About the author
Darren W. Ritson is a British author of local ghost-lore books, most published by the History Press, covering the North East of England and neighboring regions. His titles include Haunted Newcastle (2009), Haunted Berwick (2010), Ghosts at Christmas (2010), Haunted Carlisle (2012), and Paranormal County Durham (2012), each built from collected eyewitness accounts, local history, and site-by-site tours of reputedly haunted locations. The books follow a consistent regional-history format: short chapters organized around specific buildings, streets, or landmarks, illustrated with photographs, and aimed at readers interested in local hauntings and ghost-hunting rather than academic folklore studies. Ghosts at Christmas broadens the scope beyond a single region to trace the association between Christmas and ghost stories, from Dickens's A Christmas Carol onward. Taken together, the catalogue positions Ritson as a specialist in British regional ghost history, writing for a popular audience drawn to true-account hauntings tied to real places.
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💬 What our editors say about Darren W Ritson's books
“While this illustrated gazetteer offers a delightful journey through North East England's haunted pubs, it is not for the skeptic or those seeking rigorous academic historical analysis. Readers expecting dry, fact-based…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ghost Taverns: An Illustrated Gazeteer of the North East
“Ritson delivers a compelling collection that effectively bridges historical records with contemporary eyewitness accounts, creating an immersive experience for ghost enthusiasts. The focus on specific locales like historic…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Newcastle Ritson, Darren W
“Ritson delivers a compelling blend of historical research and spectral lore, making 'Ghosts at Christmas' a unique addition to any occult shelf. The work succeeds in unearthing deep-rooted connections between the holidays and the…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ghosts at Christmas
📋 Editions by Darren W Ritson in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost Taverns: An Illustrated Gazeteer of the North East | 2009 | Amberley Publishing | 208 | 9781848681408 |
| Haunted Newcastle Ritson, Darren W | 2009 | History Press | 128 | 9780752448800 |
| Ghosts at Christmas | 2010 | History Press | 144 | 9780752457673 |
| Paranormal County Durham Ritson, Darren W | 2012 | Amberley Publishing | 128 | 9781445606507 |
| Haunted Carlisle Ritson, Darren W | 2012 | History Press | 96 | 9780752460871 |
| Ghost Taverns of the North East | 2012 | Amberley Publishing | 160 | 9781445607535 |
| Haunted Berwick W Ritson, Darren | 2010 | History Press | 96 | 9780752455488 |
