Shrewsbury's Ghostly Inhabitants - County of Shropshire, UK.
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BBC TV reports on Shrewsbury's ghostly inhabitants on Oct 2009. Male & Female figures in period costumes roam Rowley's House. The Timber framed building dates from the Reign of Elizabeth 1st. located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK.
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Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/02/2016
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Two costumed figures share this timber framed & brick building, Once owned by William Rowley, a wealthy Merchant. In 1681 Rowley decided to build an extension to his home, which was the first brick house in Shrewsbury. For centuries the building has been known as Rowley's House.

The house became the County Museum, (now relocated) Rowley's House is vacant at the moment but due to become part of the campus of Shropshire University. (See Shropshire Star report.) (visit link)

The Information from the BBC report are shown below;
"Rowley's House A ghostly couple are said to haunt Rowley's House.
Shrewsbury's wealth of historic buildings means there are plenty of places for ghosts to lurk.

The lady in fine period costume has been seen to rest upon a bed displayed upstairs. She was also seen at the bed's original location in the building.
The other visitor is a male who seems oblivious to the lady - a lovers' tiff perhaps?

He is in a costume of the same period but has been seen long before her arrival and was "attending" the house long before it became a museum." Text Source; (visit link)
Type of publication: Television

When was the article reported?: 10/28/2009

Publication: BBC TV Shropshire

Article Url: [Web Link]

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How widespread was the article reported?: regional

News Category: Editorial

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