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Pubs with eerie pasts

Britain has a bounty of historic pubs that date back hundreds of years, and over those years many of them have accumulated some unusual and sometimes disturbing stories.

While some people love the idea of a haunted old pub, others might imagine dingy rooms with cobwebs and draughty windows. However, at these four pubs that couldn’t be further from the truth.

These old inns with tragic tales and spooky sightings are now beautifully renovated places to stay, perfect for an autumn getaway. From converted barns to loft rooms in historic pubs, you can soak up the atmosphere of a scary story while

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