The White Lady Bride
Intelligent Haunting • 19th Century (speculated)
A mysterious woman in a white wedding gown, known as the 'White Lady Bride', startles staff and guests by appearing and vanishing in hallways and on the staircase. She is thought to be the sorrowful spirit of a 19th-century bride who died tragically.
The Story
Historical Evidence
The primary evidence consists of eyewitness accounts from staff members, most notably the detailed and corroborated sightings by two night porters decades apart. The consistency in the description of her attire and appearance lends weight to these claims. In 2022, the Essex Ghost Hunters society conducted an overnight vigil and reportedly made contact via an Ouija board with a spirit calling herself 'Elizabeth', who is speculated to be the bride.
Where to Encounter This Spirit
🔥 Most Active Areas
- Main staircase
- Upstairs landing
- Hallways
- Room 204 (Honeymoon Suite)
👁️ Common Sightings
- Woman in a flowing white lace wedding gown
- Red flower in her hair and pearl jewelry
- Figure gliding or drifting before vanishing
- Sorrowful and curious demeanor
- Sudden cold drafts on the main staircase
Paranormal Investigations
The Rose & Crown featured on the local TV series *Ghostly East* in 2019, where investigators recorded unexplained footsteps and a voice. More specifically relating to the bride, the Essex Ghost Hunters society's 2022 investigation reported Ouija board contact with a spirit named 'Elizabeth', potentially linking to the White Lady Bride. The hotel's haunted reputation ensures it is a frequent stop for paranormal groups.
🏰 Stay at This Haunted Hotel
The Rose And Crown Hotel Colchester
Colchester, Essex
Experience The White Lady Bride's haunting firsthand by staying at this historic Portions dating back to c.1400 AD (over 600 years old) hotel.