Busby Stoop Inn

Busby Stoop Road
Thirsk
North Yorkshire
YO7 4EQ

History

This old inn takes its name from the post or stoop on which the remains of Thomas Busby were executed on in 1702 just opposite the building. He was executed for the murder of his father-in-law who he killed with a hammer to stop his moaning.

Paranormal Activity

It is said that Thomas Busby’s spirit now haunts the pub as well as the area opposite where he was executed for his crimes. There was also a chair kept within the Inn that was said to have a curse, it is believed that anyone who sits in the chair will die shortly after. However the chair has since been removed and is now kept in the Thirsk Museum where it is kept high up so no-one can sit in it! Is it Thomas acting his revenge for his execution?

York Industrial Ragged School

Bedern Arch
Goodramgate
York

History

The once medieval home of the Minister’s Vicars Choral in the 16th century was sadly to become an area associated with slims and warehouses during Victorian times. The building became known as a workhouse and orphanage, named the York Industrial Ragged School in the mid 19th century. The master of the school was paid handsomely to round up waifs and strays and put them to work but he spent little on actually looking after the orphans. Many died of maltreatment and the panicking the boss locked the corpses in a large cupboard. As time went on the guilt of his actions drove the master insane and he eventually cracked, running through the school killing and stabbing any remaining children with a knife.

Paranormal Activity

It said by some that the faint sound of children playing can be heard which changes into screams of terror.

York Pavilion Hotel

45 Main Street
Fulford
York
YO10 4PJ

History

This Georgian country house near to York was once the home of businessman Xavier Prendergast who welcomed many guests through his work such as the Beatles. Although now a hotel this building maintains much of its original character and architectural features.

Paranormal Activity

Staff and guests have all reported strange activity in the hotel from doors opening and closing by themselves. The ghost of a woman has been seen at the top of the original Georgian staircase beckoning to those ascending. Odd temperature changes have been felt as well as sounds of laughter and the ringing of telephones coming from empty rooms.