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Historical Heritage of bedfordshire

Explore 3 detailed historical articles from bedfordshire's most historic hotels. From medieval origins to modern preservation, discover the rich heritage of this remarkable county.

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20th Century Read Article

A reputation for strange occurrences develops, including poltergeist activity and sightings of apparitions.

The Knife & Cleaver From Butcher's Arms to Haunted Inn: A Paranormal History
Modern Era Read Article

The story of the 'disembodied hand' is logged in The Paranormal Database, cementing the inn's status as a credibly haunted location.

The Knife & Cleaver From Butcher's Arms to Haunted Inn: A Paranormal History

Operates as a boutique inn and gastropub, with a well-documented and multi-faceted haunting.

The Knife & Cleaver From Butcher's Arms to Haunted Inn: A Paranormal History
16th century Read Article

Building constructed, possibly dating back to this period

The White Hart The White Hart: Centuries of Hospitality on Dunstable Street
18th-19th centuries Read Article

Peak period as coaching inn serving travellers

The White Hart The White Hart: Centuries of Hospitality on Dunstable Street
20th century Read Article

Modernisation and continued operation as hotel

The White Hart The White Hart: Centuries of Hospitality on Dunstable Street
Present day Read Article

Operating as 4-star boutique hotel with Grade II listing

The White Hart The White Hart: Centuries of Hospitality on Dunstable Street

A pub is likely operating on site, with parish records showing the burial of Leon Cuthbert, 'butcher and publican'.

The Knife & Cleaver From Butcher's Arms to Haunted Inn: A Paranormal History

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The Brooks Family Tragedy: Historical Foundation of Flitwick Manor's Hauntings

Flitwick Manor Hotel

📍 Flitwick, Bedfordshire
Brooks family Flitwick Manor

The documented history of the Brooks family at Flitwick Manor, particularly the tragic loss of Mary Ann Brooks in 1848, provides the historical foundation for the manor's most compelling ghost stories.

8 min read
7 events

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Brooks family F... Mary Ann Brooks... John Thomas Bro... +2 more

From Butcher's Arms to Haunted Inn: A Paranormal History

The Knife & Cleaver

📍 Houghton Conquest, Bedfordshire
Knife & Cleaver paranormal history

Delve into the layered paranormal history of The Knife & Cleaver. From its 18th-century origins as The Butcher's Arms to a major 2008 investigation that documented multiple entities, poltergeist activity, and the famous 'disembodied hand'.

4 min read
7 events

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Knife & Cleaver... Butcher's Arms ... Luton Paranorma... +4 more

The White Hart: Centuries of Hospitality on Dunstable Street

The White Hart

📍 Ampthill, Bedfordshire
white hart hotel history

Explore the rich heritage of The White Hart Hotel, a Grade II listed coaching inn that has served travellers in Ampthill for centuries.

6 min read
4 events

Topics:

white hart hote... ampthill coachi... dunstable stree... +2 more

Historic Hotels in bedfordshire

Flitwick Manor Hotel

Flitwick, Bedfordshire

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The Knife & Cleaver

Houghton Conquest, Bedfordshire

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The White Hart

Ampthill, Bedfordshire

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