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Ghosts of Ruthin gaol’s ghoulish past

Published date: 02 February 2011 |
Published by: Natalie Jones


Ruthin Gaol 

FOOTSTEPS, voices and slamming cell doors, are you brave enough to join the Ruthin Gaol ghost hunt?


Ruthin Gaol holds a dark history of torture, brutality and squalid conditions for murderers and the most revered criminals of its time.


The gaol was originally built in 1654 but became inhabitable by 1775, a new building was then built on the same site, incarcerating 100 prisoners.


All prisoners were housed together in the poorest conditions.


The last hanging was on February 16, 1903, where the execution of William Hughes, from Denbigh, was witnessed by six people.
 

The prison closed in 1916 and was left empty until the council acquired it in 1926.


The buildings was then used as a library and offices up until World War II where it was used as a munitions factory, and then later as council offices and eventually as it is today.


There have been numerous paranormal experiences with many people reporting seeing and hearing unusual things.


With reports of cell doors slamming one at a time, and the footsteps and voices of a brutal gaoler who used to be revered by all that were housed there.
 

Join the Compass Paranormal team and guest medium as they attempt to evoke the contact of the many spirits that still haunt the gaol.

Then team will carry out experiments of new and old techniques to encourage paranormal activity.
 

Dare you volunteer to be part of some of their more extreme experiments?
 

"As with all our events you will have the opportunity to break down into smaller groups and carry out your own investigation, with the help and guidance of our team," said a spokeswoman from Compass Paranormal.
 

"Our ghost hunting equipment will all be made available for your use, and you will be shown how to use it effectively.


"You are welcome to bring any ghost hunting equipment of your own, and don't forget your camera and / or camcorder."
 

The investigation will be held on Saturday, March 12, from 9pm - 3am.


For further information email compassparanormalevents@live.co.uk or call 0115 8292838.

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