A Ghost Story
We've received this Ghost Story from Annette Eastwood, who is now living in Gaywood:"When, as a child shortly after World War ll, I stayed with my Grandmother who lived in what was then called Park Hotel I slept in one of the attic bedrooms. I awoke one night and saw what I thought was an angel guarding me whilst I slept. It was a lady in a grey cloak who leant over me and smiled - I was not in the least afraid.
Next morning I mentioned what had happened and I was told by the grown-ups that I should not worry about it. I only saw her the once but have never forgotten her. I believe this ghost is documented in a book called "The Ghosts of King's Lynn".
The location of Park Hotel is opposite St. James' Park and is now incorporated into the recently renovated building (the former Cozens Hotel). The part of the building I refer to is on the extreme left hand side viewing it with your back to the park. You can see the skylights of the attics and I think the room was the one on the right hand side. I am now 72 years old but firmly believe in the ghost."
Annette would be intrigued to hear if anyone else has something to tell about this particular room.
Labels: ghosts, local history
Four years after it agreed to a 25 year arrangement for Harding's Pits to be managed as a Doorstep Green, King's Lynn borough council wants the land back.
