02/01/2025
Are you ready to get spooky with us ? 👻
*NEW DATE*
**Aislaby Hall Whitby Investigation**
Saturday 18th January
7pm - 12am (approx)
£25 per person
10 spaces available
We are excited to announce that Haunted Whitby in conjunction with Harrowing Holiday Properties, have been given the chance to investigate the beautiful Aislaby Hall Whitby.
Join us on Saturday 18th January as we explore the many rooms of this stunning 18th century building. With reports of rustling skirts, old car horns and many other accounts, what will we uncover? 👻
Situated in the beautiful village of Aislaby, close to Whitby, lies the impressive Aislaby Hall.
Originally built in 1742 and re built in 1944, Aislaby Hall has been a cherished part of the Harrowing family legacy since the 1870s and was likely acquired by the enterprising Robert Harrowing. A fascinating mention in the YKS Evening Press from July 23, 1889, reveals Mr. Harrowing's prominent role in a community meeting held at the hall, affirming his ownership and influence.
Earlier, the Whitby Times on February 16, 1877, highlighted Aislaby Hall's availability for sale or lease, complete with its stunning gardens and sprawling eleven acres.
The Harrowing family name resonates through history, notably in the York Herald on September 12, 1879. This publication detailed the inaugural show of the Aislaby Society, where Mr. Harrowing proudly presided as president, clinching top honours for his exceptional fruits. His active participation in community life underscores the hall's enduring legacy as a center of local culture and excellence.
During the Second World War, Aislaby Hall was occupied by the army. Tragically, on January 8, 1944, a fire erupted, leading to the deaths of two officers: Major C. F. Bennett from Bristol and Major R. F. F. Grigg from St. Edmunds. The cause of the fire remains uncertain, with two prevailing theories: it may have originated from an ember in the living room fireplace that ignited a rug, or from a poorly extinguished cigar.
Following the incident, the building was reconstructed by the Army in 1955, which accounts for the absence of traditional Victorian and Georgian architectural features in the current structure.
Aislaby Hall graced the screens in two episodes of Heartbeat, with the latest appearance in Season 16, Episode 20, titled "The Medium is the Message." In a captivating twist, a vicar's wife is discovered murdered at the vicarage, leaving the community to ponder whether it was a robbery gone awry or a dark secret lurking closer to home.
The house was once the proud residence of Sir John and Lady Harrowing. It later passed to their daughter, Margaret, who then entrusted it to Wendy. Now, both Wendy and Estella feel deeply honored to call this remarkable home their own.
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Thank you to Estella Harrowing for giving us the opportunity to investigate this beautiful building.
