Ashby-de-la-Zouch: Hauntings, Mysteries & the Macabre (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798278293378)

Step beyond the castle walls and bustling market streets of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, a town where centuries of history linger in every shadow. In this evocative and deeply human collection, historian and paranormal investigator Hannah L Richards uncovers the stories that have shaped Ashby's, and the surrounding areas, darker sides - tales whispered through folklore, preserved in archives, and remembered by those who still feel their echoes today.

Blending meticulous research with first-hand accounts, this book invites readers into a world of spectral figures, uncanny happenings, tragic events, and long-forgotten mysteries. From haunted coaching inns and eerie woodland paths to industrial-era tragedies and the strange legends that cling to Ashby's most familiar landmarks, each chapter reveals a new facet of the town's uncanny past - and the unanswered questions that endure.

Whether you're fascinated by the paranormal or the macabre, passionate about local history, or simply drawn to a compelling mystery or true crime story, Ashby-de-la-Zouch: Hauntings, Mysteries & the Macabre offers a haunting tribute to the stories that define a place, and the people who refuse to let them fade.

All of these stories reflect the long, rich history of the town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch and surrounding areas, including Appleby Magna, Ashby Woulds, Boothorpe, Blackfordby, Calke, Donisthorpe, Lount, Measham, Moira, Normanton-le-Heath, Norris Hill, Oakthorpe, Packington, Shellbrook, Smisby and Staunton Harold.

Author: Hannah L. Richards
ISBN-13: 9798278293378
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 12/11/2025
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.64d