Christopher Knight of The Knight Shift chose his Top Ten Ghost Photographs. I agree with Chris that this is the eeriest.
Where Taken: Wem Town Hall in Shropshire, England.
When: November 19, 1995
Who Took the Photograph: Tony O’Rahilly, a local resident, using a 200mm telephoto lens from across the street.
Authenticated By: Dr. Vernon Harrison, photographic expert & former President of The Royal Photographic Society. He examined both the print and the negative. Though conceding genuineness, he thought the effect was created by light and shadow.
The Story: While old Wem Town Hall (1905) was being consumed by flames, a crowd gathered to watch, including Tony. Firefighters fought the fire to no avail. It was not until Tony developed the black & white film that he discovered this image. Neither he nor any firefighter had seen the girl that fateful day. No one had. Research of the town records found proof of a similar fire in 1677, accidently started with a candle by a 14 year girl named Jane Churm. Jane perished in the flames that day and according to local legend, her spirit remained to be seen at the Hall. Is this Jane Churm?
