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These 9 Sheffield buildings have all been searched by ghost-hunters or have spooky stories to tell of previous spirit sightings. Many of them are pubs – cue old joke about serving spirits after hours!
If you’re looking for some good old fashioned ghost stories to tell this Halloween, look no further.
The ghost of a member of staff is said to haunt the Ball Inn, on Upwell Street, in Darnall, Sheffield. Legend has it the woman killed herself after learning she was pregnant and today she haunts the upper floors, where she has pulled secured shelves from their brackets. Photo: Barry Richardson
Ghost hunters at the Stanley Tools Factory in Tinsley. The ghost of a former cook from the canteen been spotted on a couple of occasions inside the facility. Photo: submitted
Jeff Boss at The Shakespeare pub on Gibraltar Street, Sheffield, standing in front of a ghoulish figure in the pool room where people have reported seeing ghosts Photo: Sarah Washbourn
Anna Connor and Julie Neville prepare to stay the night in the Tower at the Manor Lodge. In the 16th century Mary Queen of Scots was held prisoner here. Some say her ghost is still inside. Photo: Barry Richardson