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🪦 Ghostly & macabre legends of #Harrow & district. #HauntedHarrow #HarrowWeald #HauntedBenches #parkphantoms #cemeteryspectres #gardenshedghosts & c. #pulp #horror & supernatural fiction; stuff like that. Tower Hamlets also features quite a lot. 💀
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Always loved this one. Bride of Dem's illustration of the entrance to the Egyptian Avenue, #HighgateCemetery
Been so looking forward to this. Out now & available via am*z*n.uk, Harrow-based historian Margaret L. Davies' ' #Mary_Shelley in #Harrow. #HarrowGothic
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G33BZPS...
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G33BZPS...
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Been so looking forward to this. Out now & available via am*z*n.uk, Harrow-based historian Margaret L. Davies' ' #Mary_Shelley in #Harrow. #HarrowGothic
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G33BZPS...
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G33BZPS...
More blind man with a camera chuckles. St George in the E churchyard this AM, featuring derelict nature study building (formerly #Shadwell mortuary). Incidentally, the SAAB store that stood on site of the Marr's long obliterated tailors (ie Ratcliffe Highway Murders) has now itself been demolished.
November 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
More blind man with a camera chuckles. St George in the E churchyard this AM, featuring derelict nature study building (formerly #Shadwell mortuary). Incidentally, the SAAB store that stood on site of the Marr's long obliterated tailors (ie Ratcliffe Highway Murders) has now itself been demolished.
This one is lovely, too. Aidan Chambers' Book of Ghosts & Hauntings (Puffin, 1973, 1979) anthologises stories and snippets from works by WH Barrett, Augustus Hare, Andrew MacKenzie, Sir Ernest Bennett & co. Cover illo by Antony Maitland. Nice, isn't it?
November 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
This one is lovely, too. Aidan Chambers' Book of Ghosts & Hauntings (Puffin, 1973, 1979) anthologises stories and snippets from works by WH Barrett, Augustus Hare, Andrew MacKenzie, Sir Ernest Bennett & co. Cover illo by Antony Maitland. Nice, isn't it?
Currently engrossed in 'It Happened to Me Vol 3.' Includes #SkinheadInvasionpanics #ChelseaSmilers #dooms_green_blanket #phantom_nurses_bum_of_Staffs #invisible_childhood_friends, invasion of 8ft tin foil man, a Clerkenwell #SpringheeledJack tribute act, peanut salesman from Uranus, etc.
November 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Currently engrossed in 'It Happened to Me Vol 3.' Includes #SkinheadInvasionpanics #ChelseaSmilers #dooms_green_blanket #phantom_nurses_bum_of_Staffs #invisible_childhood_friends, invasion of 8ft tin foil man, a Clerkenwell #SpringheeledJack tribute act, peanut salesman from Uranus, etc.
Richard Felix, The People's Ghost Stories (Felix-Lilley, 2020). Posting it here because none of my other books will talk to it. I still 🖤 the cover photo.
November 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Richard Felix, The People's Ghost Stories (Felix-Lilley, 2020). Posting it here because none of my other books will talk to it. I still 🖤 the cover photo.
A new bench to haunt. The Case is Altered, Old Redding, on Wed 4th. Closed in 2022, beginning to show signs of wear and tear, and personal favourite ... haunt. It's a soul thing. #ghostlyvibes #terrifyingworldofhauntedbenchproject
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A new bench to haunt. The Case is Altered, Old Redding, on Wed 4th. Closed in 2022, beginning to show signs of wear and tear, and personal favourite ... haunt. It's a soul thing. #ghostlyvibes #terrifyingworldofhauntedbenchproject
Terrible to admit, but I miss the News of The World, if only for their regular 'undercover investigations' into Satanists, Black Magicians, "evil" witches & co, though I'm guessing they were no fun for the non rabid self publicists among their victims. Anyway, here's a poster from 1994.
November 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Terrible to admit, but I miss the News of The World, if only for their regular 'undercover investigations' into Satanists, Black Magicians, "evil" witches & co, though I'm guessing they were no fun for the non rabid self publicists among their victims. Anyway, here's a poster from 1994.
Some photos from the Wapping Walk last night, all taken by the bride of dem. Conditions, rainy - in other words; perfect.
November 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Some photos from the Wapping Walk last night, all taken by the bride of dem. Conditions, rainy - in other words; perfect.
Wapping Halloween Trail, Friday 31st October 4pm-7pm. Annual organised trick or treat event - very fond memories of bumping into an undead nun on Wapping Lane near Hermitage Walk this time last year.
