Phantom Photographs from Prescot Museum’s collection

As Halloween approaches, here are some mysterious images from Prescot Museum’s collection…

Look closely, does this atmospheric photograph on the left show a ghost in Prescot Church, sitting quietly in the pews? It could be a double-exposure designed to create a spooky image, but you never know…

The misty photo of Church Street on the right was taken around 1900 looking towards the Church and has a really eerie vibe: a young girl peeks from the doorway on the left as a large man walks along the pavement, but where is his head?

The road layout of Church Street has changed dramatically over the last century, so many locals might not recognise the area if it weren’t for Prescot Church’s distinctive tower in the background! The Legs of Man Hotel on the right obscures The Deanes House which still stands today.