A pub’s CCTV captured a viral moment of a ‘friendly ghost’ allegedly haunting the venue by mysteriously throwing glasses and a picture frame.
A pub in Derbyshire is making headlines for its unusual ghostly activities.
The Fox & Hounds, located in Eckington, has become the center of attention after reports of a “friendly ghost” named Paul.
This ghost has been seen causing mischief by throwing glasses and picture frames around the pub.
CCTV captures ‘ghost’ causing chaos by tossing glasses and frames in pub
Recently, CCTV footage from the pub went viral on social media.
The video shows glasses falling off tables and a picture frame crashing to the ground.
Sian Smith, the pub’s manager, finds it hard to explain these strange occurrences.
She believes that Paul, the ghost, is responsible for the spooky happenings.
The footage has been shared widely, especially on TikTok, where it has gathered nearly 250,000 views.
Many people are intrigued by the idea of a ghost in a pub.
Some viewers have joked about the situation, while others have tried to provide logical explanations for the events.
Staff members share their ghostly experiences.
The staff at The Fox & Hounds have shared their own experiences with Paul.
According to Sian, it’s not just glasses and frames that Paul likes to mess with.
He also enjoys banging on walls, throwing beer mats, and even turning on hand dryers in the men’s restroom.
This happens even when the pub is closed or when the dryers are switched off.
Sian recounted a moment when a glass fell at 8:15 AM, with no one in the pub except for the landlady who was out on the school run.
Another glass flew off the table during a busy afternoon, startling customers who were not accustomed to such events.
It’s turned into a playful ongoing joke.
Sian has named the ghost Paul as a way to make the situation feel less frightening.
She said, “We’ve called him Paul because it makes us feel a bit better if he has a name.”
The staff have embraced Paul’s antics, turning the spooky occurrences into a running joke.
They find humor in the ghost’s behavior rather than fear.
Sian mentioned that the staff was just talking about how quiet Paul had been.
The next morning, a picture frame flew off the wall, as if to say, “Don’t worry, I’m still here.”
Customers have reacted differently to the ghostly events.
Some are startled, while others find it entertaining.
The hand dryer mystery
One of the ghost’s favorite activities seems to be with the hand dryers in the men’s toilets.
Sian explained that the dryers will turn on by themselves, regardless of whether anyone is inside.
Even after removing the fuses in an attempt to stop this, the hand dryers continue to operate.
This has led to even more speculation about Paul’s presence in the pub.
The staff often finds beer mats scattered around the pub, which they believe Paul throws down the cellar stairs.
The cleaner reported feeling watched and claimed to see a figure that vanishes whenever she turns around in the pub.
It’s not just the current staff who have encountered Paul.
Previous landladies and workers have also had strange experiences with the ghost.
Social media reactions
The local community has shown great interest in the ghostly happenings.
The stories from The Fox & Hounds intrigue many people who enjoy the idea of a friendly ghost.
Some have even suggested visiting the pub to see if they can experience any supernatural events themselves.
One user said: I had a picture frame fall of my wall. Poor DIY skills.
The second user wrote: Yes we had this in my old bar! Always pints of beer!
The third user commented: A picture falling or a light flickering ISNT a ghost.
What, you think people are walking around after death going “I know, I’ll knock that picture off the wall, that’ll show them!”
Another user added: Imagine being a fully grown adult and thinking ghosts are real because of gravity.
Someone said: Keep an open mind as you never know what is a spirit or an accident. Ghost have been around for years.