'Ghostly figures' caught on film near York Minster

9:00am Tuesday 4th January 2011 in Ghosts & UFOs

A ‘ghostly face’ on this photograph of Precentor’s Court A ‘ghostly face’ on this photograph of Precentor’s Court

A YORK man claims he had a ghostly encounter while walking with a friend and his dog near York Minster.

Paul Simpson, of The Groves, took two photographs of the Minster from Precentor’s Court, at about 6pm on a Sunday in November.

Mr Simpson said: “The first photograph I took was very dark so I went to take another. The dog, which is normally very placid, started going mad, barking and growling. We both wondered what was wrong with the dog, but we didn’t think anymore about it.

“It was a week or so later when I looked at the photographs and saw the ghostly figures. One has a distinct face.”

Mr Simpson said: “I was sceptical about ghosts.

“I’ve shown the picture to two or three friends and they were amazed. It’s very very curious.”

Mr Simpson now plans to consult another friend, York ghost walk organiser Trevor Rooney, to find out about the history of the area and any known ghosts around Precentor’s Court.

If anyone has any information about Mr Simpson’s spooky figures, he can be contacted on 07765264330.

Comments(17)

smudge1 says...
9:04am Tue 4 Jan 11

How many ciders !!!

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boohoonoswimkim says...
9:14am Tue 4 Jan 11

I am not being awkward but I cannot see the face??

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Abbeyrat says...
9:14am Tue 4 Jan 11

looks like a Cyberman from Dr Who

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divided says...
9:19am Tue 4 Jan 11

cigarette smoke

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johns49 says...
9:53am Tue 4 Jan 11

It's clearly hair blown across the lens and illuminated by the camera flash.

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Woody Mellor says...
10:16am Tue 4 Jan 11

Ive seen it a million times and done it myself. Its cigarette smoke.

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hifive says...
11:15am Tue 4 Jan 11

I do not see a "distinct face" whatsoever! And I'm not being a spoil sport!

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pedalling paul says...
12:14pm Tue 4 Jan 11

Looks to me as though it's riding a bike....

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BigBaps says...
1:16pm Tue 4 Jan 11

Dog doesn't look like he's going mental to me in the 'ghostly' picture, merely looks like he's sniffing some wee or looking for a place to take a dump.

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GBTYZ says...
1:34pm Tue 4 Jan 11

Looks like he's been waving a torch in front of the lens to me

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Boatie says...
2:32pm Tue 4 Jan 11

pedalling paul wrote:
Looks to me as though it's riding a bike....
Chasing te Dragon more like!!

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Mister Sheen says...
2:54pm Tue 4 Jan 11

It's Casper!! Don't worry, he's a friendly ghost! x

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Barstool Knowall says...
3:59pm Tue 4 Jan 11

My guess is simply cold damp air hitting an even slightly warmer lens will produce temporary fogging, this would then disappear as the lens cools to the ambient temperature. hence the second photo comes out clear!!

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Ben Guela says...
5:25pm Tue 4 Jan 11

I.T.M.A.

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wagglerman1 says...
9:37am Wed 5 Jan 11

Smacks of desperation to fill paper space this,,, get a grip press this is pity full !!!

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long distance depressive says...
11:40am Wed 5 Jan 11

'Distinct face'??? must get my eyes tested! Is the dog in the distance the one which was allegedly going mad or is that another dog which was having a chilled out moment at the same time??
This is one of those Jesus's face in the frying pan stories.

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madmick99 says...
2:15pm Wed 5 Jan 11

I'm not sure putting your mobile number on a website is the best idea, expect some ghostly calls from drunkards who read this, doh!

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