{"title":"Beneath the Sheets","description":"\u003cp\u003eDid you know that York is one of the most haunted cities in the world? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/The_Professor_240x240.png?v=1726525383\" alt=\"The Professor\" style=\"margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 5px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s 1893, and notorious Victorian ghost hunter, Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite, has gone missing. His diary, documenting his exploration of the city in search of paranormal activity, has been discovered. Could this explain the mystery of his disappearance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are four versions of each image - a small monochrome ink line print, a small colour print, a larger 'enchanted' print which glows under black light, and a special enchanted version which has additional illuminated detail and has been signed and numbered by the artist, from an edition size of 1893 - the year of the Professor's disappearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach print is accompanied by an entry from the Professor's diary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit the artist's website for details on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thestreetartist.uk\/ghost-care-more\" title=\"How to care for your enchanted ghost\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecaring for your Enchanted ghost\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble","title":"Beneath the Sheets; Boo! Horace Causes Trouble - Monochrome Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBoo! Horace Causes Trouble. This black and white York ghost art print features a cheeky spirit hiding around the corner of the famous medieval street of The Shambles in the historic haunted City of York.  This ghostly image is part of the Beneath the Sheets series created by resident artist M.J. Braithwaite. Great ghost gift idea for fans of the paranormal or for your Halloween home decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe year is 1893, in the reign of the great Queen Victoria. In York, a city most haunted, notorious ghost hunter Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite has gone missing. His diary, documenting his exploration of the city in search of paranormal activity, has been discovered. Could this explain the mystery of his disappearance?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“As I continue with my investigations into paranormal activities in and around the city of York I have been interviewing several people who have borne witness to unusual events.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I met with a young couple scared out of the their wits by a manifestation whilst preambling along the quiet late evening streets of the city. They described to me a figure covered with a white robe or sheet that seemed to jump out of the shadows at them, issuing a loud shout of Boo!, causing the young lady to almost faint and the gentleman accompanied to run in fear.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"It's white cloak, which was suspended in the air, had a distinctive brown patch on its right side as though it had been repaired. In case of further sightings of the same individual I have named this figure “Horace.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I have created an artist's impression of Horace, causing trouble. I fear it may not express the sinister intent which the couple conveyed to me, however I do feel that the Horace may have just been performing a practical joke of some kind, as they remarked hearing laughter as it disappeared into the night.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"It is my duty as a professor of the paranormal to launch an investigation into such matters. Who else may be lurking, Beneath the Sheets?“\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe image is available in four formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble\"\u003eMonochrome\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a black \u0026amp; white print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-colour-edition\"\u003eColour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a colour print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-enchanted-edition\"\u003eEnchanted Edition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghostly images glow under black light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-enchanted-edition-the-red-devil\"\u003eEnchanted Limited Edition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghosts and many other background details illuminate under black light. The mount is hand signed by the artist and numbered from an edition of 1893 - the year of the Professor's disappearance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Professor’s diary entry, printed on aged parchment effect paper, is included with each artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWould you like your picture framing? Our favourite frame choices for this picture are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-small-linear-black-frames\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmall Linear Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-frames-wide-distressed-black-band-f\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWide Distressed Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\u003c Mark Braithwaite - Prints \u003e","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":48607880675643,"sku":"Boo-Mono","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":48607880708411,"sku":null,"price":51.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":48635434205499,"sku":null,"price":83.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-monochrome-edition-mounted-print-317.webp?v=1777264450"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-colour-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets; Boo! Horace Causes Trouble - Colour Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBoo! Horace Causes Trouble. This York ghost art print in colour features a cheeky spirit hiding around the corner of the famous medieval street of The Shambles in the historic haunted City of York.  This ghostly image is part of the Beneath the Sheets series created by resident artist M.J. Braithwaite. Great ghost gift idea for fans of the paranormal or for your Halloween home decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe year is 1893, in the reign of the great Queen Victoria. In York, a city most haunted, notorious ghost hunter Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite has gone missing. His diary, documenting his exploration of the city in search of paranormal activity, has been discovered. Could this explain the mystery of his disappearance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“As I continue with my investigations into paranormal activities in and around the city of York I have been interviewing several people who have borne witness to unusual events. