Annison's Building was a funeral parlour for over 100 years and was built on the same location as the North Blockhouse which was part of the fortifications of the River Hull during1540-1640. Here numerous Catholics were tortured and left to die in its cellars or hanged. In the 1700's the blockhouses and fortification were demolished.
In 1876 the Annison family bough the land and built the building we see today. Originally built as a Wheelwright & Cart business (livery), the family built horse stables on the top floor with horse stairs. The Annison family has already lost most of their business interests in a fire and had operated as cycle makers, cabmen and mechanics.
On July 30th, 1891, 20 year old Mary Jane Langley, visited the location to have her photo taken but later that day she was murdered. Her throat was slit and her body was found in a ditch in Long Lane, Preston. The killer was never found
The building has also suffered a number of deaths. Mr. Edward Steward Annison and his daughter Sarah Annison died in the building, and a horse, that bolted during the Blitz, killed itself by running into the walls of the stable, leaving blood stains on its rampage.
A large amount paranormal activity has been recorded, from apparitions of male figures walking across the hayloft to loud heavy bangs on the wooden floor. Lights often turn themselves on and off, doors open on request, with knocks on the doors, and a glass moved of its own accord across a coffin lid.
A large amount paranormal activity has been recorded, from apparitions of male figures walking across the hayloft to loud heavy bangs on the wooden floor. Lights often turn themselves on and off, doors open on request, with knocks on the doors, and a glass moved of its own accord across a coffin lid.
During one investigation they caught what appeared to be legs on a thermal imaging camera and voices are heard over the various spirit boxes, EMF fluctuations are recorded in empty rooms, temperature fluctuations, the sudden scent of flowers or perfume, whistling, and people getting nudged.
26 stables still survive upstairs and the livery stables on the second floor and courtyard are part of the tour.
Do you dare to visit??
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