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14.Look at the title of the text in ex.15. What do you think the text is about? Would you like to visit the castle on the picture? Why? Why not?

15.Read the text and complete the table (Page 173).

Britain's Top Ten Haunted Castles

Haunted castles dot the British landscape. Some are just ruins; some are now run as tourist attractions; and some are still lived in. Many are worth a visit. Read about Britain’s top ten spooky castles below.

Muncaster Castle

Muncaster Castle (pic.и47) in Cumbria is haunted by the ghost of a myste-

rious White Lady as well as by Tom Fool a jester who worked in the castle 400 years ago and now likes to play tricks on visitors. Parties of 6-8 people can arrange for an all-night ghost sit in the Tapestry Room, said to be the castle’s most haunted spot. Scientists and paranormal researchers also conduct field experiments here and you can arrange to participate in one of these yourself with an all-night vigil.

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Glamis Castle

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As well as being a delight to look at, the castle (pic. 48) made famous by Shakespeare’s Macbeth has a panoply of ghosts to frighten visitors and

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This appropriately named castle (pic. 49) has a wealth of spooky stories to entertain visitors and its very own ghost-walker to tell them. Ghost tours cost £20 per person and run in the evenings all year round. The castle also occasionally has ghost-themed special events such as dinner evenings where a ghost hunter visits and relates some of his experiences in the field.

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Warwick Castle

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Now owned by the Tussauds group, Warwick castle (pic. 50) plays host to many spectacular shows and events throughout the year. Waxwork figures and costumed actors help bring the past to life. The castle’s famous Ghost

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Tutbury Castle (pic. 51) in Staffordshire is more of a ruin than a functioning building, having been largely destroyed on the orders of Oliver Cromwell for harbouring the King, Charles I, during the English civil war. Despite this, the building has a rich haunted history which no doubt owes much to its tumultuous past. Mary Queen of Scots spent much of her im-

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prisonment here and her ghost has been spotted on the grounds on several occasions.

Tutbury is only open to the general public from Easter until September but special arrangements can be made for large parties at other times. The castle also runs ghost hunts which can involve overnight stays in the Great Hall or King’s bedroom.

Windsor Castle

number of illustrious ghosts including Henry VIII, his sometime wife Anne Boleyn, Charles I, and George III. Only certain parts of the castle are open to visitors, and only duringиthe day, so you may not get to see any of the famous ghosts even if they make an appearance, but you never know!

Bodelwyddan CastleС

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Many mystery ghosts have been spotted at Bodelwyddan Castle (pic. 53) in north Wales. The castle offers ghost walks; evening ghost vigils in which you use the latest equipment to try and detect ghosts; and, for the stout of heart, all-night vigils too. The castle is also an outstation for the National Portrait Gallery so, even if you don’t get to see a ghost; you should be able to absorb a little culture.

Berre Pomeroy Castle

White and Blue Lady ghosts have been seen in the grounds. The first is believed to be the spirit of Margaret Pomeroy, imprisoned in the castle dungeon and left to starve to death by a jealous sister; the identity of the other is unknown. TheСcastle is open to the public from March until October but only during the day.

Tamworth Castle

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