Spectres Collection

Hall at Borley Rectory
Undated photograph of the hall at Borley Rectory, into which many things were thrown from above. HPG/1/3/4 (iv)

The Queens House Ghost on the Tulip Staircase. In 1966, a retired Canadian Reverend and his wife visited the Queens House, Greenwich, London

Ghost on the Tulip Staircase of the Queens House
Figure photographed on the Tulip Staircase of the Queens House, though photographer saw nothing; during normal opening hours of the Museum - (a digitally restored version of image 10003710)

Illustration for The Essays of Elia by Charles Lamb (engraving)
3621472 Illustration for The Essays of Elia by Charles Lamb (engraving) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

How to produce Spectres (engraving)
3628873 How to produce Spectres (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to produce Spectres)

Ulysses terrefied by the Ghosts (engraving)
973713 Ulysses terrefied by the Ghosts (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ulysses terrefied by the Ghosts)

Hecate (chromolitho)
975952 Hecate (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hecate. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Lady with Lady Spirit
From: The Veil Lifted, Andrew Glendinning of London, Whittaker, 1894 Lady with Lady Spirit in front of her. Apparition, ghost, phantom, spectre, spirit. Date: 1894

Lady Spirit
From: The Veil Lifted, Andrew Glendinning of London, Whittaker, 1894 Lady Spirit wearing shroud and holding flowers. Apparition, ghost, phantom, spectre, spirit. Date: 1894

Spirit child
From: The Veil Lifted, Andrew Glendinning of London, Whittaker, 1894 Spirit child wearing shroud. Apparition, ghost, phantom, spectre, spirit. Date: 1894

Man with Ghosts head in his lap
From: Photographing the Invisible: practical studies in supernormal photography, script and other allied phenomena, James Coates, Fowler, 1921

Mrs Lincoln with Spirit of Abraham Lincoln
From: Photographing the Invisible: practical studies in supernormal photography, script and other allied phenomena, James Coates, Fowler, 1921

Comedian Dan Leno in Spirit
George Wild Galvin, stage name Dan Leno, English music hall comedian and musical theatre actor in Spirit form Date: 1907

The Spirit of John King
Drawing of a bearded spirit wrapped in shroud or Keffiyeh Date: 1907

Death-fires dancing around the becalmed ship, scene from The Rime of the Ancient
XJF393834 Death-fires dancing around the becalmed ship, scene from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by S.T. Coleridge, by S.T

Gentlemen with Spirit
From: The Veil Lifted, Andrew Glendinning of London, Whittaker, 1894 Bearded Victorian Gentlemen with Spirit, ghost, phantom, spectre. Date: 1894

Spirit baby
From: The Veil Lifted, Andrew Glendinning of London, Whittaker, 1894 Spirit baby. Apparition, ghost, phantom, spectre, spirit. Date: 1894

Spirit Lady
From: The Veil Lifted, Andrew Glendinning of London, Whittaker, 1894 Spirit Lady with two Gentlemen. Apparition, ghost, phantom, spectre, spirit. Date: 1894

Father looking at his Spirit Daughter
Man sitting on chair looking at his daughter in spirit form. Date: 1907

Man and his Sister in Spirit
Man sitting on chair looking towards the spirit of his sister. Ghost. Apparition Date: 1907

The Spirit of Therese
Spirit head wrapped in veil Date: 1907

The Spirit of Sister Amie
Artists impression of spirt wearing shroud. Ghost. Apparition Date: 1907

Mrs. William holding transmitter
Lady in Chair holding transmitter. Strange arch of light abobve her. Date: 1939

Sance summons spirit
From: Hours with the Ghosts, Henry Ridgely Evans, Laird & Lee, 1897: Sance summons spirit, Ouija board, Ghost, Apparition. Date: 1897

Gentleman with two spirits
From: Hours with the Ghosts, Henry Ridgely Evans, Laird & Lee, 1897: Victorian Gentlemen with two spirits, apparitions. Date: 1897

Victorian Men and Women with spirits
From: Chronicles of Photographs of Spiritual Beings, Georgina Houghton, E.W. Allen 1882: apparition, ghost, phantom, spectre, spirit. Date: 1882

Victorian Men with spirits
From: Chronicles of Photographs of Spiritual Beings, Georgina Houghton, E.W. Allen 1882: apparition, ghost, phantom, spectre, spirit. Date: 1882

Victorian Families with Spirits
From: Chronicles of Photographs of Spiritual Beings, Georgina Houghton, E.W. Allen 1882: apparition, ghost, phantom, spectre, spirit. Date: 1882

Victorian Women with spirits
From: Chronicles of Photographs of Spiritual Beings, Georgina Houghton, E.W. Allen 1882: apparition, ghost, phantom, spectre, spirit. Date: 1882

Man on chair with spirit in background
Man on chair with spirit of male American Indian wearing head dress in background Date: 1909

Female Spirit in shroud. Ghost. Apparition Date: 1909

Spirit of Florence
Female Spirit in shroud displaying Cross and Crown Symbol. Ghost. Apparition Date: 1909

Spirit of Lily
Female spirit in shroud. Ghost. Apparition Date: 1909

Spirit form of Thomas Everitt
Bearded man in spirit form in cloud. Ghost. Apparition Date: 1909

The Spirit form of Gerald Massey
Bearded man in spirit form in cloud. Ghost. Apparition Date: 1909

Picture No. 11671409
Western Spectre on branch. Date:

Early sighting of Brocken spectres, 1797
Early sighting of Brocken spectres. Historical artwork of a sighting of Brocken spectres, based on the account of a traveller called Hane

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"Spectres: Haunting Tales from the Past" Step into the eerie world as we unravel their mysterious presence throughout history. From the infamous Borley Rectory's haunted halls to the chilling encounter on the Tulip Staircase at The Queens House, these apparitions have left an indelible mark on our collective imagination. In 1966, witnesses were left trembling when a ghostly figure materialized on the Tulip Staircase of The Queens House. Its ethereal presence sent shivers down their spines, reminding us that even in modern times, spectres still roam among us. During Victorian times, families and individuals alike found themselves entangled with spirits from beyond. Victorian Men and Women often sought solace or amusement through seances and spirit communication. Even renowned comedian Dan Leno was said to be visited by a mischievous spirit during his performances. Artistic depictions also captured the allure of spectres. "The Last Judgement" portrayed Minos, Hades, and Rhadamanthus as judges of hell in a haunting oil painting that continues to fascinate viewers today. Meanwhile, illustrations for Charles Lamb's Essays of Elia showcased spectral encounters that both intrigued and terrified readers. Curiosity about these otherworldly beings extended beyond mere fascination; some even sought ways to produce spectres themselves. Engravings detailing "How to Produce Spectres" offered instructions for those daring enough to summon these supernatural entities into existence. Legends from ancient mythology also intertwined with tales of spectres. Ulysses' terrifying encounter with ghosts depicted in engravings served as a reminder that even heroes are not immune to fear when faced with spectral apparitions like Hecate herself. Among all these stories stands out one particular spirit - John King - whose lingering presence has captivated believers for generations. His enigmatic essence serves as a testament to how deeply embedded spectre lore is in our cultural consciousness.