In our local Town centre stands the remains of an old Abbey part of it the ruined Gate house still stands today with a gruesome tale of murder most foul!
Known locally as Betsy Grimbal's Tower and the tale behind it tells of a nun called Betsy Grimbal who was Murdered most foully by a jealous Monk a nasty piece of work by all accounts her ghost is seen wondering about the tower and the Bedford hotel which stands just opposite the gate house and on the site where the Abbey stood,it has been claimed that in the early hours you can hear her dresses rustling and an eerie feeling in the reception area of the hotel,legend tells of her appearing just before a major disaster in Britain one such case cited was Aberfan!
Spooky!
Another version of the tale was this was the abbots lodgings and west gate house was rebuilt in the 15th century in the arch way you can see a sarcophagus which was unearthed in the 18th century when the cloisters and chapter house was demolished the ghost story is that an 18th century girl was lured to the tower by a sailor who then murdered her in the tower where she is seen today Hunting the remains of the old building.Either tale is kind of spooky!
Look out for the next Spooky tale of lady Howard's nightly ghostly Journey!
Here is a video to get you in the mood for Halloween!
Known locally as Betsy Grimbal's Tower and the tale behind it tells of a nun called Betsy Grimbal who was Murdered most foully by a jealous Monk a nasty piece of work by all accounts her ghost is seen wondering about the tower and the Bedford hotel which stands just opposite the gate house and on the site where the Abbey stood,it has been claimed that in the early hours you can hear her dresses rustling and an eerie feeling in the reception area of the hotel,legend tells of her appearing just before a major disaster in Britain one such case cited was Aberfan!
Another version of the tale was this was the abbots lodgings and west gate house was rebuilt in the 15th century in the arch way you can see a sarcophagus which was unearthed in the 18th century when the cloisters and chapter house was demolished the ghost story is that an 18th century girl was lured to the tower by a sailor who then murdered her in the tower where she is seen today Hunting the remains of the old building.Either tale is kind of spooky!
Look out for the next Spooky tale of lady Howard's nightly ghostly Journey!
Here is a video to get you in the mood for Halloween!
Wow mum wants to visit there ;-)
ReplyDeleteHehehe a lot of people do,xx Speedy
DeleteSpooky Speedy....I have never seen a ghost but I do see dead squirrels...LOL. Have a fabulous Friday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
Hehehe neither have I,xx Speedy
DeleteThat is a spooky story Speedy!!! Can't wait to hear more stories like this one!! Oh yeah do you know that Mollie & Alfie (along with Misaki) are hosting a Halloween party? You should totally check it out on their page! Lots of hugs, Francesca
ReplyDeleteHehehe thanks Francesca,oh yes I'm taking Maddy to the ball,xx SPeedy
DeleteSpeedy the Spooker! You're definitely getting me in the Halloween spirit!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Jules of Canines & Couture
Hehehe,than's the plan,xx Speedy
DeleteSpeedy ain't afraid of nothin'!
ReplyDeleteSuddenly, I am learning more about the UK. Brandi, Speedy is of course very brave, but he is going to have to snuggle with his AJ while she cowers in a magic closet.
DeleteHehehe what's to be afraid of!And of course I'll give you a snuggle Auntie Jane but there is nothing to be afriad of when your with me,xx Speedy
DeleteRight you are, Speedy! Right you are!
DeleteYikes! Those are some pretty spooky stories... We have a bridge not far from my house where ghost children are supposed to push you across a completely level bridge. I've been there before and it totally happened!
ReplyDeleteOooh Spooky!xx Speedy
DeleteMommy is a wimp when it comes to spooky stories so she kinda skimmed through your post when she got a whiff that it was about something eerie. Haha. She said she'll stick to just pumpkins and candies for Halloween. :)
ReplyDeleteHehehe never mind we can be brave for her,xx Speedy
DeleteSounds very creepy and is definitely someplace we would stay away from. Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
ReplyDeleteHehehe sillies there is nothing to be afraid of,xx Speedy
DeleteHoo Cat we are not skeered
ReplyDeleteWHAT WAS THAT NOISE
Boo!hehehe sorry Timmyxx Speedy
DeleteThat sounds spooky Speedy.
ReplyDeleteSue B
Hehehe maybe a little,xx Speedy
DeleteThat is spooky cool Speedy!
