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From strange smells to phantom footsteps and a woman in gray. Black cats and wondering ghosts, we take you to Washington old Hall for one night of Paranormal Investigation in a location that looks like it should be in Sleepy Hollow...

 

The Hall is reportedly haunted by a woman in gray, a man has been seen watching over weddings in the great hall and children’s voices have been heard on the staircase. There has been a sitting of a man dressed in a 1940s style attire in the garden along with a phantom lady who sits in one of the rooms

In the video above there is an EVP heard at 3:26 a voice our sounds like something says Kitties! 

Washington Old Hall is a delightful stone-built 17th-century manor house, which incorporates parts of the original medieval home of George Washington's direct ancestors. It is from here that the family took their surname of 'Washington'. There are displays on George Washington, and the recent history of the Hall.

There is also a fine collection of oil paintings, delftware and heavily carved oak furniture, giving an authentic impression of gentry life following the turbulence of the English Civil War. The tranquil Jacobean garden leads to the Nuttery, a wildflower nut orchard but built next to  a grav yard that is said to also be haunted.

Background: In 1183, almost 800 years ago in the village of Wessyngton, England, the Washington family took its name. In 1789 General George Washington a descendant of that family and leader of the Revolution, became the first President of a new nation - the United States of America.

The capital of the new nation was named Washington in his honour. The Wessyngton, which had various spellings until it evolved into Washington, comes from the Anglo Saxon - 'Hwaes' a Saxon Chief, 'Inga' meaning family of, and 'Tun' an estate - the estate of Hwae's (Wassa's) family.

The first ancestor of George Washington to live at Washington was William de Hertburn, who moved to the village in 1183. Before surnames were in general use, nobles and landowners assumed the name of the property they owned. Thus, William de Hertburn became William de Wessyngton. Had he not moved in 1183, America's first President and its capital might have been named Hertburn, (pronounced Heartburn in England).

It is not known whether William de Hertburn built the original Washington Old Hall or whether it already existed. The present Hall is a typical example of a small English manor house of the early seventeenth century. Built of local sandstone, it stands on the old twelfth century foundations. The arches between the Kitchen and the Great Hall are from the original house.

Five generations of George Washington's direct ancestors lived in the hall before the family moved south and then emigrated in 1657 to Northern Neck in the New colony of Virginia.

 

Full Investigation undertaken and rated: Amazing with good EVP

Origin of the haunting: Dates back to the Saxon times, war, general life, plague,  its next door to a grave yard and the vilage is said to be haunted by highway men.

The Hall is reputedly haunted by the ghost of a grey lady who walks the corridors of the upper floor, variously described as wearing a long flowing grey dress, and in some stories she is seen weeping. When the Hall was used as a tennement the apparition was mostly seen by the children, one tale from this period relates how a child asked its mother who the lady was who was weeping in the room, the child had of course seen the grey lady.

 

 

 

 

On a visit to the hall in 2008 details of recent paranormal occurrances were related by the curatorial staff, Edith Dawson, Kate Gardner, and Anne Hurst who all asserted that there had been the strong smell of lavender perfume in 1997 and 1998, emanating from the areas of the stairs and in the entrance hallway. Another incident concerned a young woman with children who having taken the children out of the hall soon returned to say thet there was a definite presence there, especially in the great Hall. She asserted that the hall had the feel of a church, although she was unaware that the building is used as a wedding venue, and that the spirit seeme to like watching the ceremonies in the hall. Kate Gardner also related the tale of when she was talking to one of the caterers in the upstairs room, the caterer was looking past her at a figure in the room. There was of course nobody there.

EXCLUSIVE TO HAUNTED OLD ENGLAND GHOST NIGHTS!!

