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The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall
One of the world's most famous ghost photographs was taken here in 1936. The Brown Lady descends the staircase, wearing a brown brocade dress. She's been seen by royalty, guests, and photographers.
1835 - Present
Norfolk, England
100+ witnesses
The Brown Lady is one of the most documented ghosts in history.
The Ghost
According to historical accounts:
The Brown Lady:
- Haunts Raynham Hall
- Wears brown brocade dress
- Walks the corridors
- Descends the staircase
- Empty eye sockets reported
The Identity
Believed to be:
- Dorothy Walpole (1686-1726)
- Wife of Charles Townshend
- Imprisoned for adultery
- Died in the house
- Never left
The Photograph
In 1936:
- Country Life photographers
- Captured ghostly figure
- Descending staircase
- Never debunked
- World famous