Road Ghosts, Phantom Monks, UFO Sightings & Time Slips

from Seriously Strange · host Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena

First epsiode of the year! An enthralling exploration into the eerie world of Road Ghosts, phantom monks, UFO sightings, and other bizarre phenomena! Hosted by Caroline McKendrick Gibson and presented by Kristian Lander, this presentation delves into chilling urban legends and first hand accounts from Nottinghamshire and beyond. From vanishing hitchhikers and spectral figures on foggy roads to haunted villages like Linby (the "Village of the Fortean") with its tales of Spring Heeled Jack's ghost, time slips, and massive UFOs, and a floating brain! Kristian shares a collection of stories tied to history, folklore, and the supernatural. Discover haunted churches, floating apparitions, and even a classic phantom hitchhiker encounter recounted by a taxi driver. Perfect for fans of the paranormal—whether you're a skeptic or believer, these tales will send shivers down your spine!Originally presented as "Road Ghost Monks UFO and Other Weird Things." Subscribe to ASSAP for more webinars on anomalous phenomena, ghosts, and Forteana.---00:00:00 - Introduction to Road Ghosts and Urban Legends00:01:14 - The Trope of Vanishing Hitchhikers and Global Variants00:02:19 - Haunted Roads: Apparitions, Invisible Forces, and Tragic Spirits00:02:49 - The Black Monk of Saint Peter's Church, Ferguson Priory00:03:54 - Reverend Overton's 1971 Christmas Day Encounter00:05:03 - Driver's Collision with a Phantom Monk in Ferguson00:05:44 - Personal Overheard Ghost Story in a Ferguson Pub00:07:03 - The Floating Woman of Nuttall Road (1964 Sighting)00:09:52 - Introduction to Limby Lane: The "Village of the Fortean"00:10:44 - Limby's History: Domesday Book, Coal Mining, and the Maypole00:11:50 - The Limby Docks and WWII Bombing Anecdote00:14:22 - The Ghost of Spring Heeled Jack Sighted by Miners00:17:30 - Origin of Pancakes in Limby and Viking Invasion Tale00:18:03 - The Wolf Tree and Judgment Cross Legends00:22:28 - UFO Photograph and Sightings in Limby Fields00:25:27 - Time Slips: Miners' Encounters and Lord Byron Apparition00:26:01 - Cavalier Soldiers Time Slip Account00:28:15 - Massive UFO Over Wiggy Road and Silent Bus-Sized Object00:30:10 - Mysterious Orb Photograph in Limby Field00:32:33 - Taxi Driver's Black Figure Road Ghost Story00:33:28 - Taxi Driver's Phantom Hitchhiker Encounter00:35:27 - Tales from the Great North Road: Phantom Coaches and Highwaymen00:38:07 - The Brave Boyfriend's Death Urban Myth Variants00:39:55 - Swift Nick (John Nevison) and the Legendary Ride00:41:43 - Haunted Stops Along the Great North Road (e.g., Old Bell Hotel)00:43:49 - Scooby Double Murder Replay and Gibbet Hill00:45:39 - RAF Newton Ghost Airman and Other Road Hauntings00:47:27 - Anniversary Haunting on the A52 and Highwaymen Ghosts00:48:11 - Closing Remarks and Social Links00:48:42 - Q&A: Why Similar Experiences? Cultural Zeitgeist and Time Slips00:52:17 - More on Time Slips vs. Apparitions00:55:25 - Discussion on the Mysterious "floating Brain stem" PhotoDive into the seriously strange side of the unexplained with ASSAP🔔 Subscribe for weekly webinars and podcasts!Like 👍, comment 💬, and share your own eerie experiences—what's your strangest story?🌐 Learn more at www.ASSAP.ac.ukSeriously Strange / ASSAP Paranormal Webinars🎙️ Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Audible | And more!📺 Watch on: YouTube (@assapwebinars) | Rumble | OdyseeDirect YouTube Link: youtube.com/@assapwebinars📱 Follow us for updates:Facebook: ASSAP GroupX/Twitter: @ASSAParanormalBritish UFOlogy (FB): ASSAP British UFOlogy Group#Paranorma #ASSAP #ParanormalInvestigation #GhostStories #ASSAPWebinars🎙️ Hosted by: @KristianLander and Caroline McKendrick Gibson📅 Recorded Live:🌐 Learn More and become an ASSAP Member www.ASSAP.ac.uk

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