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UK prison is one of 'most haunted in world' with 'White Lady ghost' stalking corridors

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prison that has been dubbed 'one of the most haunted prisons in the world' apparently has a "White Lady" ghost stalking its corridors.

HMP Shepton Mallet, sometimes known as Cornhill, is a former prison in Somerset which was closed down in 2013. Several people claim to have spotted the White Lady, supposedly a heartbroken murderess known to sweep through the prison, bringing a cold wind in her wake and taunting prison staff and inmates over the years.READ MORE: UK's spookiest place revealed more headless horsemen and women in white than anywhereAlthough the last execution at HMP Shepton Mallet took place 75 years ago, there remain several unmarked graves of executed prisoners, making it an exceptionally spooky place to visit, reports SomersetLive.

The lock-up has also be home to some of Britain's most infamous criminals, including the Kray twins. It has proven to be so popular that people can now book ghost tours.Some of those to have visited claim they heard the haunting cries of men and women about to be executed.

For those with an extreme interest in the paranormal, you can even spend a night in a cell.The prison was originally built as a House of Correction in 1625.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.In the 17th and 18th Centuries, the men, women and children who were imprisoned there lived in notoriously squalid conditions.

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