Ghost Stories

Black Country & Birmingham
Ghost Stories

A collection of eerie tales, haunted places and local legends from the Black Country and Birmingham, bringing together apparitions, unexplained happenings and stories rooted in the area’s history and landscape.

ISBN9781902674704
Pages80
FormatPaperback
RRP£4.99
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About the book

Haunted places and local stories

This compact Bradwell collection explores ghost stories associated with the Black Country and Birmingham. The book moves through houses, historic buildings, towns and landscapes, combining local history with supernatural tradition and reported encounters.

Short, location-based stories make it easy to dip into, whether you know the area well or are discovering its darker side for the first time.

  • Local places — stories tied to recognisable towns, buildings and landscapes.
  • Ghosts and legends — apparitions, strange happenings and long-told traditions.
  • Easy to browse — concise stories suited to reading at home or while exploring.

Inside the book

Introduction
Lady by the Light
No Self-Service at The Haunted Bookshop
The Old Inspector Calls Back For One Last Look
A New Home with Old Memories
Haden Hill House
Sharing a Flat
Tales of Three Staircases
Talking Point
Eleanor and the Monk
Brief Tales from the House of Oak
Feeling at Home
The Manor House
The Vigil
Never work with
Roll up! Roll up!
Who’s the Fairest
The Barman with an Understanding Ear
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