White Lion Inn, Sedgley

The White Lion, or at least parts of it, date back to the English Civil War. One of the reported ghosts here is a Royalist Cavalier in full uniform who has been seen in various parts of the building including on the main staircase. Nearby Dudley Castle was a Royalist stronghold so he may have been associated with the forces who defended the castle against the Parliamentarians.

A slightly more recent apparition is that of an old lady who has been seen in various parts of the pub. She is locally known as Ann, the wife of a former licensee. Ann used to enjoy a glass of gin and at times the gin optic has been heard being operated when the bar is empty.

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