Haunted Southampton

Explore the darkest secrets of Southampton's past with this collection of stories telling of the inexplicable occurrences and ghostly apparitions that have haunted residents of the city for centuries. From the Roman soldiers who pervade Bitterne Manor to the Grey Lady at the Royal Victoria Country Park, the site of a former military hospital, the city is host to spirits not yet departed who send a shiver down the spines of the living. No matter where you are in the city, incidents of unexplained phenomena have taken place nearby. For example, the Tudor House Museum is frequently visited by poltergeists, while numerous mysterious figures have spooked the staff at the City College. Southampton is "alive" with ghosts and, for those who dare, their stories can be discovered in this chilling book.

Penny Legg is a writer, photographer, and public speaker, and the editor of the Woman Writer magazine. She has contributed numerous articles to newspapers and magazines, including Navy News, Ships Monthly, All at Sea, and Hampshire Life.