The Young Man in Green

Among the historic spirits of The Knife & Cleaver, one apparition stands out for his contemporary appearance. The Young Man in Green is a youthful figure whose modern dress suggests the pub’s supernatural history is not confined to centuries past but is still being written. His presence indicates that the inn’s role as a place of emotional significance continues to create spiritual imprints in the modern era.

The Sighting

During a paranormal investigation in 2008, a clear apparition of a young man was witnessed sitting in a corner of the bar. What made the sighting particularly unusual was that his presence was only visible to one member of the investigating team, while another person present at the same time could not see him at all.

The apparition remained stationary and visible to the witness for nearly an hour, allowing for a detailed observation. This was not a fleeting glimpse or a shadow, but a stable and persistent figure.

Appearance and Attire

The Young Man in Green is described as being approximately 22 years old with dark, almost black hair. His clothing firmly places him in the late 20th or early 21st century. He wears a distinctive “leaf green” fleece jacket over a sky-blue t-shirt---a casual, layered look common in recent decades.

He was observed sitting quietly in his corner with a drink, appearing entirely natural, as if he were a living patron enjoying a quiet pint. This lifelike, non-interactive behaviour is characteristic of a “residual haunting,” where a scene or emotion from the past replays itself. The young man seems to be reliving a moment from his life, forever attached to his favourite spot in the pub.

The Corner and the Cold

The location of the sighting, a specific corner of the bar, seems to be central to the haunting. Regulars in pubs often adopt a favorite seat, and the spirit’s attachment to this spot suggests it was a place of comfort to him in life.

This theory was powerfully supported later in the investigation. When a team member occupied the exact corner where the apparition had been seen, they experienced a dramatic and localized drop in temperature. This “cold spot” was intense enough to cause physical shivering, providing strong corroborating evidence that an unusual energy is concentrated in that specific area.

The Young Man in Green is a fascinating case. He is not a relic of a distant, historical past, but a potential echo of a more recent life. His presence serves as a powerful reminder that any place with deep emotional resonance can hold onto its stories and its people, regardless of the era they belonged to.