The ruins of the church on Clophill are around 400 years old. St Mary’s church was abandoned in 1848 when a Victorian replacement was build in the centre of the nearby village. Local folklore has some interesting tales as to why the church was left and a new one built. One rumour suggests that the […]
Discover Related Tags
Buddhist Temples and Sanga in Manchester, England
In Pure Spirit would like to share the following sanga and Buddhist locations in Manchester, England. FWBO Manchester (Manchester Buddhist Centre) Manchester Kadampa Buddhist Centre Diamond Way in Manchester Interbeing Samatha Meditation In Pure Spirit Please help us grow this list and keep it correct. If you’re aware of other meditation centres or sangas in […]
The Electric Beacon: Engineering Triumphs and Maritime Hauntings of Souter Lighthouse
Discover the history of Tyne and Wear’s Souter Lighthouse, from its pioneering Victorian electrical engineering to the restless spirits of its clifftop home.
The Traitor’s Vat: The Macabre History and Hauntings of The Ostrich Inn
Step into the dark history of Berkshire’s Ostrich Inn, from its 11th-century royal heritage to the notorious 17th-century trapdoor murder ring.
The Ghosts of Industrial Progress: The Haunted History of Hall i’ th’ Wood
Discover the haunted history of Bolton’s Hall i’ th’ Wood, from the invention of the spinning mule to the restless spirits roaming its Grade I listed corridors.
Buddhist Temples and Sangha in York, England
In an era defined by constant digital connectivity and urban acceleration, a growing number of people are seeking intentional spaces to pause, reflect, and cultivate mental clarity. While York is universally celebrated for its towering medieval Minster and deep Christian heritage, the historic city is also home to a quiet, deeply rooted network of Buddhist […]
Ordsall Hall and Margaret Radclyffe
Ordsall Hall Ordsall Hall is a former stately home in Salford, Greater Manchester, England. The oldest parts of the former Tudor mansion date back to the 15th century but there has been a building in location for at least 750 years. The Radclyffe family bought Ordsall Hall in the 14th century. The Hall was originally […]





