This list will be amended semi-regularly, as and when new investigations are undertaken and this website subsequently updated.
Please Note* Sites marked below as 'Previously Uninvestigated' indicate properties which had not previously been visited by paranormal researchers or research teams prior to W.M.G.C. involvement: i.e. sites which were, as far as we can ascertain, 'virgin territory' with regards to any prior investigative knowledge / practices.
Reflecting on the distinct lack of originality being shown in this field today, a considerable number of the buildings indicated below have - since initially being mentioned on the W.M.G.C. website - now also appeared on the web pages of other researcher associations......
*Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Letter outlining alleged activity at farm received by Ghost Club in Jan. 1997.
Reported Activity: Number of apparitions supposedly witnessed at site, including two separate figures in 17th Century garb, a gentleman in a stovepipe hat (in the ladies toilet) and a woman seen sweeping restaurant floor. Poltergeist-like activity reported. Movement of objects, uneasy feelings experienced and inexplicable sounds heard.
Investigation: The Ghost Club conducted 4 overnight vigils at Northycote between March and September 1997. A long awaited re-visit to the site took place on Friday the 13th of June 2008.
Site 2: The Olde White Rose Public House - Bilston *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Local press report concerning potential ghostly activity appeared in late Feb. 1998.
Reported Activity: Swarthy looking figure in period clothing witnessed by landlord in pub cellar one morning. (Solitary occurrence). Since our investigation, word of more alleged, ghostly incidents at the site have been reported, including the appearance of a female figure in the ladies toilet area.
Investigation: Joint vigil incorporating West Midlands Ghost Club and 'ParaSearch' members held at pub in March 1998.
Site 3: Belgrave Hall / The Talbot Hotel / St. Peters Churchyard - Belgrave - Leicestershire.
Introduction To Site: Members of the Ghost Club invited to Leicester in Oct. 2000 by B.B.C. Television.
Reported Activity: Ghost of a woman in Victorian dress allegedly haunts Belgrave Hall, while the figures of a man with a deformed face and a little boy have been seen at the Talbot. (The latter is also the site of poltergeist activity). In nearby St. Peters Churchyard, a woman has supposedly been witnessed walking 'through' grave stones…
Investigation: Members of the Ghost Club, Black Country Paranormal Society and ASSAP conducted vigils at all three sites on (Fri.) Oct. 13th 2000. The resulting documentary - 'Ghosts' - was broadcast on B.B.C. 2 - Jan. 18th 2001. (Pic Below).
Site 4: Three Tuns Public House - Sutton Coldfield.
Introduction To Site: Ghost Club files contain a number of reports related to the building dating back many years. Phone conversation with pub manager in Oct. 2000 secured permission for group to visit site.
Reported Activity: Local legend has it that the ghost of a Royalist drummer boy - murdered during Civil War period - haunts pub cellar. Reports of encounters with the ghost date back decades.
Investigation: Members of the Ghost Club and Black Country Paranormal Society conducted night time vigil at 3 Tuns on Oct 30th 2000. A further visit by W.M.G.C. members was conducted on Feb. 22nd 2008.
Site 5: The Court Oak Public House - Harbourne - Birmingham. *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Local press article concerning ghost appeared Feb 2001. Group subsequently obtained permission to visit site from manager, Lillian Campbell.
Reported Activity: Ghost of a woman dressed in black and white clothing said to haunt pub. Masculine figure in denim blue colour seen by Licensee on 2 occasions.
Poltergeist activity reported - sometimes destructive in nature. Inexplicable movement of object and stock (bottles of relatively expensive wine) found smashed on cellar floor periodically.
Investigation: Ghost Club carried out two overnight investigations at site: March - June 2001. During course of visits, some anomalous sound recordings were obtained.
Site 6: Brewery Stores Public House - Walsall.
Introduction To Site: ghostly incidents at pub mentioned in number press reports during early 1998. Phone conversation with Manager in Aug. 2001 secured permission to investigate building.
Reported Activity: During renovation of building in 97 - 98, workman reported seeing hooded figure materialising from a cellar wall. Poltergeist activity also witnessed. Latter mentioned also apparently continued after pub subsequently opened.
