A GHOST map has revealed the most haunted places in High Wycombe.
The map, created by Dr Paul Lee, shows ‘alleged spectral behaviour’ associated with each area.
In High Wycombe, six locations are listed as being haunted.
The Chiltern Taps
Once known as the William Robert Loosley, heavy footsteps and doors opening and closing by themselves were reported here, according to the website.
Where: Oxford Road, HP11 2DN
Loakes Road
In the 18th century, a young lady was killed in a riding accident and according to the website, she is still seen riding her horse in absolute silence.
The website siad: "She is seen sauntering along Loakes Road but vanished when she reaches the gates to Loakes House."
The White Horse
Numerous sightings have been spotted at The White Horse.
It has been reported that the landlord himself "saw the grey figure of a young girl walk past him as he was drinking a cup of tea early one morning and a customer saw a man at the end of the bar even though there was no one present at the time."
A district nurse who attended to the licensee saw a man on the staircase to the first floor, and figures in black have passed between tough burly men, spooking them.
It is also said that, “all sorts of taps and switches no one knew existed have been turned on and off.”
Wycombe Swan Theatre
Next to the theatre is "The Oak Room" where a lady in Tudor clothes walks amongst the pillars and where tablecloths have been found crumpled up on the floor.
Lights have been turned on and doors opened and a figure seen sitting in the circle, who vanished when approached.
Rob Carr, the Hospitality General Manager, when asked of recent events, replied: "I’m not aware of anything personally, of course theatres are well known to be sources of sightings, and the Old Town Hall is over 120 years old so who knows."
High Wycombe Station
Footsteps have been heard on the tracks and outside the office, and the sound of running has also been reported on the platform.
Wycombe Museum
A female phantom, said to be a serving wench, has been seen here, walking along the outer bank of the bailey to Priory Avenue and eventually reaching a flint cottage opposite the train station.
On the top floor of the museum, staff have reported a drop in temperature.
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