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The Ancient Ram Inn

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The Ancient Ram Inn is located within the market town of Wotton-under-Edge, which is within South Gloucestershire, England. It's been referred to as Wotton's oldest house, and it's commonly said that builders of the local St. Mary's Church originally lived here before it became home to a priest. The building is made from timber and stone, and it has no running water. It's also been said that the space between the roof was used as a hiding spot by two highwaymen. However, it seems there is plenty of misinformation about this property with some sources claiming it to have been built during the 1100s and with others claiming the much later date of the 1400s.  Since the 1960s, this location has served as a paranormal hotspot for investigators and enthusiasts. It's said the location is built on an ancient pagan burial ground, and that it's located on two ley lines which are thought to enhance the activity here. Most hauntings here revolve around what ...

Drake's Drum

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The legend of 'Drake's drum' refers to a snare drum which was supposedly owned by the renowned English privateer Sir Francis Drake. During Drake's dying days, it is said he instructed for the drum to be taken to his home of Buckland Abbey, located in England. The legend also says that Drake himself told those around him, during his dying days, that if ever the drum was to be stuck then he would return from the grave to defend England from peril. This legend has inspired poems, children's books, and it's been said that the drum has been heard during a number of historical events since Drake's passing. Some of these events include Napoleon Bonaparte entering Plymouth Harbour as a prisoner, the surrender of the German fleet during 1918, and the Battle of Britain which occured during 1940.  History     Sir Francis Drake was an English explorer, slave trader, naval commander, and privateer under Queen Elizabeth I. To the Spanish, he was a pirate who t...

Oldham Coliseum Theatre

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Oldham's Coliseum Theatre is located on Fairbottom Street, in Oldham, which is in Greater Manchester, England. The building technically dates back to 1885, but it then moved location and opened during the year of 1887 as a circus. The building then served as a music hall, and then a cinema, but it's most well known for it's ongoing purpose as a theatre. Many famous people such as Charlie Chaplin and Ralph Fiennes have performed here, and many Coronatjon Street Stars such as William Roache and Barbara Knox have trained here. Christopher Eccleston and Millie Gibson, two well-known Doctor Who stars, have also been involved with the theatre. It was announced during 2023 that the theatre would be losing it's council funding, but a successful campaign has saved it; meaning it should reopen following refurbishment during 2026.  Regarding the hauntings, all of the spirits here supposedly have connections to the theatre and tragic events which are said to have occure...