A famous street is well-known for a unique “time slip” story from years ago, but strange events are still being reported by visitors today.
Located in the heart of Liverpool, Bold Street is home to several ghostly tales, with the most renowned one revolving around a man named Frank. This nickname was given by paranormal investigator Tom Slemen, known for his ‘Haunted Liverpool’ series. According to a report by the Express, Frank and his wife visited the city center in July 1996. While his wife went to Dillons bookstore (now Waterstones), Frank went to Our Price, a music store near Central Station. Upon reuniting with his wife, Frank was shocked to find Dillons transformed into a department store named Cripps, and Bold Street appeared to have reverted back to the 1950s, as evidenced by the vintage cars and attire of passersby.
Amidst the confusion, Frank encountered another time traveler from the 1990s, a young woman named Emma. They observed Cripps, which had now turned back into Dillons. Both Frank and Emma acknowledged the temporal shift they had experienced before everything returned to normal in 1996.
Frank’s encounter is just one of many reported time slips on Bold Street, with locals sharing their own strange experiences. Irene Morton recalled a time slip she experienced in 1971, adding credibility to these occurrences. The unique underground structure of Bold Street, featuring a maze of walls and waterways, as reported by the BBC, may hold the key to these phenomena.
In 2001, an intriguing discovery was made on Bold Street when a well was unearthed in one of the underground formations. The History Museum of Liverpool hailed it as a significant find, with archaeologists uncovering clay pipes and porcelain fragments during a three-week excavation. Today, visitors can explore the Ye Olde Wishing Well within Jeff’s premises, adding to the street’s mystique.