The Peak District of Derbyshire is said to experience more bizarre happenings and unexplainable encounters than any other part of England. This chilling collection of true-life tales details many terrifying accounts of spectres and apparitions which have been documented over the years. Ranging from private residences and graveyards to public houses, tourist attractions, theatres and museums, this book includes many pulse-raising narratives that are guaranteed to make your blood run cold. Containing over sixty illustrations, Haunted Peak District will appeal to everyone with an interest in the supernatural history of this part of Derbyshire.

Ghosts, witches, unexplained mysteries, and the supernatural are the basis for this fascinating Ghost Series which relates ghost stories from Great Britain.

The Peak District is Britain's most popular national park with its miles of high moorland and unspoilt dales attracting millions of visitors every year. It is rich in folklore and traditions which stretch back to the dawn of history, with every village and hamlet having its own miscellany of strange happenings, from tales of headless horsemen to ghostly black dogs, boggarts and screaming skulls. Journalist and folklorist David Clarke has reached beyond the old legends by collecting personal experiences of the unexplained and documents all aspects of supernatural phenomena, from haunted lead-mines to stories of mysterious big cats, poltergeists and UFOs, using eye-witness accounts from residents and visitors. Supernatural Peak District takes the reader on a spine-chilling excursion through haunted Longdendale with its ghostly lights and spectral Roman legions to the Derwent Valley and its phantom Lancaster bomber that skims the waters of the Ladybower Reservoir on their first full moon of spring. including the cowled monk who patrols the Stocksbridge bypass and the ominous figure in black who guards the crossroads on the eerie moors. So, whether you are a seasoned ghost-hunter or simply a curious first-timer, this book will unveil a secret landscape beyond the tourist trails, just waiting to be explored.

A fabulous collection of ghostly hauntings in Derbyshire.

Britain is full of ghost stories and legends. Explore creepy castles and mysterious mansions. Join the tour of terror and find out where to see the most famous ghosts and ghouls up and down the land! And decide whether you believe in ghosts - or if you think they're just made up for spooky fireside stories... Non-fiction is an excellent way to foster an interest in new subjects. This set of ten WOW! Facts presents a variety of unusual subjects such as hip hop stars, haunted houses, Formula 1, psychological experiments and lesser-known dinosaurs. And as enthusiasm grows for new interests, so doors are opened in terms of comprehension and reading ability too. Every book in this hi-lo set is aimed at readers of 10-14, but who have a reading age closer to 9-9.5.

A collection of folk tales from the surrounding areas of the Peak District.