GHOSTS OF SPANIARDS

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 6835, 16 April 1932, Page 5

GHOSTS OF SPANIARDS

ENGLISH HOUSE DEMOLISHED There is a certain house in rural England around which numerous legends have been built by tlie countryfolk of the neighbourhood. During the last few years the stories have become more and more fanciful under the influence of mysterious noises which have been emanating from the building. The neighbours maintain that these sounds, for which nobody has been able to account, substantiate their contention that the house is haunted. Wreckers are now dismantling the building. As they tear it apart stone by stone they seek some natural explanation of the mystery, hut so far have been unsuccessful. 'flic house originally was the home of Sir Geoffrey dc Mandevilie, who helped repulse the Spanish Armada in the 16th century. Below ground there are many dungeons, and it is believed that it is from these that the sounds have been coming. Some say that the noises arc made by the ghosts of dead Spaniards who have come to tlie spot, seeking vengeance upon their ancient enemy, Sir Geoffrey.