In the eerie annals of Bacup’s history, the demolition of the old Leisure Hall on Burnley Road has etched itself into local lore. As the walls crumbled, it is said that a spectral presence emerged from the depths of the past. The ghost of a long-departed traveller, a figure of legend, was rumoured to have been stirred from its slumber.
According to the tales whispered by a resident of Underbank, the apparition of a black coach, drawn by ghostly horses, was witnessed racing down Burnley Road. Its phantom wheels screeched against the asphalt as it hurtled towards the town centre, disappearing into the mists of the night. The sight of the ethereal carriage, a chilling reminder of a bygone era, sent shivers down the spines of those who beheld it.
The spectral coach has been seen multiple times, leaving an enduring mark on the collective consciousness of Bacup. Some dismiss it as mere folklore, a product of the town’s rich history and vivid imagination. However, for those who claim to have witnessed the phantom carriage, the legend remains a haunting testament to the enduring power of the supernatural.