ReplyDeleteHehehe that's what I thought,xx Speedy
DeleteSpooky!! We love it
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
hehehe me too,xx Speedy
DeleteI'm hiding until it's over. (Just slide the Snickers under the closet door.)
ReplyDeleteHehehe silly RG,Theres nothing to be scared of,xx Speedy
DeleteActually, Speedy, RG does have something to be afraid of. But only if a certain Cheeky Boy will help me make off with ALL his Snickers. I bet you are going to tell me that even a pirate bunny wouldn't use his magic closets to plunder Halloween candy? I sure would like to be eating Snickers while you keep me safe from scary stuff. I am not a great cook like your Mum is. No crumble (etc.) here. I need those candy bars.
DeleteHehehe you are Cheeky Auntie Jane and you would make a fine pirate too!xx Speedy
DeleteI think I skip Halloween.... Pawkisses for a Happy Weekend :)
ReplyDeleteHehehe why its fun!xx Speedy
DeleteOh we love ghost stories, thanks for sharing. Maybe we can get the Mom to share some.
ReplyDeleteOh that would be so cool!xx SPeedy
DeleteOoooooooooo! SIR SPOOKY! How are you my captain, my captain? Here in our city, we are going to what's called, THE HOPPY HOUR HALLOWEEN BALL where all the rabbits in the city come with costumes! YES! We have been to a few Hoppy Hour gatherings once a month at the humaine society and it is so fun to see all the bunnies socialize. This event ought to be fun and SPOOKY! teehehehehe
ReplyDeleteOoooooh that does sound fun,we don't have hoppy hour here!xx Speedy
DeleteI'm a little spooked! Me-Ommmmmm
ReplyDeletep.s. Ku says woooooooooobooooooooo! :-)
Hehehe tell Ku WooooooBoooooo too,Don't be spooked Zoe,xx Speedy
DeleteTavistock is one of mum's most favourite places! She especially loved the pannier (sp) market. Long time since she's visited there. What a spooky tale!!!
ReplyDeleteSmall world isn't it Austin,xx Speedy
DeleteYow DAT iz spooky story...Mum sayz she wuud lub to bizit dat place n talk to da spirit of da Betsy lady!! ;)
ReplyDeleteme iz *in da mood* now Speedy.
Lub Nylablue n Sherriellen too
Hehehe,that would be cool to find out what really happened,xx Speedy
DeleteIt's that time of the year. Love spooky stories, but i don't like ghosts.
ReplyDeletehehehe,xx Spooky Speedy
DeleteOooooo spooky indeed! It's also quite beautiful to look at though.
ReplyDeleteYes it is,xx Speedy and Rachel
DeleteWe are definitely in the mood now. Sppppppooooooky!
ReplyDeleteHehehe,xx Speedy
DeleteLOVES IT!!! OMD, Ma LOVES all things spooky!!! Now she wants to visit and spend the night!!! Yeah, she's a weirdo.....
ReplyDeleteKisses,
Ruby ♥
hehehe Humans eh Ruby!xx Speedy
DeleteEeep! Not sure I'd like to stay there, I don't know how well I can defend myself against a ghost! Something tells me nibbling won't work...
ReplyDeleteCocoa
hehe maybe not hiding might be better,xx Speedy
DeleteOooh, creepy, Speedy!
ReplyDeletehehehe yep it sure is,xx Speedy
DeleteEeek Speedy that was spooky! Halloween is coming!
ReplyDeleteHehehe my plan is working!xx Speedy
DeleteNOT a place to go for Silfa, hey, Speedy?
ReplyDeletehehehe no not really,xx SPeedy
DeleteOh gosh, I would love to be able to visit there for Halloween and stop by and visit Speedy and his mom too.
ReplyDeleteAwww the would be Awesome Christina!xx Speedy and Rachel
DeleteHay Speedy, you never popped up in our box, we just popped by to see if you were up to anything on the off chance.. Glad we did. Now I'm scared to deaff..bawahwhahhwa xxooxx
ReplyDeleteMollie and Alfie
Hehehehe you're to easy Mollie,xx Speedy
DeleteOOH that is very creepy backstory! Thanks for letting meknow about this SPPOOKKYY place!
ReplyDeleteGot to be Spooky at this time of year!xx Speedy
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