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Rob Kirkup

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About the author

Rob Kirkup writes regional ghost-story collections for UK publishers, among them Ghosts of Edinburgh, Ghostly Cumbria, and Ghostly Tyne and Wear. The Edinburgh book covers episodes from Sawney Bean's cannibalism to the bodysnatching of Burke and Hare alongside a team the text calls his "spook seekers," while the Cumbria and Tyne and Wear titles work through haunted castles, halls, hotels, pubs, and other sites, gathering reports of apparitions and poltergeist activity location by location. Across the three books the structure is consistent: a short history of each place followed by the stories attached to it, with roughly thirty sites covered per county in the Ghostly series. The writing treats these as local history as much as ghost lore, useful to readers with a specific interest in Edinburgh, Cumbria, or the North East of England. It suits readers who enjoy site-by-site guides to reputedly haunted places over broader discussions of the paranormal.

📖 Where to start with Rob Kirkup

Ghostly Tyne and Wear If you're drawn to local history infused with the spectral, or if you fancy exploring Northern England's supernatural secrets, this book is for you. Open the book → Ghosts of Edinburgh Kirkup, Rob Are you a thrill-seeker, a paranormal enthusiast, or simply curious about the unseen forces that linger in ancient cities? Open the book → Ghostly Cumbria If you're fascinated by regional folklore, drawn to detailed accounts of paranormal phenomena, or simply appreciate a well-researched journey into the haunted corners of England… Open the book →

💬 What our editors say about Rob Kirkup's books

“This book serves as a compelling guide for enthusiasts of regional hauntings, offering thirty distinct locations where the supernatural is reportedly active. It succeeds in presenting a rich tapestry of local lore and documented…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ghostly Tyne and Wear

“This title offers a lively, accessible tour of Edinburgh’s most reputedly haunted sites, appealing primarily to casual enthusiasts of the paranormal rather than serious skeptics or academics. The narrative style is engaging and…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ghosts of Edinburgh Kirkup, Rob

“Rob Kirkup delivers a captivating exploration of Cumbria’s haunted locales, ranging from towering battlements to phantom lake shores. The text meticulously documents diverse supernatural occurrences, appealing directly to…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ghostly Cumbria

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📋 Editions by Rob Kirkup in the catalog

Edition	Year	Publisher	Pages	ISBN
Ghostly Tyne and Wear	2009	History Press	128	9780750951098
Ghosts of Edinburgh Kirkup, Rob	2013	Amberley Publishing	128	9781848682672
Ghostly Cumbria	2011	History Press	96	9780752453125

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