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Background imageGhostly Collection: Father time went flying out. from Italian Fairy Tales, by Lilia E. Romano

Father time went flying out. from Italian Fairy Tales, by Lilia E. Romano
IL262846 Father time went flying out. from Italian Fairy Tales, by Lilia E. Romano, published by Raphael Tuck & Sons (colour litho) by Davie

Background imageGhostly Collection: The Solitude of Christ, 1897 (oil on wood)

The Solitude of Christ, 1897 (oil on wood)
3506790 The Solitude of Christ, 1897 (oil on wood) by Osbert, Alphonse (1857-1939); 37.5x56 cm; Private Collection; Photo eFine Art Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageGhostly Collection: The Nightmare, 1881 (charcoal on paper)

The Nightmare, 1881 (charcoal on paper)
1196595 The Nightmare, 1881 (charcoal on paper) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 45.9x36.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageGhostly Collection: Nightmare; Cauchemar, 1901 (pencil, ink and w / c on paper)

Nightmare; Cauchemar, 1901 (pencil, ink and w / c on paper)
1195772 Nightmare; Cauchemar, 1901 (pencil, ink and w/c on paper) by Zichy, Mihaly von (1827-1906); 18.5x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Zichy)

Background imageGhostly Collection: L Apparition (charcoal on paper)

L Apparition (charcoal on paper)
1768085 L Apparition (charcoal on paper) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 44.5x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: L Apparition. Odilon Redon (1840-1916). Charcoal on paper

Background imageGhostly Collection: The Vision at the Martyrs Well (oil on canvas)

The Vision at the Martyrs Well (oil on canvas)
CH402277 The Vision at the Martyrs Well (oil on canvas) by Boughton, George Henry (1833-1905); 166.4x102.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Background imageGhostly Collection: The Rendez-vous, 1892 (pen, ink & w / c on paper)

The Rendez-vous, 1892 (pen, ink & w / c on paper)
CH378301 The Rendez-vous, 1892 (pen, ink & w/c on paper) by Schwabe, Carlos (1866-1926); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageGhostly Collection: The Visit, (oil on canvas)

The Visit, (oil on canvas)
985493 The Visit, (oil on canvas) by Stewart, Julius Leblanc (1855-1919); 130.2x96.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visit. Julius Leblanc Stewart (1855-1919). Oil on canvas

Background imageGhostly Collection: St, (oil on canvas)

St, (oil on canvas)
657490 St, (oil on canvas) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: St. Jacques, Dieppe. Walter Richard Sickert (1860-1942). Oil on canvas

Background imageGhostly Collection: Lenore, Les Morts Vont Vite, (oil on canvas)

Lenore, Les Morts Vont Vite, (oil on canvas)
651336 Lenore, Les Morts Vont Vite, (oil on canvas) by Scheffer, Ary (1795-1858); 55x70 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lenore, Les Morts Vont Vite. Ary Scheffer (1795-1858). Oil on canvas

Background imageGhostly Collection: Faces in the City, c. 1925 (watercolour and pen and ink on paper)

Faces in the City, c. 1925 (watercolour and pen and ink on paper)
656015 Faces in the City, c.1925 (watercolour and pen and ink on paper) by Filonov, Pavel Nikolaevich (1883-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faces in the City. Pavel Filonov (1883-1941)

Background imageGhostly Collection: Portrait Head of a Lady, (black and red chalks heightened with white on buff paper)

Portrait Head of a Lady, (black and red chalks heightened with white on buff paper)
651872 Portrait Head of a Lady, (black and red chalks heightened with white on buff paper) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); 25.5x19.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait Head of a Lady)

Background imageGhostly Collection: Album of forty-eight drawings (WA1939. 9. 1 - 48)

Album of forty-eight drawings (WA1939. 9. 1 - 48)
1217457 Album of forty-eight drawings (WA1939.9.1 - 48) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 20.1x13.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageGhostly Collection: 'Her Guardian Angel', (stereograph)

"Her Guardian Angel", (stereograph)
884528 " Her Guardian Angel", (stereograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageGhostly Collection: The Phantom Ship, c. 1889 (oil on canvas)

The Phantom Ship, c. 1889 (oil on canvas)
Ma447088 The Phantom Ship, c.1889 (oil on canvas) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 43.75 x 53 inches cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageGhostly Collection: Ghost of Goose, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Ghost of Goose, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731101 Ghost of Goose, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ghost of Goose)

Background imageGhostly Collection: Fen Fairy (w / c)

