There’s an eerie tale associated with Hereford Cathedral and a certain spirit that’s believed to haunt its premises. The tale traces back to the 1300s and revolves around a priest named Thomas Cantilupe, who served as the Bishop of Hereford. Cantilupe was well-loved and highly respected among the citizens, often going beyond his duties to help his congregation. For his ethical conduct and kind nature, Cantilupe was canonized by Pope John XXII posthumously. His tomb is laid in the illustrious Hereford Cathedral, where he is said to linger still. As the story goes, Cantilupe isn’t ready to leave his people or the cathedral he cared for so dearly in his lifetime. Many visitors have reported hearing strange sounds like the rustling of the bishop’s robes or his soft prayers echoing through the cathedral’s confines. Some have even claimed to feel his presence in the form of sudden cold spots. The cathedral staff shares this sentiment, with some of them sharing personal experiences of ghostly encounters. One legendary tale is of an organ tuner who was working late at night and saw an apparition in bishop’s robes silently observing him from a distance. The figure vanished when he approached it, leaving him unnerved and bewildered. The ghost of Thomas Cantilupe, they say, still haunts the Cathedral and continues to watch over its people and his beloved congregation. Whether or not he still lingers, Cantilupe’s spirit, through the stories told of him, continues to be a palpable presence in the Hereford Cathedral and the city itself.