The Marsden Grotto
Coast Road, South Shields Tyne and Wear, England NE34 7BS
Tel: 44 (0) 191-455-6060
This building is located on the northeast of England's coast and was built into the limestone cliffs by a man nicknamed Jack "the Blaster" Bates. The building's history dates back as far as 1782, and it's a very interesting building even to look at. Over the years, many deaths have taken place at the now refurbished inn and restaurant. These include killed smugglers, washed-up sailors, and suicides by leaping from the cliff tops above.
There were several unexplained occurrences that happened prior to any of our overnight investigations at the grotto. There have been unexplainable knockings on the current manager's flat door, which is located inside the premises. When the manager answered the door, no one appeared to be there. The main door to the beer cellar has been heard rattling and shaking as if a person is locked inside, but when opening the door, the staff find the cellar is empty. A chain is used in the bar to keep the customers from getting behind the bar area. This chain has been heard rattling and clanking while no one is in the vicinity. Faint voices and mutterings have also been reported when no one is around. There is also a set of mysterious bare footprints that can't be washed away; they keep on returning every time the wooden floor is cleaned. The ghost of a man has been seen on the premises, along with numerous reports of black shadows. This is why The Answers People Seek team was asked to join North East Ghost Inspectres on investigating any paranormal activity at the grotto.
Many believe the numerous deaths are responsible for the amount of ghost sightings and unexplained occurrences that are continuing to be seen and reported. Our investigations seem to raise even more questions. We experienced power and electrical drainages along with many un-explainable lights and sounds recorded on digital cameras and digital sound recorders. Much of the information our psychics have provided has been researched and confirmed as correct. On one occasion, we invited a local newspaper reporter along to the investigation. She was open-minded, but quite skeptical also; that is, until she claimed to have seen the ghost of a man in the lower cave bar. You could tell she was visibly shaken up by the whole experience.
Our team has really enjoyed researching the building and seeking out some of the answers to the paranormal questions it raises. Through our research and overnight investigations dated 19th of November 2004 and 17th of December 2004, we believe the place to be very active, and we look forward to continuing our ongoing research to discover what is there and why.