We return for an exciting follow-up ghost hunt at the fabulous Washington Old Hall near Sunderland. At our last paranormal investigation at this incredible 400-year-old property we had such a phenomenal night that we just had to go back. Just who or what was setting of our trigger objects? Why was a table rocking by itself? Was the mournful and heartbreaking cry we all heard down to the poor unfortunate soul who took her own life at the hall, her lover left her, bringing shame on her esteemed family? Whi is Cathrin a name recorded on 3 difrent EVP recorders? Join us as we attempt to uncover the ghostly secrets which surround this mysterious property

What's Included

• Team tasks, so you not just left in the dark waiting for something to happen
• Full use of ghost hunting tools (EMF meters, Infrared thermo, EVP, Cameras etc
• Psychic Workshop
• Experiments where you become the ghost hunter (Scrying, Ouija, Dowsing)
• Ghost Hunter nibbles / small buffet
• Tea and refreshments
• And most important GHOSTS

What will we be doing on the night! 

Ghost Hunting Kit Demonstration - Next you will be shown the tools of the ghost hunter's trade. They will include an EMF meter, EVP, laser Thermometer, Ouija, Dictaphones and an Infra Red PIR Motion Detector. Each team will receive an equipment pack to record your findings throughout the evening.

Ghost Walk/ History Walk - This is your chance to have a good look round the haunted locations. The Medium, She will give out information on the energies they are feeling in the locations. A local Historian will try to validate the information given with what they know about the property.

Vigils - Now you begin your own hunts for paranormal phenomena. In small teams led by an experienced member of staff / Paranormal investigator, you will move around various hot spots at the property, recording findings using your investigation pack.

Tasks -  We won’t just leave you sitting around, we have team and lone vigil task’s that everyone should take part in. There is also lone vigil forfeits if someone do’s not complete the task in the haunted location. We will be sending some of you off to do task's deep in the hart of the location. Everything from Black Scrying mirrors to been locked alone in a haunted location.

"After all we are alone in the dark"

Post Investigation Discussion - After the vigils all the teams will discuss and compare their results of their vigils, in particular to note any similar occurrences between teams, that's assuming of course that you have made it through the night!

Key information
The minimum age is 16 years. No alcohol or drugs are allowed, including any medication that may cause drowsiness. You must be fit enough to climb stairs. No qualifications or experience are necessary.

How many in a group
There will be a maximum of 15 people at this event, PLUS TEAM.

Spectators
Sorry, you can't bring friends or family along to watch you do this activity.
Why not bring your camera!

Information packs
Upon booking we will send you an email confirmation & information pack from Alone In The Dark Entertainment

Duration of the event
from 10pm to 4am

Key information
The minimum age is 16 years.  You must be fit enough to climb stairs. No qualifications or experience are necessary.


Spectators
Sorry, you can't bring friends or family along to watch you do this activity.

Why not bring your camera!

Information packs
Once you have paid your deposit and booked your place(s) via PayPal you will be re-directed to our website where you can download the information pack (PDF).   Please contact if you have problems with the download.

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How to pay  It's so simple and safe to book with us. You pay the cost in two parts, your deposit now and then the rest on the night!  Simply click on the "Add item to Cart" button and follow the paypal information, you do not need a paypal account to do this!   Trust our site by using paypal to make your payments. Paypal Verifide Only £19.99 deposit now and pay the rest on the night! BOOK NOW MAX OF 15 PLACES per event  EXCLUSIVE TO HAUNTED OLD ENGLAND GHOST NIGHTS!! We return for an exciting follow-up ghost hunt at the fabulous Washington Old Hall near Sunderland. At our last paranormal investigation at this incredible 400-year-old property we had such a phenomenal night that we just had to go back. Just who or what was setting of our trigger objects? Why was a table rocking by itself? Was the mournful and heartbreaking cry we all heard down to the poor unfortunate soul who took her own life at the hall, her lover left her, bringing shame on her esteemed family? Whi is Cathrin a name recorded on 3 difrent EVP recorders? Join us as we attempt to uncover the ghostly secrets which surround this mysterious property

NEW DATES, BOOK NOW Date: Friday 26th March Price: £45 per person Pay £19.99 now and the rest on the night SOLD OUT      Date: Fri, July 30th 2010 This date for Washington Old Hall has been cancelled    Date: Sept, Fri 24th  2010 Price: £45 per person Pay £19.99 now and the rest on the night     See terms and conditions before booking

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