Raynham Hall, a magnificent 17th-century country house in North Norfolk, England, boasts a rich history and a reputation for being one of the most haunted places in the country. The hall was built in 1619 by Sir Roger Townshend and has been the ancestral home of the Townshend family for over 400 years. The most famous ghost story associated with Raynham Hall is that of the “Brown Lady,” believed to be the spirit of Lady Dorothy Walpole, the sister of Sir Robert Walpole, Britain’s first Prime Minister. Lady Dorothy was married to Charles Townshend, the second Viscount Townshend, but their marriage was unhappy. According to legend, Charles suspected Dorothy of infidelity and locked her away in her chambers, where she remained until her death from smallpox in 1726. Sightings of the Brown Lady have been reported since the 1800s, with witnesses describing a ghostly figure dressed in a brown brocade dress. In 1936, a famous photograph was taken by Captain Hubert C. Provand and Indre Shira, depicting a misty, human-like form descending the staircase. This photograph has become one of the most iconic images in paranormal history. Other ghostly encounters at Raynham Hall include sightings of a ghostly cat, unexplained footsteps, and strange noises. These eerie tales have solidified Raynham Hall’s status as a haunted landmark, drawing the interest of ghost enthusiasts and paranormal investigators from around the world.