Ghost Hunt At Shaw House, Newbury
£20.00 – £50.00
Shaw House in Newbury, West Berkshire stands as a remarkable example of Elizabethan architecture with a rich and varied history spanning over four centuries. Built in 1581 by successful clothier Thomas Dolman, this grand estate has witnessed significant historical events and accumulated numerous paranormal legends.
The house’s history began with the Dolman family’s prosperity in the cloth trade. Its strategic location unfortunately placed it at the center of the Second Battle of Newbury in October 1644 during the English Civil War. While the structure survived unscathed, hundreds of soldiers perished in the surrounding grounds — events that many believe contribute to the reported supernatural phenomena.
After standing vacant for decades, the estate was purchased in 1728 by James Brydges, the Duke of Chandos, who enhanced the grounds while respecting the original Dolman framework. The property underwent a dramatic transformation during World War II when it was requisitioned for military use, housing over 200 British, American, and Canadian troops—many of whom later participated in the D-Day landings.
Berkshire County Council acquired the property in 1949, converting it into a school for local children. However, structural concerns forced its evacuation in 1985, marking another chapter in the building’s storied existence. Shaw House is distinguished by its remarkable paranormal claims, particularly the numerous reports of full-bodied apparitions throughout the building.
Visitors and staff have reported:
- Mysterious blue orbs of light floating through various rooms
- The spectral “Grey Lady” appearing in upper chambers
- Echoing screams attributed to a housemaid allegedly killed in a tunnel collapse (the tunnel supposedly connected Shaw House to Donnington Castle)
- The sounds of soldiers marching inside the building
- An unsettling sensation of being watched when alone in the house
These persistent reports have cemented Shaw House’s reputation as one of Berkshire’s most haunted historical landmarks, where the past seems reluctant to release its hold on the present.
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