Join us this week as we head to Norfolk, England with Anastasia! We're spending the night in the famous Raynham Hall. For over 400 years this regal estate has been the seat of the Townshend family. And, like many centuries old buildings, it has quite the reputation.

From stately landscaping and architecture ahead of its time, Raynham has also provided one of the most famous photographic captures of an earth bound spirit- The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall.

Rumored to be Lady Dorothy Walpole, the sister of Robert Walpole and wife of Lord Charles Townshend, the Brown Lady has wandered the halls for nearly 200 years. A loveless marriage turned dark when her jealous husband found out about her past romances and staged her funeral, all the while keeping her as prisoner in their home. 

Since her death, Dorothy has haunted the halls as she did during her final year and has provided amusing (to us) hauntings and spookings to those who have dared stay the night. Some have claimed the infamous photograph to be a fake, but regardless, Dorothy's tale makes for a spine-tingling ghost story!

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Sources:

https://the-line-up.com/raynham-hall-brown-lady

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raynham_Hall

https://countrysidebooks.co.uk/blogs/news/the-brown-lady-of-raynham-hall

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_Lady_of_Raynham_Hall