Article Written By: Francis Simeon
Yorkshire in the realm of England doesn't need any new introduction. It is a former large county in northern England and only in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties for the sake of better administration and other relevant issues. But Yorkshire has a different story to tell as well. The county has been a silent witness to historical developments for centuries, if not more. And on account of the same a few haunted buildings has been in the historically famed county. If you have strong interest in paranormal activities and want to spend some ghost nights, Yorkshire, must be your next destination. Which should be your first site to spend ghost nights? Go for the York Castle without qualms. Apart from being a simple citadel, York Castle has its own exhilarating history. It is said that one of the persons visiting this castle once did perceive a piece of paper drifting in the air. The bit of paper turned out to be a monkey and a bear after that. Any such experience with you can make your ghost nights more exciting and it goes without saying. What should be the next destination then? It can't be anything else other than the Yorkshire Museum Library. Yorkshire Museum Library happens to be one of the most famed haunted buildings in the sphere of Yorkshire and has its own haunted history. The building had perceived several ups and downs and as per a story, one of its wardens saw one and only book lying on the ground more than a few Sunday nights consecutively. If you are courageous enough and have nerves of steel, a few nights can easily be spent in the Yorkshire Museum Library. Who knows that those may turn into ghost nights? Don't consider the said instance as the last of anecdotes. Another warden of the Yorkshire Museum Library, at some point, did come across outline of a man on the lookout for the book shelves. Later on, after checking a picture, he could identify the figure as a dead man who used to visit the Yorkshire Museum Library. When you are thinking of spending a few ghost nights, York Theatre Royal can't be left out. It is said that York Theatre Royal has no dearth of ghosts and any individual having strong interest in paranormal activities and would like to spend some ghost nights without hesitation, has got to make a visit to this bastion. In accordance with a popular story, specter of a nun can be found to stroll around at the back the dressing area of the theatre every now and then. This nun is called the grey lady. You may also find out her one day!The last place where you can spend some ghost nights is the York Treasurer's House. And the story of this bastion that has become quite popular by now is quite mystifying. One day a plumber, while working on the wall, heard a horn, perceived a horse along with its rider coming through the wall. What was more amazing; the rider was being followed by a group of Roman soldiers. Your ghost nights at York Treasurer's House may turn out to be more stirring.
This Article Has Been Published on Thu, 28 Oct 2010 and Read 143 Times