Adelaide Gaol Ghosts – Is this Prison Haunted? Adelaide Gaol ghosts have long been rumoured, even back when it was a working prison. But what of its history? Why would the Old Adelaide Gaol be haunted? South Australia was different to other States in Australia as it was a free colony, it was to be […]
Category: Dark History
Gawler Spontaneous Human Combustion?
Gawler Spontaneous Human Combustion Gawler Spontaneous Human Combustion case, was this the first to occur in South Australia and what is it? While researching stories for my Gawler Dark History Tour back in 2010, I uncovered one of the most intriguing stories of my tour. At first, it seemed like the usual case of accidental […]
Prince Albert Hotel Ghost – Gawler
Prince Albert Hotel, Gawler – History The Prince Albert Hotel Ghost… does it exist? We were kindly invited to find out by the Hotel owners, as they have had a few strange occurrences that have made them wonder. Originally known as the Prince Albert Inn, it was opened in 1859 and belonged to John McEwen […]
Haunted Leap Castle – Ghost Hunt
HAUNTED LEAP CASTLE LEAP CASTLE: BRIEF HISTORY Leap Castle, said to be one of the longest continually inhabited Castles in Ireland is located in Coolderry, County Offaly. Some report it to have been built around 1250 CE. Other reports state it possibly was built in the 15th Century by the O’Bannon Clan, the original name […]
Haunted Adelaide Arcade – Murder, Tragedy & Ghosts!
HAUNTED ADELAIDE ARCADE INVESTIGATION BY HAUNTED HORIZONS “I am sorry, I don’t believe in such things. But I can tell you now the Adelaide Arcade is haunted…” ~ Paul, who worked in the Adelaide Arcade at night At Haunted Horizons we are very lucky to be able to carry out tours at some of the […]
Z Ward Asylum and its History
Being asked to service the night tours and investigations at Z Ward asylum by the National Trust, was a huge honour and one that we were excited to undertake. It also meant that my passion for history and heritage and my desire to help preserve it for future generations was given an opening where […]
The Grand Central Hotel
The Grand Central Hotel: Its beginnings As people stand in line at Hungry Jacks waiting for their burger or as they lock their cars just having parked in the multi-storey car park above, they would probably be surprised to learn of what stood there before, as prior to 1976 there stood a magnificent 5 storey […]