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The Grey Maid

Residual Haunting • Early 1900s

A kindly elderly housekeeper spirit who died in the hotel in the early 1900s and continues to tend to her duties, appearing in an outdated grey maid's uniform and always accompanied by the scent of musty lavender.

👻 Residual Haunting 📅 Early 1900s 🏰 The Maids Head Hotel

The Story

The Grey Maid appears as a petite woman in her mid-to-late 60s, wearing a grey Victorian-era maid's uniform that hasn't been used by the hotel for over a century. Staff describe her as a benevolent presence who seems to still be carrying out her housekeeping duties even in death. She's most commonly seen around the bar area, moving silently and purposefully as if checking that everything is in order. Her appearances are always accompanied by the distinctive scent of musty lavender, which staff have learned to recognize as a sign of her presence. Multiple witnesses have described identical encounters, lending credibility to her existence as a permanent resident of the hotel.

Historical Evidence

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The consistency of witness descriptions across decades provides strong evidence for this haunting. The Events Manager Sue's witnessed encounter was corroborated by reception staff. The distinctive Victorian-era uniform she wears is historically accurate for the early 1900s period when she supposedly worked at the hotel. The lavender scent is consistently reported by different witnesses who have had no prior knowledge of this detail.

Where to Encounter This Spirit

🔥 Most Active Areas

Bar area
Lobby and reception
Guest rooms (occasional appearances)
Restaurant area
Main corridors

👁️ Common Sightings

Elderly woman in grey Victorian maid's uniform
Silent, purposeful movement around bar area
Overwhelming scent of musty lavender
Gentle presence felt by guests in rooms
Occasional door closings and glass movements

Paranormal Investigations

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While no major television investigations have focused specifically on the Grey Maid, her presence is well-documented through decades of staff and guest testimonials. Local paranormal researchers regularly include the Maids Head in their investigations, often focusing on the bar area where she's most active.