Nuns Bridge

During The Middle Ages much of the land which became known as The West End belonged to a Nunnery. All that remains of their once considerable property is a small building close to this bridge - despite its great age it was neglected and almost allowed to fall down. The ghostly figures of nuns have been seen in and around the little dwelling - which has been restored and now provides accomodation for art students - and also on the bridge too. The students have reported many sightings of grey-clad female forms but say that the haunters are not frightening or disturbing presences.

The Nunnery

The ghosts in nearby Agard Street are sometimes more alarming. It was there, in 1862, that Richard Thorley cut his ex-girlfriend Eliza Morrow's throat with a straight-razor after she spurned him and turned her attentions to a soldier. He was hanged outside Vernon Street Prison - Derby's last public execution. To see more about the crime and the subsequent hauntings, visit the Prison by clicking on the button below.