1971 Gazetteer of British Ghosts an Illustrated Guide to 236 Haunted Sites by Peter Underwood

1971 Souvenir Press, 256 pages. Solid and unmarked, with original jacket, mild edge and reading wear. Gazetteer of British Ghosts: An Illustrated Guide to 236 Haunted Sites (1971) by Peter Underwood is a comprehensive survey of Britain’s most famous and lesser-known haunted locations, ranging from castles and country houses to inns, churches, and city streets. Underwood organizes the book geographically, combining historical background, eyewitness accounts, and folklore to describe reported paranormal activity at each site. The work is significant for bringing a systematic, almost scholarly approach to ghost lore, treating hauntings as part of Britain’s cultural and historical heritage rather than mere superstition. Peter Underwood, a leading British paranormal investigator and founder of the Ghost Club, played a major role in popularizing serious ghost research in the twentieth century. His work helped legitimize the study of hauntings as an intersection of history, psychology, and folklore, making the book an enduring reference for enthusiasts and researchers alike.