Investigation: Overnight vigils carried out in Sept. and Oct (Halloween) 2001.
Site 7: B-CASS Disabled Centre - Brownhills - Walsall. *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Letter sent to group by Centre members in Nov. 2001.
Reported Activity: Plethora of alleged happenings. Figure of blonde, fresh complexioned woman seen. Man witnessed standing at kitchen window. Voice of young boy heard calling 'Hello' from corner of building. Disembodied voices heard on number of occasions. Non existent car heard pulling onto Centre car park. Poltergeist - like activity includes movement of object, extreme temperature fluctuations and, occasionally, examples of physical attack.
Investigation: first overnight vigil held at centre in Jan 2002. One of the subsequent visits was held in the presence of Steve Bullen - 3rd yr. Media Student at Farnborough Coll. Of Tech. Hampshire, which Resulted in the production of 20 minute documentary: 'Ghosthunter'. Group members have conducted at least 6 other overnight investigations at the site.
Site 8: Livingstone Academy Of Dance - Wednesbury. *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Section of Carol Arnall's book 'Mysterious Occurrences' concerns activity at building. Phone conversation with Academy owners secured permission to visit.
Reported Activity: Troublesome poltergeist effect. Pictures regularly removed from walls and smashed. Door inexplicably locked trapping young dance students inside room. (Lock had to be broken off to free them as no key to area found). Sound of someone entering building regularly heard when no one is there. Cellar lights seen switched on from outside building when no one has access to that part of site.
Investigation: Group members visited site on two occasions in April 2002.
Site 9: Lilleshall Abbey - Shropshire (Above)
Introduction To Site: References to ghostly activity at Abbey date back at least 100 yrs. (Doyen of ghost hunters, the late Elliot O' Donnell, investigated the site during the 1930's)
Reported Activity: Sound of chanting monks, shrieking, and footsteps allegedly heard. Elderly monk seen in Abbey ruins.
Investigation: Group members visited site on a number of occasions. Official W. M. Ghost Club overnight investigation held April 2002.
Site 10: Starting Gate Public House - Walsall.
Introduction To Site: Considerable amount of information on building has resided in Club files for many years. Group invited to investigate following conversation with manager in mid-2002.
Reported Activity: Paranormal activity reported at pub from at least 1970's onward. Apparitions seen include: shimmering figure in cellar; girl in 60's clothing on 1st floor of building; woman with long black hair, wearing ball gown. Rampant poltergeist activity reported. Object movement / destruction; dramatic temperature changes; interaction with electrical appliances / sources, etc.
Investigation: Three overnight vigils held at site - June 2002, Feb. 2003, April 2003. Ghost Club presence at site resulted in considerable interest from press, with 9 separate articles printed, including a mention in 'The Sun' in July 2002.
Site 11: Council House - Bloxwich - Walsall. *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Phone call from resident in Feb. 2003.
Reported Activity: Poltergeist effect. Knocking / banging sounds. Movement of objects. Light phenomena.
Investigation: Two overnight vigils carried out by group members in March and April 2003. A Number of anomalous sounds were recorded during visits to site.
Site 12: Hednesford Rd. / Coombe House Ruins / Brownhills Common - Walsall *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: E-mail regarding Hednesford Road sent to group in late March 2003. Details concerning Coombe House and Brownhills Common sent in following subsequent press release.
Reported Activity: Hednesford Rd: Disproportionate, fast moving figure - said to exude 'evil' presence - witnessed by four friends in March 1999.
Coombe House Ruins: Man in 'top hat and tails' seen.
Brownhills Common: 'Tall, grey, shrouded figure' witnessed eight times over the space of a number of years.
Investigation: Visit to all three sites carried out on Fri. 20th June 2003.
Site 13: The Littleton Arms Public House - Walsall *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: E-mail sent in to group by Littleton regular Gillian Ponter in Mid-June 2003.
Reported Activity: Figure of an old woman allegedly seen in bar area. Numerous poltergeist-like effects reported.
Investigation: The W.M.G.C. conducted an overnight vigil on Sat. 20th Sept. 2003.
