05/01/2025
The Haunting Of Belgrave Hall
Belgrave Hall was built as a substantial family home between 1709 and 1713 by Edmund Cradock, a Leicester hosiery merchant, on a site adjacent to Belgrave Church. It was built in the midst of 2 acres (8,100 m2) of walled gardens in Belgrave. Within two years of its completion, both Edmund and his wife Anne died, and the property underwent numerous changes in ownership. It was owned by the Simons family for 45 years, the Vann family for 78 years (during which time they also built the nearby Belgrave House), the Ellis family for 76 years, and Thomas Morley for thirteen years. In 1936, it was bought by Leicester City Council, at which point it became a museum. The council decided to use the house and gardens as a heritage site rather than a museum, and it is now only open at certain times during the summer months. It is also available for private functions, such as weddings and ghost watches.
In 1999, Belgrave Hall became famous across the world when a ghostly figure was recorded on security cameras outside the hall. Is it reported that people believe the entity to be the daughters of the original owners. What do you think? Spooky or spec? Comment your thoughts below
