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The TERRIBLE CASE of the HAMMERSMITH GHOST #22
Dec 6, 2024 ·
14m 11s
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#HammersmithGhost #LondonHistory #SupernaturalTales The Hammersmith ghost haunting, which captivated London's imagination in 1803-1804, led to a tragic murder. A watchman and local residents formed a patrol to hunt down a...
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#HammersmithGhost #LondonHistory #SupernaturalTales The Hammersmith ghost haunting, which captivated London's imagination in 1803-1804, led to a tragic murder. A watchman and local residents formed a patrol to hunt down a mysterious figure, believed to be a ghost, that had been terrorizing the streets. On January 3, 1804, Francis Smith, convinced he had encountered the ghost, shot and killed an innocent man. This event led to a trial, which revealed that the "ghost" was simply a man in disguise. The haunting story of the Hammersmith ghost remains a key part of London's folklore, highlighting the dangers of fear and superstition.
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