October 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Wapping Halloween Trail, Friday 31st October 4pm-7pm. Annual organised trick or treat event - very fond memories of bumping into an undead nun on Wapping Lane near Hermitage Walk this time last year.
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Day25: Graveside Ornament.
Not an ornament, exactly, but I don’t know what it is about little benches placed graveside. Big feelings when I see them.
Kensal Green cemetery, London, Uk.
#31daysofgraves
Not an ornament, exactly, but I don’t know what it is about little benches placed graveside. Big feelings when I see them.
Kensal Green cemetery, London, Uk.
#31daysofgraves
October 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Day25: Graveside Ornament.
Not an ornament, exactly, but I don’t know what it is about little benches placed graveside. Big feelings when I see them.
Kensal Green cemetery, London, Uk.
#31daysofgraves
Not an ornament, exactly, but I don’t know what it is about little benches placed graveside. Big feelings when I see them.
Kensal Green cemetery, London, Uk.
#31daysofgraves
FOHC 'Keep the Cemetery Alive' flyer and photo of angel monument taken in Cemetery on one of our turn of the century visits.
October 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
FOHC 'Keep the Cemetery Alive' flyer and photo of angel monument taken in Cemetery on one of our turn of the century visits.
Found some more #HighgateCemetery ephemera. These from late 90s/ early 00s. Maybe they still print them? The guide to Western Cemetery graves & mausoleums is well handy. Found its Eastern Cem companion too, if anyone wants it. #FOHC #FriendsofHighgateCemetery
October 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Found some more #HighgateCemetery ephemera. These from late 90s/ early 00s. Maybe they still print them? The guide to Western Cemetery graves & mausoleums is well handy. Found its Eastern Cem companion too, if anyone wants it. #FOHC #FriendsofHighgateCemetery
1/2 #HighgateCemeteryWest leaflet circa late 90s (are they still doing these?)
October 20, 2025 at 10:10 AM
1/2 #HighgateCemeteryWest leaflet circa late 90s (are they still doing these?)
#Booktoreadonahauntedbench. J. A. Brooks, 'Britain's Haunted Heritage,' 1990. Think his #Ghosts_of_London may be better known. This one is just as beautiful, with added benefit of mostly full colour photos & illos throughout.
October 19, 2025 at 7:39 PM
#Booktoreadonahauntedbench. J. A. Brooks, 'Britain's Haunted Heritage,' 1990. Think his #Ghosts_of_London may be better known. This one is just as beautiful, with added benefit of mostly full colour photos & illos throughout.
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“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
Current library loan, KR devotes maybe a third to growing up in Harrow/ attending St Gregs, Kenton/ St James, Burnt Oak. Mentions meeting the 'arra in the Wealdstone Wimpey Bar, drinking in Red Lion, Harrow Weald, etc. Guaranteed seeped in 2nd generation Irish Catholic guilt. #Dexys #Burn_it_down 🖤
October 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Current library loan, KR devotes maybe a third to growing up in Harrow/ attending St Gregs, Kenton/ St James, Burnt Oak. Mentions meeting the 'arra in the Wealdstone Wimpey Bar, drinking in Red Lion, Harrow Weald, etc. Guaranteed seeped in 2nd generation Irish Catholic guilt. #Dexys #Burn_it_down 🖤
#Facebook_demands ... "Confirm your identity with a video selfie:
To make sure you're a real person, we need you to record a video selfie. We'll ask you to move your head during the recording to help us capture your face at different angles".
To make sure you're a real person, we need you to record a video selfie. We'll ask you to move your head during the recording to help us capture your face at different angles".
October 13, 2025 at 12:30 PM
#Facebook_demands ... "Confirm your identity with a video selfie:
To make sure you're a real person, we need you to record a video selfie. We'll ask you to move your head during the recording to help us capture your face at different angles".
To make sure you're a real person, we need you to record a video selfie. We'll ask you to move your head during the recording to help us capture your face at different angles".
1/2 .. .Swallowing down sick, I registered with faceb**k yesterday simply to ask a question of author Margaret L Davies about her forthcoming 'Mary Shelley in Harrow.' I did, received gracious & helpful reply, posted a few local history related bits - & got suspended. They're demanding ...
October 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
1/2 .. .Swallowing down sick, I registered with faceb**k yesterday simply to ask a question of author Margaret L Davies about her forthcoming 'Mary Shelley in Harrow.' I did, received gracious & helpful reply, posted a few local history related bits - & got suspended. They're demanding ...
