Because of the sheer beauty of Manchester Cathedral, it is easy to forget that the cathedral was very nearly destroyed during the second world war.

This terrifying video of paranormal activity at an office block in Manchester has mystified people across the region. Ask anybody involved in the paranormal scene across the United Kingdom, and they will tell you that along with being a mecca of art and culture, Manchester is also one of the most haunted cities in the UK. Whether it's beasts roaming the moors, chilling roadside apparitions, strange child-snatching spirits or depraved murderers, our list of 12 of the weirdest and most disturbing apocryphal tales and terrible true accounts that will make you see your streets in an altogether different light. So if you really want a fright this All Hallows Eve, these creepy hotels are perfect for a petrifying night away - and a decent location to spend during the day, too.Your smartphone will play the role of the guide; supplying clues that, when solved, lead you to some of the most haunted places in the city.

When the bus was bought by a group of transport enthusiasts, they were said to have been baffled by its excellent condition and relatively low mileage. Then in 1937 it was used as a hostel for refugee children evacuated from Bilbao in the Spanish Civil War.One letter, written in 1971 by a former airport worker, reveals how he had encountered an ‘old man’ whom he believed was the ghost of a night watchman who was killed there years earlier. There have been reported sightings of the beast near to Manchester Cathedral with one in 1825 stating it jumped up at a tradesman outside the church. However, dig into the buildings past and you'll discover some horrifying and gruesome secrets that have earned it the title of Sheffield's most haunted hotel. I’ve heard tales that there’s meant to be an old man walking around on the landing, but we’re quite happy here.