Fen Fairy (w / c)
Ma88136 Fen Fairy (w/c) by Sainton, Charles Prosper (1861-1914); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageGhostly Collection: The White Mayde of Avenel, 1902 (w / c)

The White Mayde of Avenel, 1902 (w / c)
CMY75239 The White Mayde of Avenel, 1902 (w/c) by Sandys, Anthony Frederick Augustus (1829-1904); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageGhostly Collection: A Chamberlains Worcester slender oviform black-ground vase and cover, c. 1825 (ceramic)

A Chamberlains Worcester slender oviform black-ground vase and cover, c. 1825 (ceramic)
1766861 A Chamberlains Worcester slender oviform black-ground vase and cover, c.1825 (ceramic) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGhostly Collection: Man and the Fates, 1933 (oil on canvas)

Man and the Fates, 1933 (oil on canvas)
651508 Man and the Fates, 1933 (oil on canvas) by Philpot, Glyn Warren (1884-1937); 213.5x182 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Man and the Fates. Glyn Warren Philpot (1884-1937). Oil on canvas

Background imageGhostly Collection: Now is Pilgrim Year fair Autumns Charge, (oil on canvas)

Now is Pilgrim Year fair Autumns Charge, (oil on canvas)
989942 Now is Pilgrim Year fair Autumns Charge, (oil on canvas) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); 85x119.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Now is Pilgrim Year fair Autumns Charge)

Background imageGhostly Collection: Ghost (coloured engraving)

Ghost (coloured engraving)
6032012 Ghost (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ghost.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Background imageGhostly Collection: Will-o -the-wisp (litho)

Will-o -the-wisp (litho)
5996999 Will-o -the-wisp (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Will-o -the-wisp. Illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado Biblioteca de Las Familias)

Background imageGhostly Collection: Study for Death the Bride, 1894 (oil on canvas)

Study for Death the Bride, 1894 (oil on canvas)
5913339 Study for Death the Bride, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Gotch, Thomas Cooper (1854-1931); 39x29 cm; Alfred East Gallery, Kettering Borough Council; eAlfred East Gallery, Kettering; English

Background imageGhostly Collection: Hamlets father appears to him, from Hamlet by William Shakespeare

Hamlets father appears to him, from Hamlet by William Shakespeare
IL388116 Hamlets father appears to him, from Hamlet by William Shakespeare, edition published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1915 (colour litho) by Simmonds, W. G

Background imageGhostly Collection: The Old Hall, Fairies by the Moonlight (w / c on paper)

The Old Hall, Fairies by the Moonlight (w / c on paper)
PNH352702 The Old Hall, Fairies by the Moonlight (w/c on paper) by Fitzgerald, John Anster (1832-1906); 21.5x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Spectres and Shades)

Background imageGhostly Collection: The Heavenly Twins, 1899 (stereograph)

The Heavenly Twins, 1899 (stereograph)
884523 The Heavenly Twins, 1899 (stereograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageGhostly Collection: A lonely little heart, 1901 (stereograph)

A lonely little heart, 1901 (stereograph)
884517 A lonely little heart, 1901 (stereograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageGhostly Collection: The Apparition (colour litho)

The Apparition (colour litho)
CHT174644 The Apparition (colour litho) by Millais, John Everett (1826-96) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageGhostly Collection: The Lavandieres or the Night Washerwomen, illustration for Legendes Rustiques

The Lavandieres or the Night Washerwomen, illustration for Legendes Rustiques
CHT174652 The Lavandieres or the Night Washerwomen, illustration for Legendes Rustiques by George Sand (1804-76) 1858 (litho) by Sand

Background imageGhostly Collection: The Devils Violin, illustration from the Legends of Alsace

The Devils Violin, illustration from the Legends of Alsace
CHT173730 The Devils Violin, illustration from the Legends of Alsace by Georges Spetz, 1905 (colour litho) by Sattler, Joseph (1867-1931); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageGhostly Collection: Spirit Photograph - Schemboche

Spirit Photograph - Schemboche
A spirit photograph by Schemboche of an Italian Woman approached by a white robe-draped spirit who places his hand upon her shoulder. Date: circa 1870s

Background imageGhostly Collection: Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, 1st Earl of St Aldwyn

Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, 1st Earl of St Aldwyn
Capital F. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, 1st Earl of St Aldwyn (1837-1916), British Conservative politician - Chancellor of the Exchequer (1885-1886 and 1895-1902) Date: 1900

Background imageGhostly Collection: Will o the Wisp (w / c)

Will o the Wisp (w / c)
6041473 Will o the Wisp (w/c) by Palmer, Samuel (1805-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: In folklore, a will-o -the-wisp, will-o -wisp or ignis fatuus is an atmospheric ghost light seen at night)

