Peterborough Museum, located in Priestgate, Peterborough, is housed in a historic building dating back to 1816. Originally constructed as a private residence for magistrate Thomas Cooke, it later served as the city’s first hospital from 1857 to 1928. The building was converted into a museum in 1931, showcasing local history and artifacts.

The museum’s paranormal reputation stems from numerous reported ghostly encounters over the years. One of the most well-known spirits is that of Thomas Hunter, a World War I soldier who died in the building when it was a hospital. Visitors and staff have reported seeing his apparition in uniform, particularly on the building’s stairs.

Another frequently reported entity is the “Grey Lady,” believed to be the ghost of a servant who worked in the house during the Victorian era. She has been seen wandering the corridors and exhibitions, often accompanied by the sound of rustling fabric.

The museum’s cellar is said to be haunted by the spirit of a Roman soldier, possibly connected to the area’s rich Roman history. Witnesses have described feeling a sudden drop in temperature and sensing an unseen presence in this area.

Staff members have reported objects moving on their own, particularly in the archaeology gallery. Unexplained footsteps, doors opening and closing by themselves, and the sound of children’s laughter when no children are present have also been documented.

The building’s former use as a hospital has contributed to reports of phantom patients and medical staff. Some visitors have claimed to hear the sounds of medical equipment and muffled conversations in empty rooms.