Haunted Bench Project
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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. 💀
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.
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
Perhas my favourite of the illustrations. A charming photo of the Haining's daughter, Gemma, with the "family scarecrows."
October 24, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Perhas my favourite of the illustrations. A charming photo of the Haining's daughter, Gemma, with the "family scarecrows."
The much-missed #Peter_Haining; a man with a book for every occasion. 'The Scarecrow: Fact and Fable' (Robert Hale, 1988)
October 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The much-missed #Peter_Haining; a man with a book for every occasion. 'The Scarecrow: Fact and Fable' (Robert Hale, 1988)
Here's a cover scan (couldn't get anything to upload yesterday so testing I got everything fixed)
October 21, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Here's a cover scan (couldn't get anything to upload yesterday so testing I got everything fixed)
Ah, different [really horrible] platform, but can you tell me if is this is also a scam? Got it last week - I'd only been on there a few hours!
October 20, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Ah, different [really horrible] platform, but can you tell me if is this is also a scam? Got it last week - I'd only been on there a few hours!
... here's the rest.
October 20, 2025 at 10:12 AM
... here's the rest.
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?)
... and once you've read it, continue with this (took me all of a day to burn through it). 🖤
October 20, 2025 at 9:41 AM
... and once you've read it, continue with this (took me all of a day to burn through it). 🖤
#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.
It's a similar story with St. George in the East churchyard in Cable Street. After WWII the surviving slabs were either lined against a wall or taken down into the crypt. Here's a personal favourite for obvious reasons.
October 18, 2025 at 6:56 AM
It's a similar story with St. George in the East churchyard in Cable Street. After WWII the surviving slabs were either lined against a wall or taken down into the crypt. Here's a personal favourite for obvious reasons.
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".
#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.
From those I've seen, would say British crime mags from same period shared the same aesthetic. I'm guessing you're familiar with Eric Godtland & Dian Hanson's 'True Crime Detective Magazines' (Taschem, 2013), but if not, right up your street.
October 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
From those I've seen, would say British crime mags from same period shared the same aesthetic. I'm guessing you're familiar with Eric Godtland & Dian Hanson's 'True Crime Detective Magazines' (Taschem, 2013), but if not, right up your street.
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?
Mine was a modern edition of Richard Matheson's 'Hell House' for £2 from Spitalfields Crypt Charity Shop (Watney Market chapter). Happy reading!
October 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Mine was a modern edition of Richard Matheson's 'Hell House' for £2 from Spitalfields Crypt Charity Shop (Watney Market chapter). Happy reading!
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