Bristol England Hauntings #9: Girl on Horseback at Stoke Park

One of my books is called "Ghosts of England on a Medium's Vacation" and is all about the various ghosts I met when I took 2 vacations in England. Recently, Bristol Live in the UK ran a series about haunted places in Bristol, so on this blog,  you'll read about 1 each week for the next several weeks!      Meanwhile if you want to read about the ghosts I met (Queens, shop owners, members of the royal court, Tavern workers, Shakespeare's sister, and even a dog, check out my book on Amazon.com.  Now, onto the hauntings in Bristol, England:

The girl on horseback at Stoke Park

The Dower House

The Dower House, situated in Stoke Park, is one of Bristol's most recognisable buildings as it overlooks the M32 on the way in to the city.

Both the house and grounds of Stoke Park are believed to be haunted by one its former residents. Seventeen-year-old Elizabeth Somerset fell from her horse in 1760 and broke her neck. Her ghost is said to still ride around the park.

Walkers in the park often report hearing the sound of horses' hooves in the woodland, but no horses have had access to the land for decades.

 

Video: My Ghostly Tour Guide at Hever Castle: "Ghosts of England on a Medium's Vacation"

In the book "Ghosts of England on a Medium's Vacation" by me, Rob Gutro,  I wrote about my encounter with a ghost named "George" when I entered Hever Castle in the United Kingdom. Having no knowledge of the castle, and no idea who it was, I learned it was Queen Anne Boleyn's brother, who met a fateful end under the rule of Henry VIII, George shared a number of personal things with me and accompanied me through Hever Castle, acting as a ghostly tour guide. This video that I made outside the castle captures some of that, and the rest is in the book!
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/oa4rkg-nz9k


ABOUT "GHOSTS OF ENGLAND ON A MEDIUM'S VACATION by Rob Gutro: 

What happens when a medium goes on vacation? Can a medium simply switch off their ability at will? Well…not exactly. Rob Gutro is a medium/author/paranormal investigator and a scientist who has written 4 books about his encounters with human and animal ghosts and spirits.
    In this book, you will read about his experiences on two separate trips to the United Kingdom. England’s rich history and many epic battles have caused an over-abundance of residual emotional energy. Everywhere he traveled, he had a paranormal experience. He explored royal palaces and spent the night in haunted castles. He encountered the ghosts of historical figures including a queen, a prince, and a nobleman; and several ghosts even shared their pain of death experience with him. On one occasion, the doppelganger of a loved one provided directions when he became lost while driving in the countryside due to a malfunctioning GPS.
     But not all of his encounters were of the human variety: there was also a very special visit from a canine ghost. This book is intended to be more than just a collection of personal ghost stories. In addition to relating my ghostly encounters, he has also included a short narrative history of the places where the experiences occurred. After all, knowing the history of a place is key to understanding why a ghost has decided to stay behind.
    So, join Rob as he relates his encounters with the ghosts of England. Rob has written 4 other books about the paranormal, two about people (Ghosts and Spirits and Lessons Learned From Talking to the Dead) and 2 about pets (Pets and the Afterlife and Pets and the Afterlife 2). The books are available in paperback and e-book on Amazon.com.

An Amazon Review I Like for my new book "Kindred Spirits"

Reviewing books after you read them is helpful to others who may be searching for something in the genre. The more reviews a book gets on Amazon, the more visible it becomes to others, and I enjoy reading reviews for books I want to read, and I'm honored when others tell me what the found interesting and touching in the books I write. Here's one of the latest reviews for my book, Kindred Spirits, by Rob Gutro.
  (It's available on Amazon.com for $6.99 paperback and $3.49 kindle).
(My thanks to Mike for this review).

Mike Sykes

5.0 out of 5 starsFantastic book , a must read !

September 22, 2019

Format: Paperback Verified Purchase

I could not put this book down. I thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end. What an amazing story of a special bond that develops unexpectedly but not by coincidence ( because there’s no such as coincidences.) between Rob and a very special spirit Ed. The way Rob is able to channel Ed’s messages for him to help bring healing ,love ,laughter and confirmation that he like many other spirits that have crossed are still very much around us all the time . I highly recommend this book, I have only touched on a few things that I loved about this book, there truly is so much that I could go on about . You won’t be disappointed, and maybe it’s not a coincidence that your meant to purchase this book , or that your reading this review .