Site 14: Private Residence - West Bromwich Area. *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Initial 'word of mouth' reference, leading to invitation from house owner.
Reported Activity: Inexplicable footsteps; breathing sensations; Tall, shadowy form seen on numerous occasions; typical poltergeist effects.
Investigation: Overnight vigil carried out by group members on Oct. 3rd, 2003.
Site 15: The Wheatsheaf Public House - Walsall *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Initial 'word of mouth' reference, leading to invitation from pub managers.
Reported Activity: Sound of footsteps accompanied by banging doors heard during early hours. Jazz music heard from empty Function Room. Poltergeist-like effects, including: movement of objects and electrical interference. Figure of man in RAF uniform allegedly seen.....
Investigation: Members of the W.M. Ghost Club conducted overnight vigil on Oct. 25th 2003.
Site 16: The Alcatraz Rock Club - Willenhall *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: E-mail sent to group by club manager, Sandra Evans in Sept. 2003.
Reported Activity: Tall, dark, cloaked figure seen numerous times in bar area of building. Customer physically 'groped' by invisible assailant. Poltergeist type effects including: disturbance of electrical equipment; feelings of being physically 'touched' - one girl having had strands of hair lifted off her face while standing in the ladies toilet - and chairs moving of their own accord with people sitting on them….
Investigation: W.M.G.C. members conducted an overnight vigil at the site on Oct. 31st 2003.
Site 17: Whitefriars - Coventry City (Above)
*Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction to site: Group asked to monitor investigation as part of a charity event.
Reported Activity: Said to be haunted by the ghost of Lady Hale. When the site was a workhouse during the 19th / early 20th Cent, inmates reportedly saw a woman - with long hair and a sad, anxious expression - walking the Main Hall on numerous occasions.
Investigation: W.M.G.C. members spent night at the site on Dec. 5th 2003.
Site 18: Telford Steam Railway - Horsehay - Shropshire
Introduction To Site: W.M.G.C. aware of activity at site for a number of years.
Reported Activity: Footsteps and a shadowy, male figure have been experienced in the Loco Shed. Young, male figure dressed as engine driver or fireman seen. Phantom fire witnessed on outside of building.
Investigation: W.M.G.C. visited site on Feb. 8th 2004.
Site 19: The Manor House Restaurant - West Bromwich
Introduction To Site: 'Cold Call' by investigator Frazer Smith
Reported Activity: Plethora of paranormal happenings dating back to when site was still a private dwelling. Apparitions: man with beard / man in black hat and coat / elderly woman and young girl. Poltergeist-like activity reported.
Investigation: Site first visited by the W.M.G.C. on 30th May 2004 and, subsequently, on at least 16 other occasions.
Site 20: The Moat House - Tamworth - South Staffordshire
Introduction To Site: Investigation arranged by group member, Steve Chew.
Reported Activity: Plethora of alleged ghostly happenings. Apparitions: 'grey lady' / a man in a smoking jacket carrying a cigar and brandy glass / an old woman in a rocking chair / woman in Victorian costume seen in library window / 'Horrific face' also seen in kitchen window. Numerous instances of poltergeist-like activity also reported.
Investigation: Site visited on July 19th 2004.
Site 21: Smith Forge* And Cottage - The Midlands. (Above)
*Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Visit arranged by Steve Chew
Reported Activity: Footsteps heard / Poltergeist activity (movement of objects, etc) / Apparition of old woman seen / Cold spots / Numerous audio and visual activity.
Investigation: Site visited August 20th 2004
Site 22: The Green Dragon - Walsall (Below)
*Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Intro. made by Claire Dollman of Walsall Museum.
Reported Activity: General poltergeist activity, including: footsteps; voices and apparitions of male and female figures.
Investigation: Site visited October 2nd 2004 and Sept. 2005.
Site 23: The Kings Arms - Harborne - Birmingham
Introduction To Site: Ref. from member of public.
Reported Activity: Plethora of poltergeist-like effects reported, incl. the movement of objects / physical assault / Shadowy figures seen / disembodied laughter heard, etc.
Investigation: Site visited on October the 15th 2004.
Sites 24 / 25 / 26: 'The Wolverhampton Ghost Hunt'.
