The Red Lady
Residual Haunting • Georgian period (late 17th/early 18th century)
A woman who committed suicide over romantic complications involving two lovers, now eternally walks the corridors and staircases of the Duke's Head Hotel, identifiable by her distinctive red clothing.
The Story
Historical Evidence
The consistency of witness descriptions over many years provides the primary evidence for the Red Lady's existence. Multiple independent witnesses have described identical encounters with a woman in red clothing walking through specific areas of the hotel. The Georgian period setting of her story aligns with the hotel's construction date and the social conditions of the era.
Where to Encounter This Spirit
🔥 Most Active Areas
- Hotel corridors throughout the building
- Main staircases
- Older Georgian sections of the hotel
- Areas connecting different levels
- Historical reception areas
👁️ Common Sightings
- Woman in distinctive red clothing
- Figure walking purposefully through corridors
- Apparition climbing hotel staircases
- Brief appearances before fading
- Sense of sadness and searching
Paranormal Investigations
The Red Lady has been encountered by hotel staff and guests over many decades, with reports remaining remarkably consistent in describing her appearance and behavior. Local paranormal researchers occasionally investigate the hotel, often focusing on the corridors and staircases where she's most commonly seen.
🏰 Stay at This Haunted Hotel
The Dukes Head Hotel
King's Lynn, Norfolk
Experience The Red Lady's haunting firsthand by staying at this historic Built between 1683-1689 (Georgian era) hotel.