In Memory of my friend: Mary (Peduzzi) Lenzen of Lakes Region Humane Society

Mary Lenzen

On Sept. 25th, my friend Mary passed away and joined those she loves on the other side. I was fortunate to meet Mary a  couple of years ago, when she contacted me to do a lecture on how pets communicate from the afterlife, based on 2 of my books. In addition to many things she did, she also managed the Lakes Region Humane Society in Ossipee, New Hampshire. She loved animals with all her heart, and of course, she is surrounded by them now.
    I'm publishing this today, October 11, because it's also her BIRTHDAY. I know she'll be around her loved ones giving them signs. She already gave me one.

A MESSAGE FROM MARY -  As a medium, its a gift that spirits are able to communicate with me and Mary already came through to me. She was as short as I am, so it was no surprise that she showed me she was safely and happy on the other side in the light, and surrounded by so many, many dogs and cats in spirit that she was actually jumping up and down and waving like crazy so I could see her!  I conveyed this message and image to Mary's friend (and mine), Celeste, who understood it was a perfect sign from Mary.

Below is Mary's obituary, so you can learn about this really wonderful person, who is now a spirit looking over so many people and animals from the other side.
Rob Gutro 

Mary (Peduzzi) Lenzen of Lakes Region Humane Society

Mary peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 while residing in East Wakefield, NH. She was born to Claire Turco Peduzzi and the late Everett O. Peduzzi in Westerly, RI. She began her education at Immaculate Conception School and later transitioned to the Westerly Public School System graduating from Westerly High School in 1973. Mary graduated from the University of Rhode Island earning a Bachelor of Arts, High Distinction. She completed her post-graduate work at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earning a Master of Science in Computer Science.

She married Kurt, the love of her life, on May 2, 1981. Mary was dedicated to her profession and established lifelong friendships on a global spectrum. She had a long and productive career at Pfizer, lnc. beginning as a chemist and continuing in Clinical Research as Head of Database Administration and Clinical Data Standards. She was a pioneer and leader in establishing clinical data standards throughout the pharmaceutical industry as well as a charter member of CDISC (Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium, a nonprofit organization that develops and supports global data standards to improve the quality and interoperability of medical research and healthcare). She was also employed at BBN as part of her journey. After retiring from Pfizer, Mary worked for Octagon Research Solutions where she led CDISC training initiatives worldwide.

LRHS

Mary was instrumental in assuring that family events were memorable. She organized several Turco/Federico family reunions and Peduzzi gatherings. She was known as the "Queen" of holiday pitch card games and it didn't matter if she was on a losing team, as long as laughter was pervasive. She insured the success of family ventures by providing financial support including Kathy Turco's film documentary "Spirit of the Arctic". In addition, Mary was an active fundraiser for various causes such as the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation even while experiencing this disease herself. Mary was determined to help others despite her own pain. She was a volunteer and past board member of this nonprofit organization which directs 100% of gross fundraising dollars directly to breast cancer research.

Mary enjoyed her retirement in East Wakefield and she frequently volunteered, especially concerning the care of animals and education of the watershed ecology. She often applied her technical knowledge of computers to various organizations such as The Food Pantry GED program and The Lakes Region Humane Society of which she was President.

Lakes Region Human Society

She was predeceased by her sister, Geraldyn Peduzzi. She is survived by her husband, Kurt; mother, Claire; brothers, Peter (Linda) and Everett; sisters, Judy O'Connell (Michael) and Claudia; nephews, Andrew O'Connell, David and Nathan Peduzzi; nieces, Elizabeth Ziniti (Tom), Jackie O'Connell and Jenna Peduzzi; and great nephews, Noah and Luke Ziniti.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, October 12 from 11:00 to 1:00 at Avery-Storti Funeral Home located at 88 Columbia Street, Wakefield, RI 02879 followed by a reception.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made in Mary's name to The Lakes Region Humane Society, P.O. Box 655, Ossipee, NH O3864, Attn: Megan Williams, Managing Director.


 For guest book and condolences, averystortifuneralhome.com.

Published in The Westerly Sun from Oct. 4 to Oct. 5, 2019

IGT Paranormal Investigation - An Energy Doorway!

    In one investigation, the Inspired Ghost Tracking group (of which I am one of the mediums) went on an investigation in a building in Virginia. The owner of the building called us to determine the noises and appearances of figures that were seen as the building being was being renovated. In this short clip, I was narrating and speaking about a doorway where a male apparition was spotted. Troy C., another medium with Inspired also explains about his experiences.
   I felt as if the doorway contained a lot of energy, like an ocean wave. That's a somewhat common feeling when it comes to energy and the paranormal. Entities or residual energy can provide that same feeling.
   To learn more about energy, entities, and ghosts, check out my book "Lessons Learned from Talking to the Dead" or "Ghosts and Spirits" both  available on Amazon.com *under $10!* in paperback and e-book.

