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Poltergeists by Sheila Convey
"Poltergeist is a compound German word, often translated as ‘noisy spirit’-Poltern ‘to make noises’ + Geist ‘ghost’. It was first used by the German religious leader Martin Luther as a way of describing events attributed to spirits of the dead or the Devil. The term is associated with disturbances such as noises, with no visible cause, objects being flung around by unseen hands, strange odours and physical assaults..." Read article in full...

Poppies for Remembrance by Sheila Convey
"The humble poppy has been seen as a symbol of remembrance since the end of the First World War. Few emblems are as instantly recognizable. November is when we wear an artificial flower in memory of those who paid the ultimate price for their country...." Read article in full...

Dilston Castle and the Rebellious Radcliffes by CJ Linton
"Northumberland; that picturesque county bordering Scotland, scene of countless battles and raids, home to many fine castles, meandering rivers, bleak moors, craggy plateaus and deep dark woods. In a county so rich in heritage it is not strange to find many stories, myths and legends attached to so many places..." Read article in full...

An Introduction to Spontaneous Human Combustion by Tony Liddell
"The phenomena known as Spontaneous Human Combustion or SHC has been a puzzle for over 200 years since the first recorded case in 1763.  Since then, there have been allegedly over 200 potential cases of the phenomena worldwide.  SHC, in short, is a descriptive term for when the human body ignites without exposure to an external source of heat or influence that could cause the body to burst into flame..." Read article in full...

Automatic Writing and the Strange Case of Glastonbury Abbey by Sheila Convey.
"Automatic writing is claimed by some to be writing that is directed by spirit or by the unconscious mind. It is sometimes called “trance” writing but it can also be done whilst someone is aware of their surroundings, but not of the actions of the writing hand..." Read article in full...

The North East Ghost In-Spectres' April 2006 Newcastle Keep Ghost Photo Explained by Tony Liddell
"In the early hours of the morning, April 2nd 2006, a photograph was taken at an investigation at Newcastle Keep run by Darren Ritson and The North East Ghost In-Spectres (now the North East Ghost Research Team/Wraithscape) that has recently taken the online paranormal community by storm, as well as local press..." Read article in full...

The Haunted Jacobite Trail by Tony Liddell
"At the beginning of the twenty-first century, the term 'Jacobite' is familiar to most people only through old buildings and other references, such as rooms being labelled 'The Jacobite Room' in many of the region's stately homes. But who exactly were the Jacobites, and what was the origin of the Jacobite cause?... " Read article in full...

Titanic by Barry Coates
"In 1898 author Morgan Robertson published a novel called Futility in which a British ocean liner strikes an iceberg on its maiden voyage. The fictional voyage took place in April, in the North Atlantic and the ship was called Titan..." Read article in full...

The Origin of Halloween by Tony Liddell
"Halloween is celebrated on the evening of the 31st October. The term "Halloween" is short for All Hallows Even, with hallow being Old English for 'saint'. Halloween is the eve of All Saints' Day, celebrated on the 1st November; the latter has been celebrated on that date since at least 837AD when Pope Gregory IV ordered its church-wide observance..." Read article in full...

The Body Snatchers by Sheila Convey
"Dissection of the human body to gain knowledge of structure and function is rooted in antiquity. Anatomy is the study of the way we are made and is considered the cornerstone of scientific medicine. However it has a history, which at times was grisly and scandalous..." Read article in full...

The History of Wallington Hall by Sheila Convey
"Wallington Hall is a Grade I listed country house situated along the Wansbeck valley some twelve miles to the west of Morpeth and approximately sixteen miles northwest of Newcastle upon Tyne. It lies a mile from the village of Cambo in Northumberland and was built in 1688 on the site of a medieval tower and bastle... " Read article in full...

The Haunting of the Schooner Hotel, Alnmouth: Fact or Fiction? by Tony Liddell
"The Schooner Hotel is situated at No. 8 on the west side of  Northumberland Street, Alnmouth, Alnwick, Northumberland (NGR NU 2466 1043), and has been subject to paranormal research interest for many years now.  The name ‘Schooner’ derives from a character of sailing ship (using fore and aft sails on more than one mast), first used by the Dutch in the 16th and 17th centuries and then developed in the Americas from the 18th century onwards..." Read article in full...