Your Ghost Hunt at 'The House That Cries' - Graisley Old Hall
This ancient house in Wolverhampton has many chilling stories to tell. During your overnight ghost hunt within the walls of 'The House That Cries' you will have the opportunity to investigate the centuries old rooms, sinister cellars and foreboding servants quarters.
Little is known of the history of Graisley Old Hall until the 16th Century but evidence shows that the property was in existence in 1377. In the 17th Century one of Oliver Cromwell's Justices of the Peace lost the ownership of the house as he used it to pay off a gambling debt.
Ghosts of 'The House That Cries' - Graisley Old Hall
As named by the BBC Midland News 'The House That Cries' due to pools of water mysteriously appearing in the old hall, this unexplained phenomena has been experienced not only by the current owners of Graisley Old Hall but also by visitors to the house on the rare occasions the house was opened up to visitors.
Following the news item about this supposed paranormal activity, a letter was received by the owner from a local resident telling of the poltergeist haunting experienced by a previous resident and his family, Rev Pearce. This resident experienced the hauntings which appeared to be centred around his children.
People who live at Graisley Old Hall frequently become very aware of ghostly activity around them with a feeling of being watched, door handles being rattled, icy cold breezes and hushed conversations coming from empty rooms.
Join Haunted Happenings in the heart of the West Midlands for an overnight ghost hunt at 'The House That Cries' - Graisley Old Hall
History of 'The House That Cries' - Graisley Old Hall
Graisley Old Hall is believed to have been built in 1485, though signs of a much earlier building have been discovered. During road construction, the remains of a moat were found surrounding the property. This is thought to have been there to prevent cattle thieves.
16th Century records show that the first owner of Graisley Old Hall was Nicholas Rydley, a merchant of the staple of Calais. The Hall remained within his family until the middle of the 17th Century when Walter Rotton was forced to sell the property to William Normansell in order to pay off gambling debts.
During the Queen Anne period the exterior timberwork of the hall was replaced with brick. An example of the original Wattle and Daub structuring can be viewed in the entrance hall of the house, also sections of medieval fresco paintings can be seen on the original wall timbers of the house.
Towards the end of the 19th Century the hall was occupied by Moses Ironmonger, a former Mayor of the Borough and a friend of Alexander Graham Bell. Ironmonger installed the first public telephone line used in the district.
In 1930 Graisley Old Hall was purchased by the Royal Wolverhampton School for use as an administration site. It was discovered in 1957 that this old Hall was not an officially listed building. Wolverhampton M.P. Enoch Powell brought the matter to the attention of the local Government and as a result Graisley Old Hall was given Grade II listed status.
Your Event Includes
- Use of ghost hunting equipment including EMF Meters, K2 Meters etc.
- Experiments including glass divination, table tipping and Ouija Boards.
- Workshop and separate vigils for returning guests.
- Ghost hunting vigils and séances in small groups.
- Includes teas and coffees
- Free time to investigate alone
Address, Maps & Hotels
Address & Hotel Information
Carlton Road
Penn Fields
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV3 0LP
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Accessibility
- This location is not suitable for wheelchair users
- This location is not suitable for people with mobility issues or walking difficulties
Important
- All attendees must be 18 years or older
- All attendees must bring a torch
- Wear sensible shoes and warm layered clothing as the location may get cold at night