Background imageGhostly Collection: All this while the fearful woman was coming near, from Lorna Doone pub

All this while the fearful woman was coming near, from Lorna Doone pub
3949425 All this while the fearful woman was coming near, from Lorna Doone pub.by W & R Chambers Ltd, 1921 (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; English

Background imageGhostly Collection: The Palace, Stirling Castle (coloured photo)

The Palace, Stirling Castle (coloured photo)
3642761 The Palace, Stirling Castle (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palace, Stirling Castle)

Background imageGhostly Collection: Sketch for The net menders, c. 1911-12 (oil on canvas)

Sketch for The net menders, c. 1911-12 (oil on canvas)
3664424 Sketch for The net menders, c.1911A-12 (oil on canvas) by McEvoy, Ambrose (1878-1927); 51x58.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire

Background imageGhostly Collection: The Phantom Ship (oil on canvas)

The Phantom Ship (oil on canvas)
Ma288046 The Phantom Ship (oil on canvas) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 109.9x134.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageGhostly Collection: The Follet d Epnell, illustration for Legendes Rustiques

The Follet d Epnell, illustration for Legendes Rustiques
CHT174653 The Follet d Epnell, illustration for Legendes Rustiques by George Sand (1804-76) 1858 (litho) by Sand, Baron Dudevant Jean Francois Maurice (1823-89); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Background imageGhostly Collection: Neptunes Horses, 1892 (oil on canvas)

Neptunes Horses, 1892 (oil on canvas)
JHG169595 Neptunes Horses, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); 86x215 cm; Neue Pinakothek, Munich, Germany; English, out of copyright

Background imageGhostly Collection: Street in Fontarabie (oil on canvas)

Street in Fontarabie (oil on canvas)
CH445144 Street in Fontarabie (oil on canvas) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 52x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rue a Fontarabie; ); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageGhostly Collection: Le Matelot Du Mocco (engraving)

Le Matelot Du Mocco (engraving)
2789069 Le Matelot Du Mocco (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Matelot Du Mocco. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 18 May 1890)

Background imageGhostly Collection: Touch Me Not; Noli me tangere (pencil on paper)

Touch Me Not; Noli me tangere (pencil on paper)
1195773 Touch Me Not; Noli me tangere (pencil on paper) by Zichy, Mihaly von (1827-1906); 22x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Zichy, Mikhail (1827-1906)); Photo eChristies Images; Hungarian

Background imageGhostly Collection: Poster advertising Falcon bicycles, c. 1894 (colour lithograph)

Poster advertising Falcon bicycles, c. 1894 (colour lithograph)
1770056 Poster advertising Falcon bicycles, c.1894 (colour lithograph) by Pal (Jean de Paleologue) (1855-1942); 150x119 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Poster advertising Falcon bicycles)

Background imageGhostly Collection: The House, 1900 (oil on canvas)

The House, 1900 (oil on canvas)
NUL117911 The House, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Le Sidaner, Henri Eugene Augustin (1862-1939); 60.5x81.5 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright




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Step into the eerie world of ghostly tales with "The Ghost Story" by Alfred Bestall. Journey to England's haunting Northumberland and explore the chilling Alnwick Castle, where whispers of spectral encounters linger in every corner. Be captivated by the spine-tingling tale of a Ghost Delivering Warning, as it sends shivers down your spine. Discover the infamous Brockley Court Ghost, whose presence still haunts those who dare to enter its haunted halls. Take a trip back in time to 1966 when The Queens House Ghost made its appearance on the Tulip Staircase, leaving witnesses bewildered and terrified. Marvel at the ethereal apparition produced by reflection, creating an otherworldly experience for all who witness it. Uncover the mysteries surrounding the enigmatic Ghost on the Tulip Staircase of The Queens House. Delve into history's most notorious haunting at Borley Rectory, where legends intertwine with reality in a bone-chilling dance between man and ghost. Transport yourself to Happy Hampstead. Through Joseph Swain's evocative artwork from 1875, capturing both beauty and melancholy within its spectral embrace. Join "The Party on the Stairs" as watercolor and body color bring this ethereal gathering to life before your eyes - a moment frozen in time yet brimming with supernatural energy. Lose yourself in Jean Baptiste Edouard Detaille's masterpiece "The Dream, " painted in 1888 but resonating even today with its haunting depiction of spirits beyond our realm. Prepare yourself for goosebumps aplenty as you immerse yourself in these ghostly wonders that will leave you questioning what lies beyond our mortal existence.