching from the North Sea and carving itself deep into the midlands, connects our stories today.  Among its oldest tales is the legend of the Black Dog of Beckingham. As with so many ghostly canines, this one is always seen as black as night. It emerges from the cemetery, moving purposefully along the road or running silently, following a path toward the old boatyard before taking the south road, across the meadows to the River Trent and vanishing. Accounts of this spectral creature stretch back centuries.  The River Spirit That Claims Souls Over the years, the River Trent has bore witness to many grim and grisly discoveries, especially near Clifton, where folklore whispers of a chilling regional belief...   http://www.KristianLander.com Every county has its stories—familiar tales of iconic sites steeped in legend, their myths retold so often they’ve become part of the fabric of local lore. But instead of treading these well-worn paths, let’s venture into the shadows, off the beaten track, where the stories are stranger and less familiar. Join me as we uncover Nottinghamshire’s hidden mysteries—a tapestry of uncanny encounters, forgotten folklore, and the truly bizarre. Together, we’ll explore tales that have slipped through the cracks of history, delving into the county’s lesser-known accounts of high strangeness. Kristian