Washington Old Hall is a seventeenth century manor house located in Washington, Tyne and Wear. It was built and actually incorporates some of the old medieval house that once stood there. The medieval house was once the ancestral home of the Washington Family, ancestors of the First President of the United States of America, George Washington.
Over the years there have been numerous apparent sights of ghosts. The most famous of these is of what people describe as the ‘White Lady’. The identity of this apparent apparition has never been found, but numerous sightings have been reported of her wringing her hands. This has been witnessed by many a visitor to the hall and also previous tenants.
Also a lady in grey has also been spotted in an upstairs corridor. Nothing more has been said on this apparition but some people believe it could be one in the same with the ‘white lady’ stories.
Also, a small child is heard crying on the main staircase. Again her identity is unknown and what or who she cries for is also as big a mystery. Could these be the ancestors of the famous George Washington? Some would like to think so but only they really know who they are!!
Over the years there have been numerous apparent sights of ghosts. The most famous of these is of what people describe as the ‘White Lady’. The identity of this apparent apparition has never been found, but numerous sightings have been reported of her wringing her hands. This has been witnessed by many a visitor to the hall and also previous tenants.
Also a lady in grey has also been spotted in an upstairs corridor. Nothing more has been said on this apparition but some people believe it could be one in the same with the ‘white lady’ stories.
Also, a small child is heard crying on the main staircase. Again her identity is unknown and what or who she cries for is also as big a mystery. Could these be the ancestors of the famous George Washington? Some would like to think so but only they really know who they are!!
© Andrea 2007
© Photo - Sue 2007
Note from Sue: When I visited the Old Hall, for the first time recently, I experienced an image of a very tall man with a tall hat, in one of the upstairs rooms. Also, unfortunately, General George never actually visited the location.
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