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Unseen Rocker

Poltergeist • Unknown

A peculiar haunting at The Angel in Lavenham involves a rocking chair by the fireplace that reportedly moves on its own, attributed to a gentle, unseen spirit.

👻 Poltergeist 📅 Unknown 🏰 The Angel Hotel

The Story

One of the unique ghostly manifestations at The Angel in Lavenham is the 'Unseen Rocker.' This phenomenon centers around an old rocking chair situated by the fireplace in the pub's snug. Staff and some patrons have reported finding the chair gently swaying on its own, particularly after closing time when the pub is quiet. No visual apparition is directly associated with this movement, leading to speculation that it could be 'The Old Landlady' enjoying her favorite spot, or perhaps another gentle, unseen spirit. Locals sometimes affectionately greet 'the Angel' when they notice the chair moving, treating it as a familiar and harmless occurrence.

Historical Evidence

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Multiple eyewitness accounts from bar staff and regular patrons of the rocking chair moving without apparent cause. The chair is a known feature of the pub, and its unexplained movements are part of the inn's accepted folklore.

Where to Encounter This Spirit

🔥 Most Active Areas

  • Snug by the fireplace in the pub (location of the rocking chair)

👁️ Common Sightings

  • Rocking chair gently swaying on its own
  • Creaking floorboards near the chair as if someone stood up (with no one visible)

Paranormal Investigations

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This phenomenon is primarily anecdotal, part of the inn's charming ghost stories rather than a subject of formal paranormal investigation.

🏰 Stay at This Haunted Hotel

The Angel Hotel

Babergh District, Suffolk

Experience Unseen Rocker's haunting firsthand by staying at this historic Circa 1420 hotel.

👻 Quick Facts

Type: Poltergeist
Era: Unknown
Active Areas: 1
Hotel: Circa 1420

🕯️ 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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