Haunted Richmond Tasmania

Nestled among the rolling hills on the banks of the Coal River, the picturesque Georgian township of Richmond is one of Tasmania's most treasured historic destinations. Visitors flock to admire its beautifully preserved colonial architecture, historic churches, tranquil gardens, and Australia's oldest surviving stone arch bridge. Yet beneath its postcard-perfect charm lies a far darker story.

Richmond's history was forged through hardship, violence, and convict labour. The infamous gaol was built in 1825, five years before Port Arthur was established. The town's roads, bridge, and many of its buildings were constructed by convicts whose lives were marked by suffering, cruelty, punishment, and death. Among them was the notorious George Grover, a brutal convict whose violent end would give rise to one of Richmond's oldest and most enduring ghost stories.

Today, Richmond is regarded as one of Tasmania's most haunted historic towns. In this captivating exploration of history and the paranormal, award-winning paranormal historian Allen Tiller uncovers the town's chilling legends, documented hauntings, and true ghost stories.

Blending meticulous historical research with eyewitness accounts, archival evidence, and local folklore, Tiller separates fact from legend to reveal the restless spirits said to linger in the streets, buildings, and landmarks of one of Australia's most beautiful-and most haunted-historic towns.