Introduction To Sites / Investigation: W.M.G.C. members were invited to conduct investigations at three separate sites on Oct. 31st as part of a 'Live Ghost Hunt' organised via the Mander Centre and Wolf FM Radio.
24. The Atlantis Nightclub. *Previously Uninvestigated*
Reported Activity: Glasses shattering / Shadowy figures seen / Sound of Laughter and singing heard in the cellar.
25. The Giffard Arms.
Reported Activity: Allegedly haunted by ghost of former landlord and local prostitute. Mild poltergeist-type activity reported.
26. The Civic Hall. (Below)
*Previously Uninvestigated*
Reported Activity: Figure of a man in a suit and shadowy figures seen / footsteps heard / staff members physically touched, etc.
*Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To site: Via group member Steve Chew.
Reported Activity: Poltergeist-like activity, including: movement of objects / inexplicable sounds and voices heard / Shadowy figures seen on a number of occasions.
Investigation: Site visited December 17th 2004
Site 28: Star and Garter Public House - Burton On Trent - Staffordshire. *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To site: W.M.G.C. members were asked to investigate the site on behalf of Chris Campbell Brown of the Burton Ghost Walk.
Reported Activity: Poltergeist-like events, including movement / breaking of objects. Inexplicable sounds. Numerous apparitions, including: an indistinct figure; a gypsy woman and an elderly man.
Investigation: Site visited on March 11th 2005.
Site 29 and 30: Investigations in Baginton Village - Coventry
Site 29: The Lunt Roman Fort. (Above) *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Group invited by Museum Staff.
Reported Activity: Footsteps heard and a ghostly shadow seen walking through building.
Investigation: Site visited on April 9th 2005.
Site 30: The Churchyard of St. John The Baptist. *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Info. on site housed in group files for a number of years.
Reported Activity: Allegedly haunted by ghostly Grey Lady.
Investigation: Visited April 9th 2005.
Site 31: The Old Windmill - Gentleshaw - South Staffordshire
Introduction To Site: References from the 'South Staffordshire Ghost Club' and the 'Paranormal Awakening' research group.
Reported Activity: Allegedly haunted by the ghosts of two children.
Investigation: W.M.G.C. Site visit on May 20th 2005.
Site 32 and 33: Gentleshaw - South Staffordshire
Introduction To Site / Investigation: W.M.G.C. members attended investigations as guests of The South Staffordshire Ghost Club. Investigation took place on June 19th 2005.
32: The Olde Windmill Public House
Reported Activity: Very minor poltergeist-like effect.
33: The Park Gate Public House
Reported Activity: Both poltergeist and apparitional content.
Site 34: The Brewhouse Theatre - Burton On Trent - Staffordshire *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Visit made on behalf of Chris Campbell-Brown of 'The Burton Ghost Walk'.
Reported Activity: Plethora of possible paranormal activity - including sounds of doors opening / closing; furniture being moved in empty rooms; lights switched on of own accord; shadowy 'grey' figure seen; figure of old man seen, etc.
Investigation: Site visited July 31st 2005.
Site 35: The Euphoria Night Club - Bromsgrove - Worcestershire *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Group contacted by Club Manager, James Hyde and invited to investigate.
Reported Activity: Host of alleged happenings, including the figure of a ghostly young woman being seen; figure of man in black; doors heard banging; glasses heard breaking; objects moved, etc.
Investigation: Site visited August 23rd 2005.
Site 36: Woodchester Mansion - Stroud - Gloucestershire (Above)
Introduction To Site: Event organised by Melton Paranormal Group. (W.M.G.C. involvement by invite on Black Country Paranormal Society).
Reported Activity: Host of alleged happenings, currently making Woodchester one of the most famous haunted buildings in England.
Investigation: Site visited October 14th 2005.
Site 37: Unnamed Mansion - The Midlands.
Introduction To Site: Event organised by South Staffordshire Ghost Club.
Reported Activity: Details withheld on request.
Investigation: Site visited November 20th 2005.
Site 37a - Unnamed Mansion - Stable Block.
Introduction To Site: Event organised by S.S.G.C.
