A former gang member and smuggler named John the Jibber was actually an informer. His gang locked John in a barrel and hoisted him up, waiting for him to die slowly. John is still heard groaning throughout, and poltergeist activity is also reported.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Geographic Information
- Address:
- Coast Rd
South Shields NE34 7BS
United Kingdom
Get Directions » - GPS:
- 54.97700850268327, -1.377462917721573
- Region:
- Tyne and Wear
- Nearest Towns:
- Marsden, UK (0.8 mi.)
Harton, UK (1.1 mi.)
Westoe, UK (1.6 mi.)
Whitburn, UK (1.7 mi.)
South Shields, UK (1.9 mi.)
East Boldon, UK (2.4 mi.)
Borough Of South Tyneside, UK (2.4 mi.)
Jarrow, UK (2.9 mi.)
Jarrow-on-tyne, UK (2.9 mi.)
West Boldon, UK (4.0 mi.)
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