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The White Lady of Newstead Abbey The White Lady, a former resident, can now be seen wandering through her beloved gardens. The rooks of Newstead The rooks of Newstead were believed to be the souls of the 'Black Monks' as they were seen to observe the Sabbath. The Goblin Friar of Newstead Abbey The "Goblin Friar" was said to appear to the head of the Byron family before any unhappy event. The Rose Lady of Newstead Abbey A strong Victorian scent of roses and lavender lingers in the air at the bottom of a staircase in the Abbey. The Black Friar of Newstead Abbey A black robed friar says nothing but points a lost doctor the way to a pregnant lady about to give birth. Sir John, The Roller and other yarns A dead Sir John sits in front of the fire, the mystery of the moving roller, billowing smoke and more... Your Ghost Stories Tell us your tales, either those from personal experience or those handed down from generation to generation. Send a Nottingham e-card Subscribe to our Online newsletter   Enter our exclusive quizzes and competitions     Check out our Nottingham links pages

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