Reported Activity: Details witheld.
Investigation: Site visited on Jan. 20th 2006.
Site 38: St Mary's Guildhall - Coventry - West Midlands.
Introduction To Site: Charity Event organised by West Midlands Ghost Club.
Reported Activity: Plethora of alleged activity - including: black, shadowy figures being seen, light activity reported, movement of objects, etc.
Investigation: Site visited November 25th 2005.
Site 39: The Tudor House Inn - Warwick - Warwks. (Below) *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Initially visited by group members during Summer 2005.
Reported Activity: Allegedly haunted by female ghost called Jennifer. Poltergeist-like activity reported, along with 'uneasy' feelings in certain rooms and corridors.
Investigation: Group filmed at site by I.T.V. crew on December the 11th 2006, for inclusion in an episode of 'Central-Extra' documentary series.
Site 40: The Bull And Spectacles Public House - Blithbury - Staffs. *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Visit organised by W.M.G.C. member Steve Chew.
Reported Activity: Site allegedly haunted by 3 separate ghosts.
Investigation: Site visited - February the 17th 2006.
Site 41: The Manor Arms - Rushall - Walsall.
Introduction To Site: Visit arranged by W.M.G.C. member, Frazer Smith.
Reported Activity: Apparitions of woman in white seen / Dark male figure seen in downstairs passageway / Ghosts of two children said to haunt site / Some poltergeist-like activity reported.
Investigation: Site visited on March 4th 2006.
Site 42: The Constitutional Club - Burton On Trent - Staffs.
Introduction To Site: Visit arranged by Chris Campbell-Brown of the Burton Ghost Walk.
Reported Activity: Numerous Apparitions reported, along with considerable amount of poltergeist activity.
Investigation: Site visited on April 8th 2006.
Site 43: Edwards No. 8 Rock Club - Birmingham City Centre. *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Visit arranged by W.M.G.C. member, Frazer Smith.
Reported Activity: Site allegedly haunted by the ghost of a nurse. Poltergeist activity experienced.
Investigation: Site visited on May 1st 2006.
Site 44: Richards Mansion House - The Midlands. *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Visit arranged by W.M.G.C.'s Steve Chew and Frazer Smith.
Reported Activity: Male and female apparitions in 'Period Costume' reported. Nearby graveyard allegedly haunted by male apparition.
Investigation: Site first visited on May 24th 2006 and on two other, subsequent occasions.
Site 45: St. Giles Church - Willenhall.
Introduction To Site: Visit arranged by Frazer Smith following newspaper report on alleged Church haunting.
Reported Activity: Numerous happenings: Variety of apparitions reported / movement of objects / inexplicable sounds reported / peculiar feelings and presences, etc.
Investigation: Site visited on June 30th and July 15th 2006.
Site 46: Restaurant - The Midlands. *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Visit arranged by Frazer Smith.
Reported Activity: Poltergeist-like effects, including sounds of movement in empty areas; objects moved / inexplicably broken; figure of woman allegedly seen on one occasion, etc.
Investigation: Site visited on August 28th 2006.
Site 47: Madeley Court Hotel - Shropshire.
Introduction To Site: Group members were asked to coordinate an investigation of the property by a Beacon Radio crew.
Reported Activity: Poltergeist-like effects / Ghostly monk seen / ghostly little girl witnessed / male figure seen. Sounds of children playing heard.
Investigation: Site visited on October 29th 2006.
Site 48: Galleries Of Justice - Nottingham. (Below)
Introduction To Site: Event organised and coordinated by the W.M.G.C.'s Kevin Wallace.
Reported Activity: Alleged plethora of happenings, including Poltergeist activity / numerous apparitions, etc.
Investigation: Site visited on January 26th 2007.
Site 49: Confidential Investigation - The Midlands. *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Visits organised by Nick Duffy (W.M.G.C.)
Reported Activity: Sightings of apparitions in 'period costume', poltergeist activity.
Investigation: Site visited on 22nd of December (2006), January the 19th and February the 2nd.
Site 50: Commercial Premises - The Midlands. *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: E-mail sent in to Steve Chew (W.M.G.C.) by member of the public.
