GALLERY: Explore one of Wigan's most haunted buildings

With Hallowe’en fast approaching we thought we would take a look at one of the Wigan area’s eeriest building.Ghost hunter Chris Reardon went exploring the former St Joseph’s RC seminary at Roby Mill, Up Holland, to seek out and record possible paranormal activity for his YouTube channel - Life with Chris.

By Sian Jones

Published 29th Oct 2022, 15:45 BST

Here are some of his snaps of the sadly neglected – and these days sinister – college buildings plus one from the nearby St Joseph’s Church.

The former St Joseph's seminary at Up Holland

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The former St Joseph's seminary at Up Holland Photo: Chris Reardon

St Joseph's Church Up Holland

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St Joseph's Church Up Holland Photo: Chris Reardon

Remains of an animal in an oven at St Joseph's Roman Catholic seminary, Roby Mill

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Remains of an animal in an oven at St Joseph's Roman Catholic seminary, Roby Mill Photo: Chris Reardon

St Joseph's Church, Up Holland

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St Joseph's Church, Up Holland Photo: Chris Reardon