Strange Mitcham

Ghosts, legends and curiosities of Mitcham in Surrey / south London

Mitcham can be found in south London, on the border of its more famous neighbour Wimbledon. Although Mitcham is probably known best for its cricket and lavender, this town's long history also includes a number of very strange tales...

Non-fiction (Paranormal/Folklore)

ISBN: 978-0-9541995-1-7

66 pp, illustrated

Published by Shadowtime Publishing, 2nd edition 2011.

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Contents include:

- The haunted house opposite Three King's Piece

- Mitcham Common's spectral cyclist

- The demonic "Spring-Heeled Jack" visits Mitcham

- Tales of body snatchers

- What is the story behind the obelisk (see cover illustration) that stands beside Mitcham's Cricket Green?

- Where was "Dead Man's Lane" and why did it once inspire such dread?

- Does a long-lost tunnel run beneath Cranmer Green, near The Canons leisure centre?

- Is there buried treasure in Mitcham Parish Churchyard?

- UFOs seen over Mitcham

- The "Curse" of Merton Priory

- Ghostly lights

- And much more . . .

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