Welcome to the Ghost Merchants
The ancient city of York has a reputation for being the most haunted city in Europe, perhaps even the world. There is rich tradition here of ghost story-telling which stretches back for many centuries. Ghosts are an integral although undeniably obscure part of our city’s story. York Ghosts are firmly embedded in this history.
Each York Ghost is handmade in our own workshops, combining the best of British materials with the sagacity and resource of generations of Guild craftsmen and women.
Every ghost is unique, “with a spirit all its own”
Our one concern is your delight.
Our Story
A most remarkable shop on the most extraordinary street in the most haunted city in the world.
We are the makers and sellers of the Original and finest York Ghosts.
The shop, located in number 6 Shambles, which was built in 1780 is, at first glance, a very traditional store with a clear Georgian heritage, with oak-panelled walls and display cases, but from the moment intrigued customers step across the threshold, it becomes clear that this is a place where history and myth, heritage and legend overlap to intriguing effect.
Black Box Editions.
We occasionally release limited edition Black Box Ghosts . These have proved to be both highly desirable and collectable. They are made in collaboration with skilled makers and crafts people and utilise materials and traditional techniques not used in our standard collections. Black Box Edition York ghosts are sold in a specially commissioned black and gold embossed box, with an insert card detailing the edition number and batch with a date and initials of the Merchant who has signed off the ghost. Previously released Black Box Ghosts can be viewed in the Archive section of the website.