 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/BenNkkxA2aw

ARLNH Cat Needing Forever Home: Meet Birch

Recently I visited the Animal Rescue League of NH in Bedford where I lectured about how pets
 communicate from the afterlife. I learned that there are many cats and dogs who are seeking forever homes, and today, I'm going to spotlight a beautiful cat named Birch.

ARLNH WEBSITE: 
https://www.rescueleague.org/cats
ABOUT BIRCH - If you are looking for a socially awkward companion, you have come to the right place. We are a-plenty. Me and all my pals came from a situation with a lot of other cats, and not a lot of people to spend our time with. We have learned that cats = good, and humans = scary. But we are young, and we are willing to learn new things. Although we may look like your average pick up and cuddle kittens, we enjoy our personal space, and appreciate when folks take their time getting to know us. It's not fun when someone comes on too strong, y'know?

   There are lots of things that can help us get to know each other. The biggest one is food! Giving us valuable treats will help us see that you are here to bring us good things. Play will also help us be brave and come out of our shell- when the instincts kick in, we forget we are scared. Having a home without small children or dogs (who we have never encountered) will really help us adjust to house cat life. 
   Usually, kittens are easier in pairs. But you know when you are socially awkward and you go to a party to try to broaden your horizons, but then you see your other socially awkward friend and you end up hanging out with them in a corner all night and not meeting anyone new? Yeah, that phenomenon happens to us cats, too. We LOVE cats, but we would do better with a more extroverted friend. Like if you have a kitty at home that loves you and trusts you, they could teach us to do the same! Our friends here, however, simply enable our awkward nature.
   We will need lots of dedicated time, a quiet place and lots of food to come out of our shell...but we promise you will be so rewarded when we begin to trust. Whaddaya think, awkward together?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Birch#431150 

Breed   Domestic Medium Hair

Estimated Age 4 months

Spayed/Neutered   Yes

Gender   Female

Color   Grey/Grey

Adoption Fee $175

Bristol England Hauntings #8: Warrior Monk of Temple Back Fire Station

One of my books is called "Ghosts of England on a Medium's Vacation" and is all about the various ghosts I met when I took 2 vacations in England. Recently, Bristol Live in the UK ran a series about haunted places in Bristol, so on this blog,  you'll read about 1 each week for the next several weeks!      Meanwhile if you want to read about the ghosts I met (Queens, shop owners, members of the royal court, Tavern workers, Shakespeare's sister, and even a dog, check out my book on Amazon.com.  Now, onto the hauntings in Bristol, England: 

The warrior monk of Temple Back Fire Station

Temple Back Fire Station

It's not just old buildings that boast their very own ghosts. The relatively modern fire brigade headquarters at Temple Back has a haunted history, too.

Ghosts have been sighted at the building over the years. In 1975 alone, there were at least nine sightings of a ghost which was so real that is was often mistaken for somebody playing a prank.

The ghost is believed to be one of the Knights Templar, the warrior monks who were persecuted in the fourteenth century because of their power.

The Knights used to own the Temple area, so it's feasible that the walking knight was disturbed when the land was redeveloped for the fire brigade.

Visit to Capitol Theatre - Ghost #2 The Stocky Man

The Stocky male ghost I sketched

Yesterday I told you about my Sept 27-28, participation in the Spirits Through Time Paranormal Fair, in Chambersburg, PA where I spoke about 2 of my books, "Pets and the Afterlife" and signed books. I introduced you to a female ghost I encountered in the last blog. Today, you'll meet the male ghost I ran into in the 1920's Capitol Theatre during a paranormal investigation.

THE MALE GHOST - As I entered the 800 seat theatre, I immediately felt foggy headed. I sensed that there was a male ghost there. I immediately saw a man in his late 40s/early 50s. He said he was an actor, but he didn't seem like he was being honest... I think he wanted to be an actor. He was stocky and bearded. He said he "performed" here. I think he meant that he was working here (he loved theatre and film). 

SKETCHING HIM  - Whenever I go on paranormal investigations, sometimes ghosts will show me what they look like, in my mind. In the case of this ghost, he did show me! So, I took out my sketch book and put together a quick sketch. 

