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Betsy

Intelligent Haunting • Early 20th century

Betsy is described as the spirit of a young woman in early 20th-century attire, seen roaming the ground floor and other areas of The Bedford Hotel.

👻 Intelligent Haunting 📅 Early 20th century 🏰 The Bedford Hotel

The Story

The spirit known as Betsy is reported to be a young woman dressed in a dark, early 20th-century dress and a flowered bonnet. She is said to roam the hotel, particularly the ground floor areas, and has been observed 'playing' within the building. A significant sighting was made by a hotel chef who witnessed her full apparition.

Historical Evidence

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Based on witness accounts, including a sighting by a hotel chef. Her clothing style provides an estimated time period for her origin.

Where to Encounter This Spirit

🔥 Most Active Areas

  • Ground floor
  • Throughout hotel

👁️ Common Sightings

  • Full apparition
  • Spirit walking around the building
  • Described as 'playing'

Paranormal Investigations

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No specific investigation history provided in the source for this ghost.

🏰 Stay at This Haunted Hotel

The Bedford Hotel

Tavistock, Devon

Experience Betsy's haunting firsthand by staying at this historic Built in the 1800s (19th century) hotel.

👻 Quick Facts

Type: Intelligent Haunting
Era: Early 20th century
Active Areas: 2
Hotel: Built in the 1800s (19th century)

Other Hotel Spirits

🕯️ Paranormal Tips

Best time for encounters: Late evening or early morning hours
Bring: Digital camera, voice recorder, and an open mind
Be respectful: These are believed to be real spirits with their own stories
Ask hotel staff: They often have their own encounters to share

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