Reported Activity: Exceptionally virulent poltergeist effect, dating back at least two years.
Investigation: Site visited numerous times by W.M.G.C. representatives, but officially investigated February the 23rd 2007.
Site 51: Maws Craft Centre - Ironbridge - Shropshire.
Introduction To Site: Visit arranged by Nick Duffy
Reported Activity: Poltergeist activity / sightings of period figures and other incidents.
Investigation: Site visited on March 2nd 2007.
Site 52: Chicago Rock Cafe - Walsall - West Midlands. *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Visit organised by Walsall Advertiser reporter, Craig Winyard.
Reported Activity: Poltergeist-like activity.
Investigation: Site visited on March 19th 2007.
Site 53: White Hart Public House - Tile Cross - Birmingham. *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Investigation arranged by Steve Chew (W.M.G.C.)
Reported Activity: Poltergeist activity / sightings of figures in period dress / footsteps and numerous other happenings.
Investigation: Site visited on March 24th 2007.
Site 54: Colin Grazier Hotel - Tamworth - Staffs. *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Visit arranged by Steve Chew.
Reported Activity: Numerous happenings, including poltergeist-like effects, inexplicable figures seen, etc.
Investigation: Site visited on April 6th 2007.
Site 55: Former Government Related Property - The Midlands. *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Investigation / visits organised by Frazer Smith.
Reported Activity: Poltergeist activity reported / inexplicable figures and mist witnessed.
Investigation: Site visited on April 21st 2007.
Site 56: The Glynne Arms Public House - Himley - South Staffs
Introduction To Site: Investigation / visits organised by Dean Steadman
Reported Activity: Numerous ghosts allegedly associated with property - including that of a Soldier, a murdered servant, a young girl and others.
Investigation: Site visited on 14th July 2007.
Site 57: Cannock Chase - South Staffordshire.
Introduction To Site: Numerous references to peculiar happenings, stretching over a period of many years. This visit was a collaboration between West Midlands Ghost Club, Black Country Paranormal Society, South Staffs Ghost Club and independent parties.
At the time of writing (July 2008) the W.M.G.C. have recently been contacted by Fortean scholar / authority, the Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe for information on this perplexing area.
Reported Activity: Variety of incidents reported over many years, including UFO activity, alien big Cat sightings, Bigfoot sightings, Werewolf sightings and many instances of ghostly encounters.
Investigation: Site visited on September the 1st 2007.
Site 58: The Garrick Theatre - Lichfield. *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Investigation organised by Steve Chew, following media reports concerning activity at the site.
Reported Activity: Varied activity, including: inexplicable 'winds' felt inside the premises / Feelings of being physically 'pushed' by unseen presence on stairs / sound of 'high heeled' shoes heard on stairs in area at side of stage / poltergeist activity in theatre bar area / fleeting glimpses of figures in certain parts of the building.
Investigation: Site visited on September the 14th 2007.
Site 59: The Royal Air Force Association Flarepath Club - Tamworth *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Investigation organised by Steve Chew, following a recent Tamworth Herald article outlining happenings at the site.
Reported Activity: Woman in a long white night dress seen / former employee seen / tobacco smoke, perfume and 'custard' smelled / bottles smashed of own accord / doors open by themselves / The sound of change in till heard / noise of a man 'coughing' in the downstairs toilet.
Investigation: Site visited on October the 12th 2007.
Site 60: Warwick Castle - Warwickshire (Above)
Introduction To Site: Investigation organised by Steve Chew in collaboration with Danny Kelly of BBC Radio WM. The W.M.G.C. are the first independent group to be allowed to conduct an investigation at the Castle.
Reported Activity: Alleged ghostly activity at Warwick Castle includes the haunting of the Fulke Greville Tower (knocking sounds on panelling in certain rooms, etc); the legendary ghost of 'witch', Moll Bloxham who appears in the form of a gigantic, black hound and, in the Japanese Corridor, the sound of footsteps which have supposedly manifested for over a century.
Investigation: Site visited on October the 20th 2007.
Site 61: Bosworth Battlefield - Sutton Cheney - Leicestershire
Introduction To Site: Site researched and visit organised by John Conway.