The 800 seat theatre

 SHARING PAIN -    Sometimes ghosts will convey pain they experienced to help prove their identity. This ghost made me feel a sharp pain in my heart and told me that he died of a heart attack. He also suddenly made me feel pain in my right leg and said that he had fallen off the stage once when he was walking across it.
 A NAME - The male ghost didn't tell me his name but he did say the name "Leslie." 

outside the Capitol Theatre

I know that can be both a man's or woman's name, but I didn't get the sense it was his name. It could be his wife, girlfriend, mother, or some other female or a male he knew in life. Why he conveyed that name is a mystery I couldn't solve.  


WHERE HE GREW UP -  One other thing he mentioned was that he was originally from Carlisle, Pennsylvania. I looked it up on a map when I returned home and learned that Carlisle is west of Harrisburg, and only about 33 miles from Chambersburg, so that would be feasible for someone to find work in a theatre that distance away from where they grew up. What's interesting here is that I don't know anything about the geography of Pennsylvania and I had no idea where Carlisle was located in terms of Chambersburg. 

Inside the front doors of the Capitol Theatre (my table was to the left)

Ghost #1 - Capitol Theatre, Chambersburg, PA

1937 woman's hairstyle

On Sept 27-28, I participated in the Spirits Through Time Paranormal Fair, in Chambersburg, PA where I spoke about 2 of my books, "Pets and the Afterlife" and signed books. The location was an amazing theatre called the Capitol Theatre, and it's haunted. On the first night, my friend Bill and I joined the local "Ghost Pit" group for a Paranormal Investigation of the theatre (both co-sponsored the event). I encountered 2 ghosts. In today's blog you'll read about the first ghost, learn about the theatre and when YOU can also investigate it's ghosts! 

THE FEMALE GHOST - There were about 30 people on the paranormal investigation of the theatre. The lights were turned out and we were split into two groups. 
  As Bill and I neared the stage I heard a woman's voice in my head. She told me she worked at the theatre in 1937. When she gave me the date, I didn't know when the theatre was opened. It opened in 1920. She made me feel a choking feeling, anxious.  She told me that she was assaulted when she left work at the theatre one night. She said she went out the back exit (where the parking lot is today) and walked down the narrow street behind the theatre. It was there where she was jumped by a man in the dark (it was night-time). She told me she ran back to the theatre afterward and apparently when she died, she came back to the theatre because it was a safe place.  She was distressed in her communications so when she said her name it sounded like an "L" sound. Perhaps Eloise, Elise, Lise, or even Liz. It was difficult to hear her. She was distressed and fearful of going outside... or apparently into the light to cross over.


WHERE IS IT LOCATED? Capitol Theatre is at 159 S Main St, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201- midway between Gettysburg, PA and Hagerstown, MD.


THEATRE HISTORY -Opened on February 3, 1927 with Norma Shearer in “The Waning Sex,” The theater didn't close since then except for brief periods in 1945 and 2992 for redecorating and renovations. There's an orchestra pit with a Moller Theater Pipe Organ. In 1985 it was privately purchased and went from showing films to live theatre. 

YOU CAN INVESTIGATE THE THEATRE! - The next regular paranormal investigation will take place on… Nov. 9, 2019 | Investigation: 4pm – 7pm 
PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION w/ THE GHOST PIT - Participate in an actual investigation of the Capitol Theater led by The Ghost Pit. See if you can make contact with Wilfred or catch a performance by the Lady in White. Small group sizes with each lead-investigator. Includes an onsite evidence review. Investigation is limited to 30 people: https://www.thecapitoltheatre.org/paranormal-investigation/

PART 2: THE MALE GHOST OF THE CAPITOL THEATRE

Pictures from the Washington Metro Dachtoberfest

Rob, Josie Naclerio Author, Stuie and Bailey

 Earlier today at the Washington Metro Dachtoberfest at the Frederick Fairgrounds , 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MD, I was signing books, talking to folks and

Stuie the festival Ambassador, and brother Bailey

gave a 30 minute overview of How Pets Communicate from the Afterlife (based on my 2 "Pets and the Afterlife" books. 

Carabinieri (Italian Police) Romance series.

    I also got to hang out with my very good friend and Romance Author Josie Naclerio who wrote 3 books in her Carabinieri (Italian Police) Romance series. 
   I got to edit her first book, Love in Ruins, and it is awesome!!! I told her it should be made into a movie. It's THAT great!  You need to check her facebook page AND get her books! 

PLEASE LIKE Josie's facebook page: 

https://www.facebook.com/Josie-Naclerio-Author-2192405504134478/

costumes!

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Rob and Stuie

Josie and Stuie

 INFO ABOUT THE EVENT:  
https://washingtonmetrodachtoberfest.org/