slept, concealing the lifeless body in a closet in one of the upstairs rooms. Her husband discovered the body and, horrified at what she had done, murdered his wife in a homicidal rage, before taking his own life in despair. Since that fateful night, there have been reports of an old music box which can still be heard chiming through the corridors of the old building today, followed by the voice of a small boy singing along to the melody.
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THE MANSION HOUSE Doncaster’s well-designed Mansion House has always been a focus for civic pride, dominating the High Street for over 250 years. It is one of only three surviving civic mansion houses in the country (see page 24 for details). The 18th century Mansion House is reputed to have a mischievous phantom who was a former mayor’s attendant. The ghost is described as tall with a military bearing and has even appeared on group photos. He is said to have opened car doors, joined in processions and admired paintings of members of the Royal Family, particularly the fulllength portrait of Queen Victoria.
Photography: Ian Barber ©2015 (www.ianbarberphotography.co.uk)
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