Published: Friday, 5th June, 2009 11:28am

Observer building haunted?

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GHOSTLY sightings are not what most people expect to face when going to the office, but for those of us brave enough to work at the Observer, it is part and parcel of the job.

Everyone working at the office in Upton Court, the second oldest building in Slough, has at some point heard rumours of paranormal activity or themsleves heard the sounds of footsteps in an empty office or felt a cold draft blow past them.

To put our minds at rest we have invited a number of experts on site to conclude whether we do share our office space with ghostly beings, or is the logical answer that a 14th century building is bound to be creaky and drafty?

First to visit was 43-year-old Nigel Townsend, a medium from Slough Spiritualist Church in Farm Lane, who immediately sensed a strong presence of spiritual activity as he entered the building. He said: 'A monk stands at the entrance to greet everyone who visits and there are spirits who walk up and down the staircase here.'

He was unable to make any communication with those spirits but once inside the editorial office, he says he made a strong contact with a maid.

'A maid from as early as the pagan times stays in this room and watches over the office,' he said. 'The name Elizabeth springs to mind but she is not confirming that with me. There were very happy times here and she has stayed on because of the good memories.'

Mr Townsend only made contact with one spirit although he says there was strong spiritual energy but nothing to be alarmed about.

Mr Townsend has been a spiritulist since disccovering his talent when just a young lad. He now gives regular readings at his church. visit www.sloughspiritualchurch.com

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