Often pubs with such a lovely name are for local bell ringers who have used it in the past. It exhibits ghostly manifestations. these include an old man seen sitting near the fireplace. Reports claim that to be associated in some way with a gravestone found in the cellars, which is inscribed with the name Priestley. Further, this old man has been held responsible for poltergeist activities, such as flicking light switches and turning on taps. It is also haunted by an old woman in old-fashioned dress who is surrounded by an odour of lavender.