The Borley Rectory

Borley Rectory, built in 1862, was famously called “the most haunted house in England”. Legends of a ghostly nun and headless coachman were bolstered by reports of poltergeist activity like bell-ringing and wall-writing. Researcher Harry Price’s work brought international fame, though his methods were later challenged by skeptics who alleged he faked phenomena. While a 1939 fire destroyed the house, the site's controversial legacy continues to grip the public.