Queen’s House Ghost

The Queen’s House Ghost is one of the most famous spirit photographs on record was taken in 1966 at the Queen’s House in Greenwich, England. There is no tradition of the 17th-century house being haunted. The photograph was taken by two Canadian tourists, R.W. Hardy, a retired clergyman, and his wife, who were visiting the house. They took numerous photographs, including one of the Tulip Staircase, which at the time seemed to be empty. When the photograph was developed something amazing appeared: one or perhaps two cowled, ghostly figures.

The film and negative were examined by experts, who could detect no signs of tampering or technical interference. No natural explanation could be given for the photograph. The Hardys were especially surprised by the photo, as they had no interest in ghosts. After the photograph was publicized, employees at the house reported having seen strange figures near the staircase and hearing phantom footsteps. The case was investigated by Peter Underwood. Queen’s House is now part of the National Maritime Museum.

SOURCE:

The Encyclopedia of Ghosts and Spirits– Written by Rosemary Ellen Guiley – September 1, 2007