Zulu War paranormal events.

I guess most of you; have guessed by now I’m interested in paranormal events connected to the Zulu War
My main problem. is I need help sometimes identifying if the person in question did actually take part in the Zulu War. Here’s a recent one I found. So any information on him would be gratefully appreciated.

John Hardman, Bleeding
Location: Feering - Feering Church, wall near pulpit
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: 1890's
Further Comments: Seen frequently during the 19th century, John Hardman was killed during the Zulu War, and buried at Feering church. John's bloody ghost was seen often, his hands trying to cover a stomach wound.

Sorry I dont know anything about Hardman, but it sounds facinating....

However this old thread I started at the RDVC discussion forum may be of interest to you:

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Cheers,

mons

Hi OldH

I have had a quick look for the name of Hardman, but I have not found a Hardman listed in any of the rolls I have.

Sorry mate

Ghosts Of Fort Amiel:

Fort Amiel and the surrounding area said to be haunted. Since the erection of this British military outpost in 1876 it has been the last resting place of many soldiers who are buried a short distance from the fort in the cemetery. Two sightings of a soldier have been seen in the Cook House. This red coat soldier once 'slapped' an unfortunate gardener through the face and in another incident 'lifted up' another worker and “dropped” him while reminding him that he did not give him permission to enter. In the Royal Engineers Store a sighting has also been made.

A resident in one of the houses in the present suburb of Amiel Park, close to the fort, eventually moved away after unbearable noises, amongst others the galloping and whinnying of horses, started every night at 12 o’clock. Many residents still find rusted horse shoes and other remains of the military activity of the past in their gardens.

Fort Amiel is off the Memel/Vrede Road into Eaton Road, left in Amiel Road and then right into Fort Road.

"According to Ripley's Believe It or Not, after Louis Napoléon's death in Africa, his mother Eugénie saw his ghost in France. Louis' ghost asked his mother to find his body. She travelled to Africa herself and was strangely drawn to the spot where her son's body was located, under the plants and dirt."

Thanks to all the replies. Mons thanks for the link. Perhaps Neil can tell us some more on his sighting...

Old H. Great minds think a like. Came across this. I was also looking regarding the Prince Imperial.

"Some ghosts make their presence felt by scents and odors, as well by sounds. During the Zulu wars in South Africa last century, the Prince Imperial of France was killed. His body was returned to his family for burial and a cairn of stones erected as a memorial on the site where he had died. The following year, the prince's mother, Eugenie, wished to visit the battlefield where her son had died, but she could not find the memorial. Whilst searching the undergrowth she became aware of the scent of violets, which had been his favorite flowers, and was guided to the cairn"

Fort Amiel, Newcastle
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Fort Amiel-officer's kit
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Photo’s By Ken Gillings

Fort Amiel was built in 1876 by Major Charles Frederick Amiel and some 200 men of the 80th Staffordshire Volunteers in the prelude to the annexation of the Transvaal and the Zulu War.

The Fort was to serve as a commissariat depot, transit camp, and hospital during the Zulu War and the Transvaal War of Independence. Constructed on a knoll overlooking the original wagon drift across the Ncandu River the Fort had a good view over the original town of Newcastle.

The Fort was sold off in 1882 and fell into disuse. During the Anglo-Boer War the knoll and all the surrounding ground was occupied by the British who again used it as a transit camp, military hospital and commissariat.

Restoration only started in 1979 after the site had been declared a National Monument. The discovery of the original plans in a London Museum gave impetus to the restoration work.

Restoration work was undertaken by the Newcastle Town Council in conjunction with the Natal Museum Services. The discovery of the plans assisted greatly in establishing the uses of the various buildings and excavations on the site revealed the foundations of the Magazine, Shell store, and R.E. Store.The buildings were rebuilt on these foundations in 1986. The last of the buildings to be completed were the Officers’ Quarters and the Cook house which were demolished brick by brick and reconstructed.

Today, Fort Amiel houses an historic/cultural museum. Military displays concentrate on the two Anglo-Boer Wars. The display period room depicts the career of Sir Rider Haggard, author of “King Solomon’s Mines” and the Cookhouse is typical of those found at British Army Bases in the 1880’s. The Fort’s canteen houses clothing, bric-a-brac and old photographs from Newcastle’s colourful past while the Guard House has a display of the 80th Regiment and furniture used by the Quartermaster, Captain Perrin.

