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Haunting

Raynham Hall

One of the world's most famous ghost photographs was taken here in 1936. The Brown Lady descends the staircase, wearing a brown brocade dress. She's been seen by royalty and photographers.

1686 - Present
Norfolk, England
100+ witnesses

Raynham Hall is home to the famous Brown Lady ghost.

The Ghost

The Brown Lady:

  • Dorothy Walpole
  • Imprisoned for adultery
  • Died in house
  • Haunts the staircase

The Photograph

The 1936 image:

  • Country Life photographers
  • Never debunked
  • World famous

Sources