Paranormal Essex and Haunted Southend, by David Scanlan and Paul Robins; Dee Gordon

Paranormal Essex: From the publisher’s website: The first book to explore, in depth, the complete range of paranormal phenomena reported throughout Essex. Published in a handy A-Z format, you will find accounts of well-known hauntings, as well as many previously undiscovered locations. This fascinating account of local ‘sightings’ looks at traditional historical legends as well as modern day experiences, providing fresh knowledge together with the author’s personal accounts of new and traditional stories. This ghostly tour of the area is illustrated with many of the authors’ own photographs. Haunted Southend: From the publisher’s website: The popular seaside resort of Southend-on-Sea has long been a haven for holidaymakers, but the town also harbours some disturbing secrets . . . Discover the darker side of Southend with this spooky collection of spine-chilling tales from around the town. From ghostly sightings in Hadleigh Castle, ominous sounds and smells on the seafront and tales of mysterious shapes at the town’s pubs and taverns, this book is guaranteed to make your blood run cold. Illustrated with over sixty pictures, Haunted Southend will delight everyone interested in the paranormal.

Review by Tom Ruffles

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Amberley Publishing. ISBN-13 : 978-1848684607 (Paranormal Essex); The History Press. ISBN-13: 978-0752460826 (Haunted Southend)
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Paranormal Essex and Haunted Southend, by David Scanlan and Paul Robins; Dee Gordon