Get ready to step into the past and experience the hair-raising history of these ghostly sightings.

Let me spook you out with the tales of reported hauntings from the buildings I've visited.

But hold on to your drinks, folks!

More bone-chilling stories are yet to come, and will be added shortly.

Haunted locations

Plymouth is a city rich in history, dating back to the Bronze Age, and it's no surprise that such a city would have its fair share of ghosts and hauntings. There are many locations in the city with eerie tales to tell and those will be added as soon as I visit them.

Even walking down some of the narrow cobblestoned streets, such as White Lane and New Street, can make you feel as though you're stepping back in time, with their old buildings and hidden alleyways. And who knows what secrets those alleys may hold, or what ghosts may still linger there?

Whether you're a believer in the supernatural or not, it's hard not to be intrigued by the stories of ghostly behaviour, from levitating objects to unexplained screams and apparitions. It adds a certain element of mystery and intrigue to the city, making it even more fascinating to explore and discover its hidden gems.

Minerva Inn

Numerous paranormal incidents have been reported at this location, including a spoon that seemed to defy gravity and levitate off a table, with no visible force responsible. There have also been multiple instances of the bar gas being inexplicably turned off in the cellar, leaving patrons in the dark.

To top it all off, there were even reports of a jukebox playing music long after it had been switched off.

Ghostly Prostitutes

Throughout the Inn's history, prostitutes were frequently seen catering to sailors who came to shore and were looking to have a good time. It has been reported that prostitutes have appeared under the dart board where the original entrance would have been, and sitting at a table.

The screaming man

On the first floor of the Inn, a ghostly image of a man only known as Henry has been seen in recent years. Several employees and patrons were shocked when he suddenly appeared and walked around the bar. In the aftermath, he let out a blood-curdling scream.

There have been many ideas thrown around to try and explain who this Henry was in life, but is it Henry? This is because the pub has played host to a rich history as well as countless colourful incidents.

The little girl

On many occasions a small shadowy figure of a girl has been seen at the bar, although no one can say for sure who she was in life, yet, she's always seen doing her chores.

As she enters from a wall, it seems she is pulling water or beer from the bar into a bucket and disappearing, staff are stunned with disbelief.

Black friars distillery

According to local folklore, there have been numerous reports of paranormal activity in the building, but little concrete information is available.

However, witnesses have claimed to see a young girl known as Lucy wandering around the premises. Some have described her as wearing old-fashioned clothing and having a sad expression on her face. It is unclear who Lucy was or what her connection to the building might have been.

There have also been reports of a ghost named Charles haunting the distillery room of the building. Some witnesses have reported hearing strange noises and feeling a sense of unease when they enter this room.

Others have reported seeing apparitions or feeling a cold breeze in the room.

Additionally, there have been several sightings of a prostitute named Elizabeth in and around the building. It is unclear who Elizabeth was or why she is believed to haunt the area, but witnesses have reported seeing a woman in old-fashioned clothing standing in doorways or on staircases.

Despite the lack of concrete information, the reports of hauntings in this building have continued to intrigue locals and visitors alike.

As more information becomes available, updates will be provided.

The elizabethan house

It is said that a ghostly figure of an infant has been seen in its small wooden cradle only for a brief moment and then the apparition suddenly vanishes.
A well known story is that of an archaeologist from the Plymouth Museum who had an unexpected experience on an October evening in 1983.

The gentleman was getting ready to prepare for the evening lecture and made his way up the old staircase. As he entered one of the upper floor rooms, to his amazement he saw a small wooden child’s cradle rocking from side to side all by itself.
His story was met with disbelief by the crowd as he hurried back to them.
As a result, he managed to convince a number of his guests to join him upstairs in order to see if the cradle once again lived up to its name and moved freely as it had done before.
People taunted him about his encounter, but the laughter was silenced as at this point the cradle did indeed start to rock once again from left to right.

There has also been a sighting of a young girl who appears to be around the age of 7-9 sitting in the corner of the room on the 1st floor. Many people have seen her peering out the window of the building as they walk past the building. This caused them to look up when they observed her looking out the window.
The former staff also reported hearing furniture being dragged around on the upper levels while they were on the ground floor, although upon inspection nothing appears to be amiss.

Sadly, another part of history is closed to the public for now by the city council.
I hope it reopens soon.