A spooky tour of Northamptonshire invites readers to meet Oliver Cromwell, Mary Queen of Scots, soldiers, monks, murderers, nuns and animals in every corner of the county.
Here, extracts from the new book Paranormal Northamptonshire by Anthony Poulton-Smith, reveal some of the spookiest tales from around the county. You can buy the book, published by Amberley, for £14.99.

9. Salcey Forest and Nell Gwynne
Locals have reported seeing the figures of Charles II trying to find a secret spot to meet his famous lover Nell Gwynne, as well as a hooded monk. Others have reported the sound of thundering hooves and the clatter of wheels. | jpimedia

10. The Griffin - Higham Ferrers
During the 1970s successive landlords reported the actions of 'Nick', a ghost that would move items from around the pub including a pair of glasses, T-shirts and chef's whites. Several customers have also reported seeing the ghost of 'Erica' in the form of a young lady wearing blue trousers and gold buckled shoes. | jpimedia