The Ostrich Inn in Slough, England, dates back to the 12th century, making it one of the oldest pubs in the country. Located near Windsor Castle, the inn has a dark history intertwined with murder and ghostly activity.

In the 17th century, the inn was run by a couple named Jarman. They allegedly murdered wealthy guests by dropping them through a trapdoor above a vat of boiling water or oil. It’s said that up to 60 victims met their demise this way before the Jarmans were caught and executed.

The inn’s most famous ghost is that of a man in Victorian clothing, believed to be a former landlord named Mr. Partridge. Witnesses have reported seeing him walking through walls and appearing in mirrors. Staff and guests have also experienced unexplained cold spots, doors slamming shut on their own, and the sound of footsteps when no one else is present.

Another frequently reported apparition is that of a young girl in a white dress, often seen on the staircase or in the upper floors. Some believe she may have been a victim of the Jarmans’ crimes.

The kitchen area is said to be haunted by the ghost of a former cook, with staff reporting objects moving on their own and the feeling of being watched. Some have even claimed to smell burning flesh, possibly connected to the inn’s gruesome past.

In the 1970s, a Canadian film crew reportedly captured footage of a ghostly figure on camera while filming a documentary about the inn’s history. This incident helped solidify the Ostrich Inn’s reputation as one of England’s most haunted locations.