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Saturday 16th October

9.00 PM - 3 AM approx

Tettenhall Towers the former home of the Thorneycroft family. Colonel Thorneycroft was also an eccentric of the highest order join us as we investigate the history and owners of this fantastic building.

The Colonal has been spotted on many occasions in the hall unhappy with those in his home, will you be one of those people!!

G B Thorneycroft, the colonel’s father, was the company founder who also became Wolverhampton’s first mayor in 1848. But it was his son, the buyer of Tettenhall Towers, who became arguably one of the village’s most eccentrically famous residents.

The Colonel was variously described as a man whose fertile imagination, individual point of view, broad and ready wit and energetic language meant that he would not readily be forgotten.

Tettenhall Towers, now part of Tettenhall College, is situated in Mount Road Tettenhall. The Towers dates back to the early part of the eighteenth century when a General Thomas Pearson, a returning Indian nabab bought land in Tettenhall at the site of the Holly Bush Inn.

General Pearson built a bungalow type dwelling on to the side of the old inn.

In 1851 the property was acquired by Captain Thomas Thorneycroft, the son of Mr GB Thorneycroft the first Mayor of Wolverhampton.

The house became known as Tettenhall Towers in 1866. Colonel Thorneycroft added a great hall to the existing buildings, complete with a stage with seating for 500 as well as electric light.

Colonel Thorneycroft was also an eccentric of the highest order, he was known for pushing his butlers off the top of the towers to test various flying machines of his own creation non of which were succesful.

It is reported that the Colonel does not like those that enter his home and has scared workers there so much that they have ran out not to return.

During the night you will be taught how to use all the equipment we bring along including EMF meters, spirit boards, temperature sensing, ear enhancing devices, and try your hand at glass divination pendants and table tipping!

All the team will be on hand to help and assist during vigils and group seances.

During the night hot and cold drinks will be provided along with light snacks, feel free to bring along something more substantial should you need it.

Remember to bring a camera and or camcorder to capture any paranormal activity.