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.
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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.
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5. A 1965 mystery
Back in 1965, concerns grew of unusual activity in Westoe Cemetery where several tombs were violated.At the time, a local councillor suggested a black magic group or a poltergeist could have been responsible. A police investigation failed to find those responsible. But we wonder if anyone can shed light on the mysterious case. | Google Maps
6. The strange jelly incident at The Wheatsheaf
The Wheatsheaf in West Boldon is said to have ‘classic poltergeist activity’. Staff once found ‘a child's handprint in some jelly though there were no children on the site at the time.’ | Google Maps
7. Most haunted in England
Marsden Grotto which is said to be haunted by as many as seven ghosts. One is reportedly the ghost of a smuggler who tried to inform the authorities of his gang's actions - they found out and locked him away, allowing him to starve to death. Other spirits include a cat, another smuggler, and a character called Jack the Blaster who increased the size of the original cave to turn it into a home for him and his wife. | nw
8. Souter Lighthouse
Souter Lighthouse which is said to have three ghosts. One of the phantoms is said to be a miner who came from a nearby colliery. Another is a former keeper of Souter Lighthouse and the third was an unknown woman. | nw Photo: nw