THE GALLERIES OF JUSTICE, Nottingham
- Former inmates return once more -
FRIDAY NIGHT EVENT
with PHIL WHYMAN- 'Most Haunted'
HISTORY
Housed in the Grade II listed Shire Hall, The Galleries of Justice in the heart of Nottinghams City centre needs no introduction to many DHN regulars who return time and again with us to this magnificent location; reputedly Nottinghams most haunted builiding.
There has been a court on the present site of the Galleries of Justice since the late 1300's and documentation tells of a prison here c1449. The building was one of the few places that you could have been tried, convicted, imprisoned and executed all on the same premises; hangings took place in the area of the main entrance steps!
In Victorian times the Galleries of Justice housed two courtrooms where many a villain was handed their punishment and either transported to work hard labour in foreign lands or worse...
The courtrooms remain to this day, along with many other original parts of the Galleries; the washroom, cells, courtyard - complete with buried bodies underfoot.
GHOSTS & HAUNTINGS
The Galleries of Justice has long had a reputation for being the most haunted building in the City of Nottingham, and there have been numerous reported incidents of ghosts, hauntings and paranormal activity.
THE COURTROOM GHOSTS
Several people have been witness to shadowy forms moving in the main courtroom, especially around the baclony area overlooking the court itself. Workmen who were working here complained of someone in the balcony area watching them, only for the figure to disappear - there was only a night watchmen in the building with them. During a DHN event, a number of people saw a figure wearing dark, hooded clothing at the back of the courts; nobody on the event was wearing the clothing described.
THE PRISON AREAS
Footsteps, voices and strange sensations have been experienced in the prison cell areas and cell doors have been know to open and close by themselves.
One DHN participant clearly heard somebody shout their name and even shouted back in reply - but nobody from the investigation team had shouted them in the first place!
THE PRISONER EXERCISE YARD
Buried beneath the flagstones are the bodies of several who tried out the hangmans noose. It is in this area that feelings of depression and foreboding are felt. The form of a small child has been seen here too. Located in the exercise yard is the Transportation exhibition, where several people have experienced small objects being thrown and shuffling noises. Just off the exercise yard lies perhaps the worst prison cell within the Galleries of Justice, known as the 'Pits' - a holding cell which is basically a hole in the ground where prisoners where thrown. The only way out was the way they came in - ten feet high above them and barred.
THE BATH HOUSE & LAUNDRY AREA
In this area people have heard bangs and thuds and have felt most uncomfortable. Movement of trigger objects has been known in this area. Light anomalies and cold spots are also felt.
THE MEDIEVAL CAVES
A medieval cave system exists in the bowels of the Galleries of Justice. Voices, movement and smells have been witnessed here. During our last visit - and upon asking - an object appeared to be thrown.
One of the strangest incidents here involved a phantom cat; noises were heard coming from the area and when investigated there were cat paw prints visible- only they started and ended in the middle of the floor with no way for such an animal to escape without being seen by participants!
OTHER REPORTED INCIDENTS:
Shadows and footsteps in the Courtyard
Unexplained bangings and noises
Discarnate voices
Cold spots
Light anomalies
Doors shutting and opening
Strange smells
Trigger objects moving
Unexplained feelings of depression and foreboding
Joining Phil Whyman and Dead Haunted Nights will give you EXCLUSIVE access on the night to THE GALLERIES of JUSTICE and the phenomena within..
YOUR DH EVENT INCLUDES:
Overnight paranormal investigation with author and 'Most Haunted' expert Phil Whyman Phil will give a brief explanation of investigation equipment and theories for its usage as well as leading investigation groups throughout the night.
A familiarisation tour of the building in lit conditions prior to the lights going out. Participation in vigils and paranormal experiments (participation is optional).
Snacks and refreshments - hot & cold.
Use of paranormal investigation equipment will be provided throughout the event and there will be a post investigation discussion of any paranormal activity encountered.
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