Heard the one about the 17th Century South Tyneside ghost with a fondness for wide brimmed hats. Or the tale of the cemetery poltergeist who raised fears in West Boldon 60 years ago this year.
Both are included in our selection of 13 South Tyneside spirited tales for Halloween.
The tales are also included in the online Paranormal Database which is full of ghoulish tales from across the UK.
The Paranormal Database was set up by Darren Mann and it is packed with interesting stories. Find out more here.
And to tell us about your own ghostly experiences, email [email protected]
Or perhaps you would like to tell us about other types of nostalgia you would want to see in our retro section.
It might be memories of your favourite shop, club, nightclub or restaurant. Maybe you want to get back in touch with former workmates from a factory, or with pals who you went to school with.
Or perhaps you would like to share memories of a sporting occasion in the past which you would like to revisit.
Tell us more by emailing [email protected]
1. Riverside spirit
The riverside at South Shields where a spirit is said to have been spotted in times gone by. A character called Jack the Hammer is said to have haunted an area of South Tyneside. It would appear by the river when someone is lost at sea, according to the report which is included in the online Paranormal Database. | Google Maps
2. A kindly spirit in Thrift Street
A maid was working in a house in the long-gone South Shields road. A ghost instructed the maid to reach into an opening in the cellar wall. The maid did as instructed and pulled out a bag of gold and the deeds to the house. | Google Maps
3. The Viking ghost
There's a backdrop of Tynemouth Priory for this snowy scene at Sandhaven. A Viking raider is said to haunt the site of Tynemouth Priory. His spirit is included in an online database of the paranormal incidents reported across the country. | sg
4. A powerful tale
St Paul's Church in Jarrow which one of many South Tyneside venues included in the Paranormal Database. | Google Maps