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Kelham Hall
Picture Gallery
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GHOST HUNT AT KELHAM HALL,
NEWARK, NOTTINGHAMSHIREFIRST EVER INVESTIGATION AT THIS LOCATION!
History of Kelham Hall
This striking red brick building is the third to have stood on this site, the previous two having been gutted by fire. The Sutton family (with whom the hall is most closely associated) had roots in the area dating back to the 13th century. During the civil war of 1642 - 1652, Robert Sutton was rewarded by the king for his diligent defence of Newark with the title of Lord Lexington. References to 'Kelham House' started to appear shortly after this, indeed Charles I was taken there after his surrender in Southwell. It is believed to have been a forerunner of Kelham Hall.Following the restoration (when the monarchy was restored with the coronation of Charles II), the Suttons expanded and improved the house using compensation handed out by the crown for their treatment at the hands of the parliamentarians. However, at some time during the reign of William and Mary (before 1702), it was ravaged by fire and mostly destroyed. As a result, the second Kelham Hall was constructed between 1728 and 1731, based on designs by the eminent architect of the day, John Sanderson.
In 1734 the hall passed to Lord Robert Manners, who added the name Sutton as a nod to the ancestry of the building. It is from this point that the name Manners-Sutton became so entwined with the history of Kelham Hall. Further additions and developments were added during the next century or so, but in 1857 tragedy struck again as fire once more decimated the building.
Being well-insured, the Manners-Suttons quickly set-about rebuilding, employing George Gilbert Scott (later to be knighted for his work on the Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens, London) to design the new hall. Finished in 1862, its distinctive Italian-Gothic style impresses visitors as much today as it did in the 19th century.
Kelham Hall remained the home of the Manners-Sutton family until 1898. In 1903 it was purchased by the Society of the Sacred Mission, an Anglican religious order, and run as a theological college. The Great Chapel, featuring the second-largest concrete dome in England, was built in 1928 and remains the most stunning area of the building today. The hall was home to troops during both World Wars and has served as Head Office of Newark and Sherwood District since 1974, the monks and theological students having finally departed in 1972. However, it is also a very popular location for private functions and weddings, especially the Great Chapel, known now simply as 'The Dome'.
Ghosts of Kelham Hall
Kelham Hall has never been publicised as a haunted building and it was only through sheer coincidence that we learnt of the strange goings on within its walls. However, speak to anyone who works there and you will be left in no doubt as to the fact that something is happening at Kelham Hall which warrants investigation.During one lunchtime, a member of staff was taking a walk in the grounds when she looked up to see a tall, thin figure dressed in black walking some 70-80 yards ahead of her. She immediately sensed that something was 'odd' about the figure but couldn't put her finger on exactly what it was. Momentarily distracted by a small bird, when she looked again the figure had completely disappeared. She was so puzzled that she sprinted down the path to see if there was anywhere they could have gone but to no avail. The strange black figure had apparently vanished into thin air.
The ghost of a little girl, believed to have lived at the hall and drowned in the nearby river Trent, has been seen at various locations in Kelham Hall and is believed to be the spirit responsible for turning lights on and off as it's only those this switches at a low-level on the wall that get affected. Additionally, a lady has been seen on the main staircase, but no-one knows who she is or why she is still roaming Kelham Hall.
Poltergeist activity has been experienced regularly - one night when staff were staying over to raise money for charity saw mirrors flying off walls, doors opening and closing of their own accord and tills operating by themselves. First-hand witnesses say that it was as if the resident spirits were registering their displeasure at the uninvited intrusion. More general and recurrent phenomena include disembodied footsteps, children's laughter and 'school yard noises' emanating from empty rooms and corridors late at night.
Kelham Hall has never been investigated before, making this a fairly unique opportunity (especially in this day and age) to join the first ever ghost-hunt in a building steeped not only in history but mystery too.
Ghost Hunt at Kelham Hall Includes:
~ Welcome Drink of Traditional Mead
~ Platform Readings from our Spiritualist Mediums
~ Late-Night Ghost Hunt & Paranormal Investigation
~ Opportunity to use Ghost-Hunting Equipment
~ Séance and Controlled 'Contact Experiments'
~ Refreshments Throughout~The event will run from approx. 9pm - 3:00am~
Ticket Price: £55 per personUse the link below to purchase places for the event or book over the phone by calling 0845 201 3994.
A deposit option of £25 per person is available with balance payable 3 weeks before the event. Please call us on 0845 201 3994 if you would like to use this option.
10% Discount for Groups of 10 or More
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PHONE US ON: 0845 201 3994
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