Local historian and ghost expert Richard Felix, best known from TV’s Most Haunted, has released his brand-new book Derbyshire Christmas Ghost Stories, bringing eerie seasonal chills to readers across the county.
The collection gathers 50 spine-tingling tales of hauntings, legends, and mysterious happenings from across Derbyshire, all told to Felix by local people. Many of the stories have been embellished and expanded with historical facts, background, and Felix’s trademark explanations — a style that has led some to say he’s “gilding the lily,” to which Felix himself replies, “You’ve got to have a lily to gild!”
From the candle that burns alone at Chatsworth to whispers heard across the moors of Eyam, each story captures a different corner of the county’s haunted heart. The book celebrates Derbyshire’s long tradition of telling ghost stories at Christmas — a custom older than Dickens and steeped in winter folklore.
Felix, who has spent decades collecting eyewitness accounts and researching the supernatural, said:
“I’ve always believed that ghosts are an echo of history — and no place echoes quite like Derbyshire. These stories have been told to me over many years, and now I’m thrilled to finally share them.”
Derbyshire Christmas Ghost Stories is on sale now across Derbyshire, including local bookshops, online retailers, and through Derbyshire.News. It’s the perfect read for anyone who loves history, hauntings, and a touch of local mystery beside the fire this Christmas.
For more information and where to buy:
Visit https://localvideo.co.uk/product/derbyshire-christmas-ghosts-stories/or follow Richard Felix on Facebook and YouTube for book signings, ghost talks, and upcoming events.
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