Gertie Hill’s grandfather is caretaker of the new building complex at Old Mallow. The redevelopment has disturbed the ghosts who haunt the square. Only Gertie can see and deal with them, with the aid of a strange hour-glass that belonged to her great-grandmother.
The Coombe family’s new house had been built over the site of ancient Cloddlev Castle, but only young Jilly knew this meant it had become home for many of the castle ghosts.
The Spooks at Number Seven – Judy: #1270 (12 May 1984) – #1285 (25 August 1984)
Plot:
Hazel Hatfield was haunting the past as the family ghost because of a mix-up with a time machine that her uncle had invented. In 1870, Hatfield Hall was set ablaze by some poor children Carrie Hatfield was trying to educate. Hazel appeared, as she always did when a Hatfield was in trouble.
Hazel of Hatfield Hall – Judy: #1050 (23 Feb. 1980) – #1060 (03 May 1980)
Rosie Russell helps backstage at the Raton Repertory Theatre. It is haunted by the ghosts of two Victorian actresses, and only Rosie can see them. They are prone to feuding, which causes trouble. Sometimes they agree – which causes even more trouble. But they have their uses too.
Castleton School is haunted by the White Lady. She is an omen of disaster for the old Clinton family. Della Vale, a Clinton descendant, gets scared when she hears a bell tolling at night, and then she sees the White Lady. Della’s friend Rita realises she is in some kind of danger and means to get to the bottom of it. However, the headmistress is not taking them seriously and breaks them up.
Humour strip with ghosts at a health farm.
Other Appearances:
Anita Murray inherits a ghostly butler named Mareton. Only she can see or hear him, unless he wills it otherwise.
Other Appearances:
Victorian girl Dorothy Lambert has been taken in by her Uncle Ezra, who treats her like a poor relation. Now Dorothy is considered old enough to earn her own living, so Uncle Ezra packs her off to a boarding school where she is to earn her keep as a pupil-governess (earn her board and tuition by teaching and domestic duties, and get no wages). She is considered low by school staff and treated as such. But Uncle Ezra has told Dorothy that if she does not profit from her position, she will receive no more of his (cold) charity. On a stranger note, the school is said to be haunted by a ghost known as The Veiled Lady.
Harriet Jones is treated like a servant at Greygables Grange, the home of her wealthy relatives, the Manston family. Then Harriet finds a mysterious portrait of Vicky, who begins to exert an evil influence over Harriet.
Stacey Day is staying with Aunt Estelle while her parents are abroad. She meets a strange girl named Silvia who is very keen to make friends. But then Stacey discovers that Silvia is jealous and possessive. Moreover, Silvia is a ghost who keeps leading Stacey into danger!
