Juliet Tewsley
Residual Haunting • 11th century (Died 1050 AD)
A young woman from the 11th century who died by suicide on 17 March 1050 after a tragic love affair. She is buried beneath the inn’s bar.
The Story
Historical Evidence
Legend holds that Juliet’s body was interred on unhallowed ground by the riverbank (now under the inn) because suicide victims couldn’t be buried in a churchyard. The inn’s foundation directly over her resting place is said to bind her spirit here. The granite grave slab embedded in the floor is a tangible reminder of her story. Patrons are playfully warned not to stand on it.
Where to Encounter This Spirit
🔥 Most Active Areas
- Main bar area (above her grave)
- Adjoining snug
- Area by the old fireplace
👁️ Common Sightings
- Wispy/translucent female form, especially on March 17th
- Sudden unexplained chills
- Soft sobbing sounds
- Pale face glimpsed in upstairs window
- Gentle touch on the shoulder
- Fleeting shadows
Paranormal Investigations
The Old Ferry Boat Inn's haunting is a well-known piece of local folklore, often featured in paranormal books and media. Ghost hunting groups sometimes visit, especially around the anniversary of Juliet's death. The consistency of reports every March lends some credibility to the tale, maintaining the tradition of “Juliet’s Night” at the pub.
🏰 Stay at This Haunted Hotel
The Old Ferry Boat Inn
Holywell, St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Experience Juliet Tewsley's haunting firsthand by staying at this historic Allegedly founded 560 AD (with a 17th-century structure) hotel.