Post by alicecoopersgirl on Nov 8, 2006 10:05:04 GMT
The man in the black hat
Easily Bath's most famous and most-seen ghost, the man in the black hat is dressed in late 18th-century attire and sometimes wears a billowing black cloak. He's seen regularly around the Assembly Rooms. For the best results, look for him at Saville Row and Bennett Street.
Freezing Hill
Several ghosts have appeared in the vicinity of Freezing Hill. Most of these phantoms are from the 17th century, when this hill was the site of an English Civil War battle.
The Royal Crescent
It's not a film that's being filmed at the Royal Crescent when you see an elegant coach drawn by four horses. Instead, you're witnessing a residual haunting, repeating the elopement of Elizabeth Linley of No. 11, with Irish playwright and politician Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
The Theatre Royal, and Garrick's Head pub
At least two ghosts appear in this area. One is an unfaithful wife and the other is her lover, from the 18th century. The lover was killed by the husband, and the wife committed suicide. Look for a woman (some say there are at least two) in a grey dress. The lover is handsome and well-dressed.
A second anomaly is noted at the Theatre Royal: A tortoiseshell butterfly appears there during the pantomime run each year, which is not butterfly season.
It all started in 1948 when the then Christmas pantomime included a butterfly ballet and a live tortoiseshell butterfly was seen flying about. This is the same one that is reportedly seen to this day.
Bunty, of The Beehive, 3 Belvedere Lansdowne Road
Bunty, a serving girl from the Victorian Era or slightly earlier, appears in the kitchen of The Beehive, a popular Bath public house.
Popjoy's Restaurant
Many visit this former home of Richard "Beau" Nash for the fine food. However, the restaurant hosts at least two ghosts, both of them women. One is Juliana, the 18th-century mistress of Beau Nash. The other ghost is more modern, dressed in attire best suited to the 1960's. She dines alone and looks perfectly normal until she vanishes.
Julia, of Queens Square
This jilted bride has been seen strolling around the Square in her white gown.
Easily Bath's most famous and most-seen ghost, the man in the black hat is dressed in late 18th-century attire and sometimes wears a billowing black cloak. He's seen regularly around the Assembly Rooms. For the best results, look for him at Saville Row and Bennett Street.
Freezing Hill
Several ghosts have appeared in the vicinity of Freezing Hill. Most of these phantoms are from the 17th century, when this hill was the site of an English Civil War battle.
The Royal Crescent
It's not a film that's being filmed at the Royal Crescent when you see an elegant coach drawn by four horses. Instead, you're witnessing a residual haunting, repeating the elopement of Elizabeth Linley of No. 11, with Irish playwright and politician Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
The Theatre Royal, and Garrick's Head pub
At least two ghosts appear in this area. One is an unfaithful wife and the other is her lover, from the 18th century. The lover was killed by the husband, and the wife committed suicide. Look for a woman (some say there are at least two) in a grey dress. The lover is handsome and well-dressed.
A second anomaly is noted at the Theatre Royal: A tortoiseshell butterfly appears there during the pantomime run each year, which is not butterfly season.
It all started in 1948 when the then Christmas pantomime included a butterfly ballet and a live tortoiseshell butterfly was seen flying about. This is the same one that is reportedly seen to this day.
Bunty, of The Beehive, 3 Belvedere Lansdowne Road
Bunty, a serving girl from the Victorian Era or slightly earlier, appears in the kitchen of The Beehive, a popular Bath public house.
Popjoy's Restaurant
Many visit this former home of Richard "Beau" Nash for the fine food. However, the restaurant hosts at least two ghosts, both of them women. One is Juliana, the 18th-century mistress of Beau Nash. The other ghost is more modern, dressed in attire best suited to the 1960's. She dines alone and looks perfectly normal until she vanishes.
Julia, of Queens Square
This jilted bride has been seen strolling around the Square in her white gown.