The Ghost of Farnham Castle

The folklore I am about to unfold is one of ghostly tales & eerie happenings, the mainstay of this saga is the ancient, majestic Farnham Castle, located near Surrey, England. Steeped in history going back as far as the 12th century, the castle is recognised not only for its historical importance but also as a locale for countless tales of the inexplicable and the paranormal. For centuries, visitors and locals have reported many accounts of ungodly sightings and experiences in and around the castle. Of these numerous haunting tales, the most notable is the apparition of Bishop James Woodford. The Bishop resided in the castle in the late 19th century & his spectre is said to wander the halls, restlessly. Many have reported seeing the Bishop in his robes, pacing the corridors, emanating an ethereal blue glow. Others have claimed to have heard unseen entities playing the organ in the chapel, in the dead of night, when no living soul should be inside. Another tale whispers of a young woman who leapt from the tower, distraught over a lost love. Her figure is said to haunt the grounds, with several reports of people witnessing her plunge to her doom, only to disappear before striking the ground. The storytelling and lore associated with Farnham Castle have continued to fascinate and terrify generations, making it one of the most infamous haunted places in the region. Whether these stories are simple tales spun from overactive imaginations, or truly echoes of those locked in eternal unrest, they remain deeply embedded in the local fabric ensuring that Farnham castle remains alive, not just in terms of its architecture, but more hauntingly, its folklore too.

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