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"I met with a young couple scared out of the their wits by a manifestation whilst preambling along the quiet late evening streets of the city. They described to me a figure covered with a white robe or sheet that seemed to jump out of the shadows at them, issuing a loud shout of Boo!, causing the young lady to almost faint and the gentleman accompanied to run in fear. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"It's white cloak, which was suspended in the air, had a distinctive brown patch on its right side as though it had been repaired. In case of further sightings of the same individual I have named this figure “Horace.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"I have created an artist's impression of Horace, causing trouble. I fear it may not express the sinister intent which the couple conveyed to me, however I do feel that the Horace may have just been performing a practical joke of some kind, as they remarked hearing laughter as it disappeared into the night. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"It is my duty as a professor of the paranormal to launch an investigation into such matters. Who else may be lurking, Beneath the Sheets?“\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe image is available in four formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York - Boo -  in black \u0026amp; white\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMonochrome\u003c\/a\u003e - a black \u0026amp; white print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-colour-edition\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York - Boo - in colour\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eColour\u003c\/a\u003e - a colour print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-enchanted-edition\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York - Boo -  it glows!\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnchanted Edition\u003c\/a\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghostly images glow under black light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-enchanted-edition-the-red-devil\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York - Boo, the Red Devil - it's magic!\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnchanted Limited Edition\u003c\/a\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghosts and many other background details illuminate under black light. The mount is hand signed by the artist and numbered from an edition of 1893 - the year of the Professor's disappearance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Professor’s diary entry, printed on aged parchment effect paper, is included with each artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWould you like your picture framing? Our favourite frame choices for this picture are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-small-linear-black-frames\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmall Linear Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-frames-wide-distressed-black-band-f\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWide Distressed Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\u003c Mark Braithwaite - Prints \u003e","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":48607901122875,"sku":"BooColour-20","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":48607901155643,"sku":"BooColour-FrA","price":51.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":48612684103995,"sku":"BooCol-FrF","price":83.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Dome Gold","offer_id":53694159978871,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-colour-edition-mounted-print-913.webp?v=1777264392"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-enchanted-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets - Boo! Horace Causes Trouble - Enchanted Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe year is 1893, in the reign of the great Queen Victoria. In York, a city most haunted, notorious ghost hunter Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite has gone missing. His diary, documenting his exploration of the city in search of paranormal activity, has been discovered. Could this explain the mystery of his disappearance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“As I continue with my investigations into paranormal activities in and around the city of York I have been interviewing several people who have borne witness to unusual events.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I met with a young couple scared out of the their wits by a manifestation whilst preambling along the quiet late evening streets of the city. They described to me a figure covered with a white robe or sheet that seemed to jump out of the shadows at them, issuing a loud shout of Boo!, causing the young lady to almost faint and the gentleman accompanied to run in fear.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"It's white cloak, which was suspended in the air, had a distinctive brown patch on its right side as though it had been repaired. In case of further sightings of the same individual I have named this figure “Horace.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I have created an artist's impression of Horace, causing trouble. I fear it may not express the sinister intent which the couple conveyed to me, however I do feel that the Horace may have just been performing a practical joke of some kind, as they remarked hearing laughter as it disappeared into the night.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"It is my duty as a professor of the paranormal to launch an investigation into such matters. Who else may be lurking, Beneath the Sheets?“\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe image is available in four formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble\"\u003eMonochrome\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a black \u0026amp; white print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-colour-edition\"\u003eColour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a colour print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-enchanted-edition\"\u003eEnchanted Edition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghostly images glow under black light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-enchanted-edition-the-red-devil\"\u003eEnchanted Limited Edition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghosts and many other background details illuminate under black light. The mount is hand signed by the artist and numbered from an edition of 1893 - the year of the Professor's disappearance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe UV details are hand painted onto the print - each image will be slightly different. A black light torch\/ UV lamp (readily available from many suppliers) is required to view the ghostly glow - a regular torch will not work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn his diary, the Professor recorded the discovery of the ghostly glow with his magic lamp. The diary entry, printed on aged parchment effect paper, is included with each artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"What Devilry is this? My sketches and impressions of these unworldly beings have been enchanted by some form of witchcraft. It seems a ghoulish hand has been at work mimicking my own and changing the very nature of my picture. Viewed using a strange light purchased on my adventures in the Far East, an unnatural glow emanates from the very soul of the spirit I have drawn. It is my belief that this light will let me see into this world of spirits beyond our own - it will require much further study and experimentation.