Alleged hauntings in this section are categorised and outlined very briefly.

12 Bar (former Ship Inn), Westcott Place

The new landlord in 2006 said, "One of the things we have been hearing is that the pub is haunted by six ghosts. We haven't seen anything yet, but there are many stories, and we are trying to find out more about the history of the place."

Source: Swindon Advertiser

Arts Centre, Devizes Road

A lady wearing brown has been seen in the gallery bar, on the stairs and actually in the seats towards the rear of the auditorium. She is apparently there one moment and gone the next. Staff have affectionately named her 'Mrs B'.

Source: Arts Centre Website

Old Cinema, Town Centre (now Savoy pub)

Several stories emerged a few years after the cinema closure, including an apparition sighting, unusual photographs being taken and footsteps heard by members of staff.  Unsubstantiated rumours persist of a continued haunting presence at the Savoy pub that now occupies the building.

Source: Swindon Advertiser - Article One, Two, Three

The Cricketers Arms, Railway Village

Customers have reported a glass shaking and falling off the shelf.  There are also reports of unusual noises and doors opening of their own accord.

Source: N/A - first hand accounts

The Clifton Hotel, Clifton Street

PSI investigated the Clifton in March 2005¹.

During the 1970s the pub experienced "some fairly dramatic poltergeist activity"²

Historically, the pub is said to be haunted by monks.

Source: Swindon Advertiser¹, Swindon Advertiser²

Unknown House, Deacon Street

In the 1960s a woman who lived on Deacon Street, Swindon, is said to have met an old woman continually standing there who said she was waiting for her dead son, killed in a motor-cycle accident.

Source: Swindon Advertiser

A Dental Surgery

Staff have reported seeing a little girl wondering around the waiting room after hours. The location of the surgery will not be disclosed.

Source: N/A - first hand accounts

Unknown House, Faringdon Road

In the late 1980s the Swindon Advertiser investigated a home with unusual odours and cold spots; they believe they uncovered the identity of the 'ghost'.

Source: Swindon Advertiser

Lawn Woods, Old Town

In Lawn Wood a white lady - allegedly the spirit of Lady Goddard - was seen to stalk soldiers based at the old Goddard family House during the Second World War.

Source: Swindon Advertiser

London Street Nightclub, Railway Village

Nightclub staff have reported instances of shadows and moving objects in the club.

Source: N/A - first hand accounts

Milton Road Baths, Town Centre

Due to be investigated by PSI in 2007.

Several ghosts reportedly wander the tiled corridors, the most notable called 'Arthur' who moves papers around and is heard walking around at night.  The Baths were investigated in 2007 by SWPG.

Source: Paranormal Database

Former New Inn, Cromwell Street (now Brunel Shopping Plaza)

In 1970 the last landlord said, "once I woke up and saw this little kid standing on the pillow. And my wife has got up in the middle of the night, because she has heard our children on the landing but when she looked out of our bedroom there was nothing."

Source: Swindon Advertiser

An Office Building, Newport Street

Former staff have reported anomalous footsteps and opening doors.  Apparently the office is frequently empty as businesses do not stay there for long.

Source: Weird Wiltshire forum

The Old Railway Works, Town Centre

Due to be investigated by PSI in 2007.

Rumours of hauntings include the Outlet Centre, STEAM museum, English Heritage buildings and car parks, and the old Pattern Store bar.

Source: N/A - first hand accounts

The Planks, Old Town

The sounds of crashing and smashing were heard on the return of a driver late at night - when the doors were opened, there was no visible damage. As the doors were closed, the violent noises resumed, so the police were called. Although a face was seen in an upper window, on searching the building no one could be found.

Source: Paranormal Database

Former Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH), Okus

Many strange rumours have been circulated by the former staff of PMH for a number of years.  One such tale, in a geriatric ward, was of an old Scottish patient who threatened he would haunt them.  The old lady who occupied the room after him was apparently heard to shout, "will you get that Scottish git out of this room!", about a man apparently sat in a chair.

Source: N/A - first hand accounts

Quarry Road, Old Town

In 1977 a widower saw words appearing - and then disappearing - on his wall at home.  He believed contact was being attempted from 'beyond'.

Source: Swindon Advertiser

The Wyvern Theatre, Town Centre

PSI investigated the Wyvern in July 2005.

Staff reports include the lift working of its own accord, people being shaken awake, a 'black or shadowy figure' in the auditorium and the sounds of running and up and down staircases.

Source: PSI Wyvern Theatre Report (2005)

Victoria Hospital, Okus

A legend circulated locally about Victoria Hospital tells of a Sister - some years ago - who tried to get through the theatre but found her way blocked  by a soldier.  Finding a different way around, apparently the Sister found that had she taken the original route something would have fallen on top of her.

Source: N/A - first hand accounts

Other alleged haunting cases:

- SP Computers, Victoria Road, investigated by SWPG

- Debenhams Offices, Town Centre

- The Grove Pub, Drove Road

- Spring Gardens car park, Town Centre

- A Council office building (undisclosed), Town Centre

- The Goddard Arms, Old Town

- The Kings Arms, Wood Street

- Former Destiny & Desire nightclub, Railway Village

- Mailcoach pub, Railway village

- Brunel Rooms nightclub, Town Centre

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