Episode 86 - The Ghosts of Raynham Hall
The episode we never thought we’d make!
We mistakenly thought there wasn’t much to the story of the famous ghost photograph nicknamed ‘The Brown Lady of Raynham’, but after tripping over a juicy clue whilst researching a different episode, we were delighted to discover how wrong we were!
Join us for a tale of family feuds, family ghosts, the murky world of spirit photography, and a 300 year old mystery, as we dive into the hauntings of Raynham Hall!
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Norfolk Record Office Blog – The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall Part 2
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