There are numerous threads woven into Birmingham’s rich tapestry of history, but among them, the chilling tale of the ‘Lady of the Barn’ originates from the scenic locale of Edgbaston – a tale prompting shivers along the spines of the most hardy locals. During the late Middle Ages, the tranquil Edgbaston was punctuated by the Old Barn, a timber-framed building that once stood proudly near what is now Edgbaston Reservoir. Named simply as ‘The Barn,’ the eerie edifice was home to a spectre that offered fascinating, yet spine-biting narrative. The spectral figure, dubbed ‘The Lady of The Barn,’ was believed to be that of a lonely soul haunting the premises. She was reputed to be the unfortunate wife of a former owner who met a tragic and untimely demise, condemned to haunt her dwelling forever more. Unsettling episodes were littered around, involving local inhabitants and passers-by who encountered unexplainable phenomena – furniture moving on its own, sudden drops in temperature, and bone-chilling wails echoing in the stillness of the night. One legend describes a careless maidservant who, remaining cynical of the Lady’s presence, faced her ire. The poltergeist activity amplified, culminating bizarre accidents around the Barn, driving her to flee in terror, never to return. As years passed, the Barn gave way to the urban landscape, relegating the spectral tales to whispers. However, the petrified locals still revisit the tale of the spectral Lady, cautioning against scorned spirits. The Lady of the Barn serves as a chilling reminder of a forgotten past, echoing through the sprawling urban jungle of Edgbaston.