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The Brown Lady ghost descending the grand staircase of Raynham Hall
Ghosts & Apparitions
12A
Georgian
Victorian

Raynham Hall

Raynham Hall

Home to the famous "Brown Lady" — one of the most iconic ghost photographs ever taken. Lady Dorothy Townshend is said to glide through the grand staircase, trapped by her husband's cruelty.

Raynham Hall has been the seat of the Townshend family since the 17th century...

References & Further Reading

Captain Provand & Indre Shira photograph (1936); Country Life Magazine
Map showing Raynham Hall

Raynham Hall

Visitor Information

Access

Private residence — not open to the public. Viewable from public road.

Opening Hours

Not applicable — private property

Fees

Not applicable

Warning

This is private property — please respect boundaries.

This is a private residence. Do not enter the grounds without permission. Please be respectful of the owners and their privacy.