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Photographic Print : The Ghosts House in Cock Lane, c1872. Creator: Unknown
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The Ghosts House in Cock Lane, c1872. Creator: Unknown
The Ghosts House in Cock Lane, c1872. During the 1760s there were knockings and scratchings and other strange goings-on at the house between Newgate Street and West Smithfield in the City of London. The spirit of Scratching Fanny was said to have haunted the house. From Old and New London, Vol. II: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places, by Walter Thornbury. [Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. London, Paris & New York]
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10"x8" Photo Print
Step into the past with our captivating Media Storehouse Photographic Print featuring The Ghosts House in Cock Lane, c1872. This intriguing image, sourced from Heritage Images, transports you back in time to the heart of London during the 1760s. The house, located between Newgate Street and West Smithfield, was the site of unexplained knockings, scratchings, and other strange occurrences that fueled tales of ghostly activity. Add this mesmerizing print to your collection and let the mysteries of the past unfold before your eyes.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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The Ghosts House in Cock Lane, c1872 - A Haunting Tale from Old London
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. Step back in time to the eerie streets of 18th century London with this print of "The Ghosts House in Cock Lane". Taken around 1872 by an unknown creator, this image transports us to a period when strange occurrences sent shivers down the spines of Newgate Street and West Smithfield residents. Legend has it that during the 1760s, peculiar knockings, scratchings, and other unexplained phenomena plagued this very house. The spirit known as Scratching Fanny was said to haunt its halls, leaving locals both fascinated and terrified. This haunting tale is chronicled in Walter Thornbury's renowned publication "Old and New London" which provides a vivid narrative of the city's history. As we gaze upon this monochrome scene, we are transported to a different era. The gas lamps lining the avenue cast an ethereal glow on the building's exterior while adding an air of mystery. We can almost hear the whispers carried by gusts of wind through Cock Lane as phantom-like figures move about their daily lives. This print captures not only a haunted house but also serves as a window into life during that time – bustling streets filled with shops and people going about their occupations. It reminds us that even amidst supernatural tales, everyday life continued unabated. Immerse yourself in history with this mesmerizing image from Heritage Images' collection – a testament to both our fascination with ghost stories and our enduring curiosity about centuries past.
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