{"id":441,"date":"2005-06-07T23:19:15","date_gmt":"2005-06-07T23:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paranormaldirectory.co.uk\/?p=441"},"modified":"2014-07-14T15:02:04","modified_gmt":"2014-07-14T15:02:04","slug":"appuldurcombe-house-isle-of-wight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tributemosthaunted.co.uk\/?p=441","title":{"rendered":"Appuldurcombe House, Isle of Wight"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Appuldurcombe<\/a><\/p>\n

Description: A 300-year-old manor house in Wroxall, with 52 function, bed and dining rooms.<\/p>\n

Era: The existing building dates back to the early 18th century, but there has been a house on the site since 1200.<\/p>\n

History:
\nThe original building was a religious house, but for 300 years from the early 16th century Appuldurcombe was the home of the Worsley family and was once the most important estate on the island.<\/p>\n

– In the 16th century Henry VIII was entertained here. It was a popular location where he could practice his falconry skills<\/p>\n

– In 1587 two boys, the young sons of Richard Worsley, were killed in an explosion at the Gatehouse<\/p>\n

– In 1781 Seymour Dorothy Fleming, the wife of Sir Richard Worsley, caused a great scandal by having a high-profile affair. She later admitted to having had 27 lovers<\/p>\n

– In 1867 it became a school called Dr Pound’s Academy for Young Gentlemen<\/p>\n

– From 1909 the house was unoccupied except by troops during both world wars. In 1943 it was partly destroyed by German bombs
\nGhost ratings:
\n– The ghost of a beautiful woman has been seen in the Stable Cottage<\/p>\n

– A ghostly carriage has appeared on the pathway near the entrance to the grounds<\/p>\n

– Near the Freemantle Gate boy’s laughter has been heard<\/p>\n

– From the window of the Gatehouse figures have been seen moving from the gate down along the drive<\/p>\n

– A flickering candle is repeatedly spotted floating around the main staircase
\nSpooky experiences:
\n– Unearthly noises are heard in the Stable Cottage when no one is there<\/p>\n

– Many visitors have reported cold spots and unexplained temperature changes in the Great Hall<\/p>\n

– People often feel that someone is brushing past them on the main staircase<\/p>\n

– Eerie shadows have been witnessed dancing on the walls of the cellars, and workers have had the sensation of being watched<\/p>\n

– A specific presence is felt in the Gatehouse, while unseen hands leaf through the visitor’s book<\/p>\n

\u00a0First Broadcast: 7th June 2005
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