New and Exclusive GHOST HUNT TO HAUNTING NIGHTS, WILLSBRIDGE MILL
HIDDEN AWAY IN THE FOREST OF KINGSWOOD CHASEJust a short drive from
one of our guests most popular location, The Warmly Clock Tower is
Willsbridge Mill
The Village of Willsbridge is set on the old roman road between
Bristol and Bath in South Gloucestershire
Haunting Nights have been invited to investigate who is haunting this
old mill hidden away in the ancient royal hunting forest known as
Kingswood Chase
Join the team this October on the very first public ghost hunt at this
ancient mill on the outskirts of Bristol
The earliest recorded mention of Willsbridge Mill dates back to the
13th century when it was referred to as “Wilesbrygge.” At that
time, the mill was primarily used for grinding grain into flour. It
was ideally situated on the River Boyd, which provided a steady source
of water to power the mill’s machinery.
Staff and visitors to the mill experience frequent and unexplained
happenings, shadowy figures or full-bodied apparitions within the
mill. These sightings are often described as fleeting or vanishing
quickly.
Unexplained sounds, such as footsteps, voices, or machinery operating,
have been reported when there is no logical source for such noises.
Some people have also claimed to hear whispering or crying sounds.
Sensations of sudden drops in temperature or localized cold spots have
been experienced by individuals in various areas of the mill. These
cold spots are often associated with feelings of unease or a sense of
being watched.
Objects supposedly move on their own or get rearranged without any
logical explanation suggesting poltergeist activity.
Many people visiting the mill have reported feelings of being watched,
followed, or an overall sense of unease or discomfort. Some
individuals have even reported feeling touched or pushed by unseen
forces.
There have been several untimley deaths at Willsbridge Mill with
Maggie a former mill worker who committed suicide within the mill said
to be the cause of much activity
The Mill is hidden away in the ancient forest and within the grounds
of the mill are the ruins of an old villa where there is evidence that
Black arts and rituals have taken place, could this account for some
of the unexplained occurences experienced in this part of the mills
grounds?
Willsbridge Mill is a historic watermill located in Willsbridge, South
Gloucestershire, England. Its history dates back several centuries,
and it has played a significant role in the local community and the
industrial development of the region.
Over the centuries, Willsbridge Mill changed hands several times. In
the 17th century, it was owned by the Creswicke family, who made
significant improvements to the mill, including the addition of a new
waterwheel. The Creswickes also expanded the mill’s operations to
include the production of paper.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, Willsbridge Mill experienced
further growth and modernization. It was acquired by the Hill family,
who transformed it into a thriving industrial complex. The mill was
expanded to include a pottery, a fulling mill, and a sawmill.
Additionally, a new waterwheel was installed to increase production
capacity.
The 19th century was a particularly prosperous period for Willsbridge
Mill. It played a vital role in supplying local communities with
flour, paper, and other essential goods. The mill’s success was
partly due to its strategic location near Bristol, a major port city
and industrial center at the time.
However, with the advent of the Industrial Revolution and the rise of
steam-powered machinery, water-powered mills like Willsbridge Mill
began to decline. The introduction of steam engines made it possible
to operate mills and factories in areas without access to waterways.
As a result, many watermills went out of business or were converted to
other uses.
You may also like the following events from Haunting Nights official
[https://allevents.in/org/haunting-nights-official/25959987] :
* This Friday, 1st August, 08:00 pm, The Bronte Village Interactive
Ghost Walk Haworth With Haunting Nights in Bradford
[https://allevents.in/bradford/the-bronte-village-interactive-ghost-walk-haworth-with-haunting-nights/200028206625112]
* Next month, 15th August, 09:00 pm, Four Crosses Ghost Hunts
Cannock Staffordshire with Haunting Nights in Cannock
[https://allevents.in/cannock/four-crosses-ghost-hunts-cannock-staffordshire-with-haunting-nights/200028457128238]
* Next month, 16th August, 07:00 pm, The Skirrid Inn, Interactive
Ghost Walk Abergavenny Wales in Abergavenny
[https://allevents.in/abergavenny/the-skirrid-inn-interactive-ghost-walk-abergavenny-wales/200028379470103]
Also check out other Nonprofit events in Bristol
[https://allevents.in/bristol/nonprofit] , Arts events in Bristol
[https://allevents.in/bristol/art] .
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