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A dwelling on the site of Bishton Hall was mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086. The current house dates back to around 1750.

Some important families have lived at the hall through the centuries. Among them are three former High Sheriffs of Staffordshire – John Sneyd, Cecil Stafford Northcote and John Sparrow. The latter purchased Bishton around 1776.

John Sparrow left Bishton Hall to his daughter, born in 1786, Charlotte Sparrow called Bishton Hall, home for her entire life, living there until she died at the age of 90 in 1876. It is Charlotte Sparrow who is thought to be the spirit most often encountered at Bishton Hall.

Charlotte Sparrow

It’s thought Charlotte never married to ensure Bishton remained in her family at a time when, getting married meant, a wife’s inheritance immediately passed to her husband.

 Instead, Charlotte avoided matrimony and devoted her energies to helping others. She believed all children deserved an education so took it upon herself to open a school, paying for everything herself – teachers’ salaries, books, materials and repairs.

There is a reported sense of somebody watching you as you wander through the corridors of Bishton Hall.  In the past many of those who have visited or worked here have experienced paranormal activity including the sounds of footsteps, the feeling of being watched and the apparition of a woman in the entrance of the building.  Others have reported doors opening and closing by themselves and cold spots arising from nowhere. These paranormal events are attributed to Charlotte Sparrow.

 Other Hauntings at Bishton Hall.

 Other entities seem to indulge in poltergeist activity, doors open and close, often slamming shut to ensure that you know they are with you. Stones have been thrown from upper end of corridor in the basements and objects have been seen to move on their own.

The servants’ kitchen is particularly active as are the Temple and the old school that is situated in the stable block. Dark mists and shadows are often seen in the school and so many people have refused to go there alone.

 St Bede’s

In 1954 in an act of fate that must have pleased Charlotte Sparrow, Bishton Hall became St. Bedes School. Saint Bede's was one of the few remaining family owned and run prep schools in the country. The school offered the option to board and prided itself on its outstanding pastoral care and its ability to tailor learning to the individual child. The School closed its doors in 2018 for the final time.

 Children’s voices are heard coming from bedrooms and in the girl’s washroom.

 Bishton Hall even has a temple and pet cemetery within the grounds.

Described as “Undoubtedly Haunted” you can join the Staffordshire Paranormal Investigation Team at Bishton Hall. 

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