Strange Mitcham
Strange Mitcham by James Clark (Paperback)
Ghosts, legends & curiosities of Mitcham in Surrey / south London
ISBN 9780954199517
66pp, illustrated
Published by Shadowtime Publishing, 2nd edition 2011
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Strange Mitcham by James Clark (Kindle edition)
Ghosts, legends & curiosities of Mitcham in Surrey / south London
ISBN 9780954199531
Illustrated
Published by Shadowtime Publishing, 2nd (Kindle) edition 2011
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Reviews / Readers' Comments for the first edition:
"Very many thanks for sending me so promptly your excellent book 'Strange Mitcham'.
I have enjoyed reading it (twice, so far!) so much. THANK YOU." (Jeanne Dworak)
"I would like to say how much my wife and I enjoyed
your fascinating book, it makes amazing reading, and we eagerly await the sequel. For me
it's especially poignant as my immediate ancestors were all from Mitcham and their Rosier
name is still very prominent there (Rosiers Yard being one). [...] Once again many thanks
for a brilliant book." (Phil Rosier)
"I recently obtained a copy of your book 'Strange Mitcham', which I read with enormous
interest. Despite having lived in or around Mitcham for 60 years, I learnt an awful lot
that I had not known before, including the fact that Morden Road, where I lived from 1949
to 1971, used to be known as 'Dead Man's Lane'. I do hope your sequel comes out soon."
(Christopher Patterson)
"'Strange Mitcham' ... is a very
enjoyable read indeed. Do not, for one moment, think that you need to know
about Mitcham and the surrounding areas as you don't ... [Each] chapter
has been written in concise detail, with only the reported facts and happenings of
each specific subject given and refreshingly, no waffling filler material is included,
it gets straight to the point. For the size of Mitcham, it does have its
fair share of mysteries. One thing I liked about this book is how it made me
think about local history and mystery. I strongly suggest that this book would
be a welcome addition to any Fortean's bookshelf. Get it today..."(Dave McMann)
"A useful addition to local paranormal data." (The Travel and Earth Mysteries Society)
"Lovely book." (Charles Miller)
"Excellent book!" (Neil Arnold)
"An excellent, and well put together, read." (Gordon Sinclair)
"Great book, can't seem to put it down!" (Julie Huscroft)
Contents:
The Haunting of Rose Cottage
The Phantom Cyclist of Mitcham Common
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
A Secret Tunnel?
Queen for a Year
'Dead Man’s Lane' and Mitcham Parish Church
The Treasure of a Gypsy Queen
The Obelisk
Ghost Lights
Spring-Heeled Jack
The Curse of Merton Priory
Everett's Place
UFOs over Mitcham
New: MYSTERIOUS MITCHAMThe eagerly awaited sequel to 'Strange Mitcham' is now available.
Entitled 'Mysterious Mitcham', it is free and can be read online
here.
Readers interested in this area of London might also like to visit:
Enigma Publishing for a selection of titles about Wimbledon, and the
Strange Croydon website.