Reported Activity: The area surrounding Bosworth Battlefield is allegedly haunted by a phantom horseman and a headless foot soldier.
Investigation: Site visited on October the 26th 2007.
Site 62: Rushall - Walsall *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Original reference from local historian, Diane Wilkes.
Reported Activity: Reports of a the figure of a 'Grey Lady' have been reported around the Rushall and East Ryecroft area since at least the beginning of the 1960's.
Investigation: Site visited on October the 31st 2007.
Site 63: Madam Clarkes Coffee House - Wolverhampton *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Private reference given to WMGC member John Conway.
Reported Activity: movement of objects / noises - including the sound of children 'giggling', objects breaking, loud bangs, footsteps, muffled speech and names of staff members being called out / a 'Grey Lady' and other figures seen around the property / feelings of being watched / staff member had 'bottom pinched'.
Investigation: Site visited on November the 3rd 2007.
Site 64: Unnamed Ecclesiastical Site - Staffordshire *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Initial reference taken from publication and later private reference.
Reported Activity: Monk like figure seen around the property concerned and also on common ground situated nearby.
Investigation: Site visited on November the 16th 2007.
Site 65: Sandwell Council Training Centre - Oldbury *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Contact established by group member John Conway
Reported Activity: Woman In grey seen; little girl seen; figures of two men in cow-gowns seen; peculiar experiences, including poltergeist activity.
Investigation: Site visited on January the 18th 2008.
Site 66: Alcester Town Hall - Alcester - Warwickshire *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Contact established by group member John Conway
Reported Activity: Allegedly haunted by the ghost of Sir Fulke-Greville; the apparition of a grey lady allegedly seen; small girl heard crying in upstairs room; footsteps heard and peculiar mist seen.
Investigation: Site visited on February the 16th 2008.
Site 67: Unnamed 'Hall' Investigation - The Midlands *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Contact established by John Conway
Reported Activity: Figure of Monk seen on main staircase. Poltergeist-like effects reported.
Investigation: Site visited on March 7th 2008.
Site 68: Unnamed School - The Midlands *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Contact established by Steve Chew
Reported Activity: Poltergeist-like effects, including the opening of doors and windows, noises and feelings of being touched.
Investigation: Site visited on March 28th 2008.
Site 69: Swanswell Gate Medieval Tower - Coventry City Centre (Above) *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Contact established by Steve Chew
Reported Activity: Poltergeist-like effects.
Investigation: Site visited on April 12th 2008.
Site 70: Rowfers Shop - Wolverhampton *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Contact established by John Conway
Reported Activity: poltergeist-type effects / movement of objects / smells / figure of young girl and man seen by staff members.
Investigation: Site visited on April 19th 2008.
Site 71: The Great Hall - Birmingham University - Edgbaston (Above) *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Contact established by Julia Whiston
Reported Activity: Figures of men carrying stretcher seen walking through Great Hall. Eerie feelings reported.
Investigation: Site visited on May 2nd 2008.
Site 72: Kings House - Wolverhampton *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Contact established by John Conway
Reported Activity: Figure of small nun, carrying a lamp, seen in building.
Investigation: Site visited on May 16th 2008.
Site 73: Unnamed Judicial Building - The Midlands Area
*Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Contact established by John Conway
Reported Activity: Figures of children seen and poltergeist activity reported, etc.
Investigation: Site visited on July 4th 2008.
Site 74: Alton Towers - Staffordshire
Introduction To Site: Invited by Laura Crane Trust.
Reported Activity: Numerous ghosts associated with both Towers building and surrounding area.
Investigation: August 24th 2008.
Site 75: Dudley Canal Tunnels - Dudley
Introduction To Site: Investigation arranged by John Conway
Reported Activity: Apparitions of Children and other figures in period costume seen. Poltergeist-like activity reported.
Investigation: September 5th 2008
Site 76: Shropshire Village *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Area known to WMGC members for many years.
Reported Activity: Area around village allegedly haunted by legendary, Grey Lady ghost.
Investigation: September the 13th 2008
Site 77: Unnamed Riding Stables - Warwickshire
Introduction To Site: Details of haunting sent in e-mail to WMGC.
