Ryecroft Hall in Manchester is a majestic Grade II listed building built in 1849 by James Smith Buckley. The Buckley family were wealthy, well to do cotton manufactures who also owned many other properties in the local area. This building which still retains many of its original and ornate features was once used during the First World War as a voluntary hospital with 100 beds for patients.
The last owner of the Hall was James Buckley’s nephew
who name was Abel Buckley. Abel lived at the Hall for 22 years before
finally passing the house and its grounds to the people of Audenshaw to
use for council offices.
Ryecroft Hall is very well known for its hauntings.
The Cellar area in particular seems to be a hive of
activity which is not surprising as it was once used as a mortuary. In
this area a women’s voice has been reported to have been heard here on
more than one occasion shouting a clear “Get Out” and people who enter
this area feel very very unwelcome to say the least with its intense and
eerie atmosphere even the staff that work at Ryrcroft Hall will not
venture into the Cellar alone!
Apparition’s are said to have been witnessed on the
upper floors of this location one being an old man who is thought to
have once worked at the hall and two young spirit children a boy and a
girl have also been seen.
Poltergeist activity has been reported here with items
being thrown along with the sounds of heavy furniture being moved around
in upstairs rooms where upon investigation the room is always found to
be empty with no one there.
Michael, myself and technical paranormal investigator, Alan Darcy, arrived at the Hall and set up our equipment.
After
a tour round with the caretaker, we embarked on our ghost walk. The
group were great, really getting into it and not afraid to tell us what
they were experiencing. Some people felt sick, some experienced a
feeling of dread and one lady had her hair touched, when we were in the
cellar.
We then split into groups - I took the cellar, Alan and Michael took the upper floors.
Table
tipping worked very well, especially when our returning guest, Paul,
called out ! Paul has been on a few investigations and seems to act as a
battery for spirit when we are table tipping. Guest Emma was told on
the Ouija board that the Colonel thought she looked like his daughter -
we asked him on the Franks box to repeat her name and sure enough, after
a couple of minutes, came the chirpy response Emmmmmma! Michael said he
heard the name 'Beckley' which actually turned out to be 'Buckley' -
the one-time owner of the Hall.
The
franks box and PX seemed to refer to war-time words such as 'general'
'soldiers' and also said 'secret' and 'silence' - perhaps they were
referring to the signing of the Official Secrets Act?
All
in all we had a fantastic night with really great interaction from the
guests which always results in good interaction with spirit.
If you would like to come with us to Ryecroft Hall, the next event is on 9th November 2013.
Click the link to book www.dusktilldawnevents.co.uk
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