The Black Dogs of Bungay

Bungay, Suffolk, UK (map)

Dated: 1165 - 1577

Do you believe in ghosts? How about Ghostly hounds? The type that appear in a dramatic flash and disappear into mist or cloud? Legend says meeting such a hound can be quite a nasty experience.

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24th April 2010

Teachers' Resource: Black Dog Quiz
This is based on the story here on the website and could be used as a plenary activity. It was designed for low ability Year 8s but could be suitable for Key Stage 2/3 students (UK).

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29th April 2009

Comic of Th Black Dogs of Bungay
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Name: Isla	18th April 2013
i know the black hounds are reall cuz i have seen them with my own eyes i have also seen the claw marks on the church. ohhhh spooky

Name: Cara Thomas	18th April 2013
i loved the story but is it really true bucauce it sared me a lot. and yes i do beleive in ghosts.

Name: Bryn	11th April 2013
Do you know what's best about this story to me? Bungay is only six miles away from me and my dad works next to the church and I’ve seen the claw marks!

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