Reported Activity: Poltergeist activity reported around complex. Apparitions of farmer-type figure seen in stables yard.
Investigation: September the 26th 2008
Site 78: Sutton Park Area *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Numerous references. Site well known to WMGC for many years.
Reported Activity: Phantom horsemen near Rowtons Well site; ghostly grey lady witnessed; man in period costume near Blackroot Pool, etc.
Investigation: October 11th 2008
Site 79: Tamworth Assembly Rooms - South Staffordshire *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction to Site: Investigation arranged by John Conway
Reported Activity: Poltergeist effects, apparition of woman seen, along with figure of old man.
Investigation: October 31st 2008
Site 80. Unnamed Hall / Hotel - The Midlands
*Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction to Site: Investigation arranged by John Conway
Reported Activity: Poltergeist effects; sound of children; apparitions of children, a woman in white and other figures.
Investigation: 15th of November 2008 and February 20th 2009
Site 81. Midlands Battlefield
Introduction to Site: Visit organised by John Conway
Reported Activity: Numerous peculiar events, strange feelings, etc.
Investigation: 20th December 2008
Site 82. Prince Rupert Hotel - Shrewsbury - Shropshire (Above)
*Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction to Site: Investigation organised by John Conway
Reported Activity: Haunted by two suicide victims; poltergeist-like activity; ghosts of young boy, wee-willy-winky type figure, serving maid, etc.
Investigation: January 9th 2009
Site 83. Financial Company - Birmingham City Centre
*Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction to Site: W.M.G.C. contacted by company manager and asked to investigate site.
Reported Activity: Poltergeist-like activity; sighting of a young man in basement level of building; sound of footsteps / music / voices heard; shadowy figure seen in reception area of property, etc.
Investigation: May 1st 2009
Site 84. Hotel - The Midlands.
*Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction to Site: Investigation organised by Debbie Green and Marianne Barker. Reported Activity: Figures of a little girl and an afro-carribbean male seen. Poltergeist activity, including the movement of objects; objects seen flying through walls, etc.
Investigation: May 15th 2009
Site 85. Shrewsbury Library - Shrewsbury - Shropshire. (Below)
*Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Investigation organised by John Conway.
Reported Activity: Figures of a woman, little boy and an old man witnessed. Audible phenomenon and poltergeist activity reported.
Investigation: June 26th and September 12th 2009.
Site 86. Jabez Cliff Leather Factory - Walsall
Introduction To Site: Group members aware of alleged haunting since 2004. Investigation organised recently.
Reported Activity: Numerous figures seen. Poltergeist activity reported. Electrical equipment affected unduly, etc.
Investigation: October 23rd 2009
Site 87. Astley Book Farm - Astley - Warwickshire *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Investigation arranged by John Conway.
Reported Activity: Allegedly haunted by three ghosts.
Investigation: Halloween - October 31st 2009
Site 88. The Dixie Arms Hotel - Market Bosworth - Leicestershire *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Investigation arranged by Marianne Barker and Deborah Green.
Reported Activity: Poltergeist-like activity; uneasy feelings and fleeting figures seen.
Investigation: Halloween - November the 6th 2009
Site 89. Pendrell Hall - Codsall Wood - Wolverhampton (Below) *Previously Uninvestigated*
Introduction To Site: Investigation arranged by John Conway
Reported Activity: Poltergeist activity; Apparitions of a couple in period dress, young boy and maid seen.
Investigation: Halloween - November the 13th 2009
Site 90. The Withit Witch Knitting Centre - Halesowen
Introduction To Site: WMGC contacted by owners of site and asked to investigate premises.
Reported Activity: some poltergeist activity; cigarette smoke detected; footsteps in empty rooms, etc.
Investigation: Halloween - December the 4th 2009
Site 91. The Express and Star Building - Wolverhampton *Previously Uninvestigated* (By a paranormal related association).
Introduction To Site: Investigation arranged by John Conway.
Reported Activity: Ghost of a young girl called Alice allegedly haunts site. Apparitions seen and mild poltergeist activity reported.
Investigation: Halloween - January the 4th 2010