The Brighton Bell, Winsford

This pub was originally called the Railway Hotel but the property started its life as a farm. This location was the scene of a train crash in April 1948. A soldier realised that the train was not stopping at his designated stop, he pulled the communication cord, slowed the train down and jumped off. Meanwhile the City of Notingham locomotive was fast approaching and collided with the train. many injured passengers were given shelter in the pub and homes close by.

REPORTED ACTIVITY

Staff have reported the feeling of being watched.
Glasses have moved across the bar on their own.

CASE REPORT: START 11PM - FINISH 6AM

Areas investigated:

main bar area, dinning room and function room.

Evidence collected:

• Chair fell off a bench.
• Audible 'a growl' and a 'sigh'.
• Rattling of bottles behind the bar.
• Shadows seen along the bar wall.
• Corridor to the kitchen had a negative feeling to it.

Conclusion:

Considering the pub had been witness to this terrible train accident we did expect to get a little more activity Some of the finding could be accounted for natural phenomena.