Rachel Hayward

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Author of The Lock House Haunting, Paranormal Investigator

Rachel grew up on the River Thames at Cookham Lock where her father was a Lock Keeper for nearly 30 years. Not only was this an unique experience but the house itself was haunted and was the topic of her book The Lock House Haunting.
When she moved to Gloucestershire in the early 1990s it was not long before she became involved in the Paranormal again and as a result formed the team ROPE (Researchers of Paranormal Events. ) Although small the team have collaborated extensively with other teams including South Bristol Paranormal and believe in honesty, integrity and respect. They have also been running an unusual experiment combining Zenner Cards with a Ouija Board for the last five years with some intriguing results...

In the Shadow of the Forest: Ellen Hayward's Witch Trial
Feb. 16, 2024

In the Shadow of the Forest: Ellen Hayward's Witch Trial

Ellen Hayward was born in 1838 at Arlingham on the east bank of the Severn in Gloucestershire. By 1901, Ellen had given up dressmaking and named her occupation on the census as a herbalist. Over the following years she became...

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Lights, Camera, Haunt: Guy Gilbert's 'My Ghostly Footsteps' Documentary
Jan. 12, 2024

Lights, Camera, Haunt: Guy Gilbert's 'My Ghostly Footsteps' Documenta…

"My Ghostly Footsteps," is the brainchild of the acclaimed filmmaker Guy Gilbert and available on Amazon Prime and other streaming platforms. As a young boy, Guy was no stranger to the supernatural. In fact, he was downright ...

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Experimenting With Spirit Communication
Feb. 3, 2023

Experimenting With Spirit Communication

Joining me today is Rachel Hayward. Rachel grew up on the River Thames at Cookham Lock where her father was a Lock Keeper for nearly 30 years. Not only was this an unique experience but the house itself was haunted and was th...

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