by The Demon Drummer of Tedworth is often attributed as being the first recorded encounter with a poltergeist in England.
A poltergeist by definition is a type of ghost responsible for physical disturbances.
They tend to make loud noises, move objects, and generally make a huge nuisance of themselves.
Most cultures seem to have some version of poltergeist folklore and there are records of poltergeist activity dating back to the first century AD.
However, stories of poltergeist activity became much more common during the 17th Century.
Why?
The popularity of the Drummer of Tedworth probably has something to do with it.
Source
A poltergeist by definition is a type of ghost responsible for physical disturbances.
They tend to make loud noises, move objects, and generally make a huge nuisance of themselves.
Most cultures seem to have some version of poltergeist folklore and there are records of poltergeist activity dating back to the first century AD.
However, stories of poltergeist activity became much more common during the 17th Century.
Why?
The popularity of the Drummer of Tedworth probably has something to do with it.
Source
