Ghosts Collection

The Ghost Story by Alfred Bestall
A family sit in the dark by a blazing fire, rigid with fear while listening to a ghost story told by an aged relative. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to them, the sceptre of a medieval knight

The Vampire II, 1895-1900. Artist: Munch, Edvard (1863-1944)
The Vampire II, 1895-1900. Private Collection

Hall at Borley Rectory
Undated photograph of the hall at Borley Rectory, into which many things were thrown from above. HPG/1/3/4 (iv)

Schubert / Erlkonig-Goethe
Schuberts Erlkonig (Goethe)

Japan Ghost Procession
JAPANESE GHOSTS The Shozenji Temple, Fushimi, near Kyoto, is haunted by Hiyakki Yako - a gathering of a hundred ghosts

Apparition / Queens Hse
Figures photographed on the Tulip Staircase of the Queens House, though photographer saw nothing; during normal opening hours of the Museum

Ghost Delivers Warning
A spectral figure materialises in a candlelit room where two men are roused from their books. The older man points ahead while the ghost points upwards. A ghostly warning?

The Queens House Ghost on the Tulip Staircase. In 1966, a retired Canadian Reverend and his wife visited the Queens House, Greenwich, London

Ghost on the Tulip Staircase of the Queens House
Figure photographed on the Tulip Staircase of the Queens House, though photographer saw nothing; during normal opening hours of the Museum - (a digitally restored version of image 10003710)

The Blue Room at Borley Rectory
Undated photograph of the Blue Room at Borley Rectory, where many manifestations took place. HPG/1/3/4 (vii)

Man and ghost
Man being followed by a hooded ghost. The figure with outstretched hands pointed at me and said: " Granby Manners, you will die in this room!" Date: 1890s

Ghostly apparition produced by reflection. Date: 19th century

The Party on the Stairs (w / c and bodycolour)
Ma447090 The Party on the Stairs (w/c and bodycolour) by Claxton, Adelaide (1835-c.1905); 19.75 x 17.75 in cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Ghost of Akugenda Yoshihira Attacking Nanba Jiro at Nunobiki Waterfall, ca 1825. Creator: Kuniyoshi
Ghost of Akugenda Yoshihira Attacking Nanba Jiro at Nunobiki Waterfall, ca 1825. Private Collection

Mel Roy on the stage mid-nite, spook party talking skulls, spirit slate writing, spirit table raising, ghosts from the dead. Date ca. 1935

Japanese Snow Ghost
JAPANESE SNOW GHOST If a Japanese dies in the snow, s/he becomes a yuki onna - a snow ghost - as in the story of Oyasu who died in a great snowstorm

Ghosts in Churchyard
A countryman passing through a churchyard at night is surprised to see three elegant female spirits floating in the air

ICM 1
Peter Fasnacht

Lost souls
Michel Romaggi

Halloween Theme
Xuan Thai

Little Pumpkin In the Halloween
Xuan Thai

Witch Cat In the Halloween
Xuan Thai

Witch Cat In the Halloween
Xuan Thai

Cartoon depicting a man searching for a ghost, 19th century
5309046 Cartoon depicting a man searching for a ghost, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a man searching for a ghost. Dated 19th century 01/02/1880); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Poster for Houdini's fraud exposure show, 1909 (poster)
2909810 Poster for Houdini's fraud exposure show, 1909 (poster); (add.info.: Poster for Houdini's fraud exposure show)

A new set of ghosts served up the meat and waited at the table. From Gulliver's voyage to Glubbdubdrib
2963111 A new set of ghosts served up the meat and waited at the table. From Gulliver's voyage to Glubbdubdrib, an island of sorcerers and magicians

Demon head, ca. 1600. Creator: Anonymous
Demon head, ca. 1600. Private Collection

Saint Anthony of Padua with baby Jesus. Creator: Luti, Benedetto (1666-1724)
Saint Anthony of Padua with baby Jesus. Private Collection

red (Jüdisches Museum Berlin)
Franco Maffei

ghost town
EMAN ABDELKADER

New Face
Sandra Ulfig ARPS

Screamer
Colin Dixon

the chaos of the city
Fatih Balkan

Where Are You Heading?
Gustav Davidsson

Children of Chaos I :Nyx
Maria Kaimaki

Save Me
Peet van den Berg

Exit
Carmine Chiriacò

Together we shall win !!
Rachel Pansky

Another mask
Emilian Avramescu

Hasty people on a Friday evening in the tunnel
Wilma Wijers Smeets

we walk the path alone
Charlaine Gerber

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Yuri Shevchenko

SPIRAL WALK
Avishek Das

sapiens?
txules

in akcion
Milan Malovrh

Waves Of Music
Mirela Momanu

Memoirs
Anastasiia Zapselskaya

Portrait of a Lady, possibly Mrs Pigott of Chetwynd, late 18th century. Creator: Sir Joshua Reynolds
Portrait of a Lady, possibly Mrs Pigott of Chetwynd, late 18th century

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Ghosts have long fascinated and haunted our imaginations, transcending time and culture. From the eerie tales of The Ghost Story by Alfred Bestall to the chilling artwork of Edvard Munch's The Vampire II, these spectral beings continue to captivate us with their ethereal presence. In Apparition / Queens Hse, we catch a glimpse of a ghostly figure haunting an ancient residence, while the Hall at Borley Rectory stands as a testament to one of England's most infamous haunted houses. Across the globe in Japan, a Ghost Procession parades through the streets, reminding us that spirits know no borders. Sometimes they can not mere apparitions but messengers from beyond. As seen in Ghost Delivers Warning, they bring foreboding messages that send shivers down our spines. Even renowned composer Schubert was inspired by these supernatural entities when he composed Erlkonig-Goethe. The Tulip Staircase at The Queens House holds its own ghostly tale from 1966 when witnesses claimed to have captured evidence of a specter lingering on its steps. This mysterious entity continues to intrigue visitors who dare venture into its realm. Not all hauntings occur within grand halls or historic sites; even brothels can harbor restless spirits. A Ghost in a Brothel reminds us that ghosts do not discriminate between places or professions - their presence can be felt anywhere. Lastly, Man and ghost stand together in an enigmatic embrace, blurring the line between reality and fantasy. These encounters remind us that they can not just figments of our imagination but entities intertwined with our world. Whether it is The Blue Room at Borley Rectory or any other location steeped in legend and lore, ghosts persistently weave themselves into our collective consciousness. They embody both fear and fascination as they traverse realms unknown – forever leaving an indelible mark on humanity's psyche.