For over 500 years, Gainsborough Old Hall has stood overlooking the River Trent, witnessing royal visits, civil war, religious upheaval, and centuries of local history.

In this episode of Of Folk & Phantoms, we explore one of England's best-preserved medieval manor houses and uncover the legends that have made it one of Lincolnshire's most intriguing haunted locations.

Discover the remarkable story of the hall built by Sir Thomas Burgh, the visit of King Henry VIII and Catherine Howard, the connections to the Pilgrim Fathers, and the role Gainsborough played during the English Civil War.

We also investigate the darker side of the hall, including reports of the mysterious Grey Lady, unexplained footsteps, ghostly voices, shadow figures, and the strange witches' marks carved into the building's ancient timbers. Were these symbols created to protect the house from supernatural forces, or do they reveal something deeper about the fears of Tudor England?

Join us as we separate history from legend and explore the fascinating intersection of folklore, paranormal experiences, medieval belief, and modern investigation.

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