Fort Amiel. Can anyone make out the inscription on this head stone? I cannot enlarge the image to get a clear viewan anyone make out the inscription on this head stone. I cannot enlarge the image to get a clear view..
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littlehand wrote:

Fort Amiel. Can anyone make out the inscription on this head stone? I cannot enlarge the image to get a clear viewan anyone make out the inscription on this head stone. I cannot enlarge the image to get a clear view..
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I couldn't do much with that photo but found one a little clearer .. Blew it up and made it b&w .
Most of it is now readable mate

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Thanks SirDCC.

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i'm Guessing this is the same chap.

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The following year, the prince's mother, Eugenie, wished to visit the battlefield where her son had died, but she could not find the memorial. Whilst searching the undergrowth she became aware of the scent of violets, which had been his favorite flowers, and was guided to the cairn"

I'm afraid this does not accord with what actually happened. As Ian Knight puts it in his, " With His Face to the Foe" " the spot where the Prince fell would be all too apparent while still many miles off" .The site was marked with a memorial cross surrounded by a circle of newly planted trees - the only European impact in an otherwise empty landscape. When taking the Empress to the site, Wood deliberately chose to approach it via a more obscure route in order that she would be spared a prolonged view. Even so, it was still a few hundred yards away when it finally came into view and the Empress, "collapsed, and could only descend from the wagon with the help of her aides".

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My money goes with Umbiki. The grave site is in the middle of a rather desolate area and cant be missed. Even before the grove of trees were planted it would be pretty damned hard to miss.
Lovely Victorian melodrama though.

Regards

Old H. One for you, bottom photo taken from the one above?
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Fascinating story about Samlesbury Hall, my wife had heard the story before and on a recent trip to UK we tried to find it. We got "bushed" and gave up after my Tomtom GPS couldn't find it. Maybe next time.
Nitro450.

Just read OH2's post of 2nd Sept. 2011.

Interesting, especially as it makes comment on Pulleine's battlefield experience in the Crimea.  

Even more interesting as he was in South Africa in 1878.

May be the truth is out there somewhere.

John Y.

John Young wrote:

Just read OH2's post of 2nd Sept. 2011.

Interesting, especially as it makes comment on Pulleine's battlefield experience in the Crimea.  

Even more interesting as he was in South Africa in 1878.

May be the truth is out there somewhere.

John Y.

Now the story has changed some what!!!!!!!!!!!

"Sightings of the ghost of Dorothea have taken place over the years, always in the same area on the road and next to the yew tree and horse chestnut tree. She will stare at the ground and cry hysterically. My favourite sighting took place in the year 1878, when the towns of Preston and Blackburn were experiencing cotton riots, and as a result troops were billited in both towns. The officers had the great pleasure of having the Long Gallery at Samlesbury for their quarters. Colonel Wolsley South Wales Borderers had just dined with his fellow officers, and turned in for the night when he became aware of the sound of crying. 'It's not one of my men' he said 'sounds like a woman to me.' He opened the curtains next to his bed, and looked outside on to the lawns, and there in the bright moonlight he could clearly see a female shape, standing next to the yew tree and horse chestnut.

He dressed quickly and ran across the lawns shouting 'marm can I help you?' The figure turned around and the Colonel was deeply shocked and indeed horrified to notice that the shape had no face just a hollow cavity. He swallowed deeply reaching for his pistol and ran back in side the Hall. He had a stiff drink from his flask. The Colonel had experienced the horrors of war in the Crimea, he had seen much bloodshed but had never witnessed anything paranormal before.

The following morning he had breakfast with the Harrisons and told them his story. They laughed and told him 'don't worry Colonel you have seen the White Lady, Lady Dorethea Southworth.'

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Well that gets Pulleine of the Hook.

Littlehand,

They mentioned those three words for a regiment in 1878, don't let Martin see it.

The story doesn't stand too much investigation. If only there had been a Colonel Wolsley in the British Army, let alone a regiment that did not exist, in 1878.

Even spelling it as Wolseley, the only candidate with Crimean experience would have been Garnet Wolseley, and he was busy in Cyprus in 1878.

That's bell, book and candled that little tale...

John Y.

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