Stapenhill means "steep hill " in old Anglo saxon. A location so well thought of by the Anglo Saxons. It was their graveyard . So a place with a lot of potential for ghosts. Attracted those by stories of vampires and witches in this small once village we started to research.
This included asking my good friend psychic medium Ian Griffiths. To undertake a psychic walk with me prior to writing the script. This was to be a shock because although I knew that Stapenhill was very haunted. I did not realize how much.
AS well the ghost legend Alice Goodridge (the Stapenhill witch ) talked about on the Burton ghost walk. The legendary Drakelow vampire who according to local legend resting place is in Stapenhill. There is a lot more spirits in this location.Including a ghost ship the blue ladysad Victorian girl to name a few.
Shapira scrolls
The Shapira scroll
On research into the walk it was not only to find a lot of Ghosts and of course a lot of stories to go along with them.It was to also find a large amount of mysteries and secrets.This included connections with the peaky blinders but also the American mafia. A secret sealed room and one of the greatest mysteries of all time and antiquity of the world the shapira scroll.
Booking the walk
The walk starts at 7 pm at the Barley Mow Stapenhill. It finishes at 8 pm at the same place . The walk is in November it is mainly outside so it is advised to wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather. The walk is mainly on paved areas but does involve going up slight inclines.
To book the event go to www.burtonghostandhistorywalk.co.uk
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Barley Mow, Barley Mow, 30 Main St, Stapenhill, Burton upon Trent, Burton-on-Trent DE15 9AP, United Kingdom, Burton Upon Tren