#books_to_read_on_a_haunted_bench_(that's_gone_missing). Harry Ludlam, '#Ghosts Among Us: Eye witness Accounts of True Hauntings' (#Janus 1994), inc. The Murderous Mother Superior, The #Highgate Shocker, The Head of Anne Griffith, A Night at Skull Cottage & news from the haunted 'Emmerdale' set.
October 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
#books_to_read_on_a_haunted_bench_(that's_gone_missing). Harry Ludlam, '#Ghosts Among Us: Eye witness Accounts of True Hauntings' (#Janus 1994), inc. The Murderous Mother Superior, The #Highgate Shocker, The Head of Anne Griffith, A Night at Skull Cottage & news from the haunted 'Emmerdale' set.
Today is the 73rd anniversary of the Harrow & Wealdstone tragedy which claimed the lives of 112 passengers and railway staff. Would love to see a statue of Abbie Sweetwine, 'the angel of platform six,' either on the High Street or maybe inside the station itself?
October 8, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Today is the 73rd anniversary of the Harrow & Wealdstone tragedy which claimed the lives of 112 passengers and railway staff. Would love to see a statue of Abbie Sweetwine, 'the angel of platform six,' either on the High Street or maybe inside the station itself?
As promised, 3 trademark dreadful photo's from tramp around Harrow on the Hill/ Old Redding/ Harrow Weald & Queensbury on Fri 3rd. Rain did its bit. Mass in prog in St Mary's, so didn't get to check out books. Beloved bench on Weald Lane corner still AWOL presumed RIP.
![The village green, Harrow, in rain. Kings Head pub sign depicting Herny VIII still present & correct which, sadly, can't be said of pub, which was lost around turn of the century. I consider stopping on bench for a drink a sacred duty. [see also 'The Case is Altered,' Old Redding].](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:34ethkl2apfyqbj5av7shfah/bafkreiaemfm7azq76bxomehd7grvl6fjr3hqvys45zn7xt3w7qnu2s5xji@jpeg)
![The Case is Altered, Old Redding, remains out of commission. I wanted a passable shot of the mural before the weather obliterates it completely, so mission semi-accomplished. As mentioned, it's become a personal ritual to stop on bench outside for drink. [see also the bench in the driveway to Grims Dyke hotel].](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:34ethkl2apfyqbj5av7shfah/bafkreidxwhtxyhil2lcnrbmvh5aisfmqzqydkomcnksfgmkheqgki6v23y@jpeg)
October 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
As promised, 3 trademark dreadful photo's from tramp around Harrow on the Hill/ Old Redding/ Harrow Weald & Queensbury on Fri 3rd. Rain did its bit. Mass in prog in St Mary's, so didn't get to check out books. Beloved bench on Weald Lane corner still AWOL presumed RIP.
Hoping to spend tomorrow making thorough nuisance of myself at St. Mary's churchyard, Grims Dyke, Harrow Weald, Honeypot Lane - probably nip in Primark while I'm at it. Weather forecast: rain all day = Ideal conditions. #hauntedbenchontour
October 2, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Hoping to spend tomorrow making thorough nuisance of myself at St. Mary's churchyard, Grims Dyke, Harrow Weald, Honeypot Lane - probably nip in Primark while I'm at it. Weather forecast: rain all day = Ideal conditions. #hauntedbenchontour
#HatchEnd station pre-WWI. Disembark here for the ghost of Dan the dancer, Percy the peacock, and practitioners of the "detestable art of #witchcraft." Keep off the rails. Beware of the kamikaze pheasant. #MysteriousMiddlesex #HauntedHarrow
September 26, 2025 at 12:31 PM
#HatchEnd station pre-WWI. Disembark here for the ghost of Dan the dancer, Percy the peacock, and practitioners of the "detestable art of #witchcraft." Keep off the rails. Beware of the kamikaze pheasant. #MysteriousMiddlesex #HauntedHarrow
Currently enjoying Mary Williams' 'Ghostly Company' from 1980, featuring haunted bus classic, 'No Ticket,' a Cornish Bluebeard variation ('Maddgens') and the atypically grim 'The Birds.' Cover painting surely among ionicus's finest. #bookstoreadonahauntedbench
September 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Currently enjoying Mary Williams' 'Ghostly Company' from 1980, featuring haunted bus classic, 'No Ticket,' a Cornish Bluebeard variation ('Maddgens') and the atypically grim 'The Birds.' Cover painting surely among ionicus's finest. #bookstoreadonahauntedbench