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWould you like your picture framing? Our favourite frame choices for this picture are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-small-linear-black-frames\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmall Linear Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-frames-wide-distressed-black-band-f\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWide Distressed Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite Enchanted Art *","offers":[{"title":"mounted","offer_id":48208946364731,"sku":"BooEn-Mtd","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":53471460426103,"sku":"BooEn-FrA","price":94.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II Black  (F)","offer_id":48482604941627,"sku":"BooEn-FrF","price":133.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-enchanted-edition-mounted-embellished-print-727.webp?v=1777253765"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-what-love-should-be-monochrome-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets; What Love Should Be - Monochrome Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"A further sighting of “Horace” has been recorded and I have journeyed to meet with a young gentleman, who with his friends was petrified by an occurrence - so much so, that they immediately packed their belongings and departed for home on the next available train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"I arrived in Doncaster on a bright but chilly Monday morn - it is a place that weighs heavily on my spirit and I can only conclude that the young gentlemen must have been scared beyond reason to leave York so quickly for this town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"The gentleman, who did not want to be named, had a very pale pallor. As he recounted his experience his right hand, which held a drink to steady his nerves began to tremor ever so slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"He and his friends had been discussing sporting events in the street outside Young’s Hotel, when out of the corner of his eye he spied a strange glow coming from the window. In the window behind a brace of candles sat two shrouded figures, their eyes as black as coals, their shrouds aglow. He described the glow as a white fire brighter than the candles on the sill. The figures were almost identical except the figure to the left had a torn, patched shroud and that the right had delicate embroidery of a blue flower, similar to a daisy. They appeared to be looking into each other’s jet black eyes as lovers would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"The friends looked at each other to confirm what they had just witnessed; returning their gaze again to the window they discovered the scene had changed and was replaced by a couple of drunken men playing cribbage. This happened within a blink of an eye and the young men could not explain what they had seen. They made such a commotion in Young’s Hotel, searching for the shrouded figures that they were forcibly ejected and asked not to return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"This was how they came to my attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"The experience left them so confused and ill at ease that they decided to leave for the provinces post haste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"I showed my sketch of “Horace” to the young man and he confirmed that was indeed what he had seen, except for describing my drawing as child like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"The new figure with daisy type embroidery I shall refer to as “Molly” in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"I believe this interaction between the spirits showed a connection to each other beyond death. This perhaps is what love should be, together forever in the afterlife.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eM.J. Braithwaite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print is presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 14x11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in colour and a special 'enchanted' edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur favourite frame choices for this picture are distressed pastel black or small linear black. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames in this size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\u003c Mark Braithwaite - Prints \u003e","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":48024928846139,"sku":"WLSB-Mono","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":48024928878907,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":48635594998075,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-what-love-should-be-monochrome-edition-959.webp?v=1777264326"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-what-love-should-be-colour-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets; What Love Should Be - Colour Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"A further sighting of “Horace” has been recorded and I have journeyed to meet with a young gentleman, who with his friends was petrified by an occurrence - so much so, that they immediately packed their belongings and departed for home on the next available train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"I arrived in Doncaster on a bright but chilly Monday morn - it is a place that weighs heavily on my spirit and I can only conclude that the young gentlemen must have been scared beyond reason to leave York so quickly for this town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"The gentleman, who did not want to be named, had a very pale pallor. As he recounted his experience his right hand, which held a drink to steady his nerves began to tremor ever so slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"He and his friends had been discussing sporting events in the street outside Young’s Hotel, when out of the corner of his eye he spied a strange glow coming from the window. In the window behind a brace of candles sat two shrouded figures, their eyes as black as coals, their shrouds aglow. He described the glow as a white fire brighter than the candles on the sill. The figures were almost identical except the figure to the left had a torn, patched shroud and that the right had delicate embroidery of a blue flower, similar to a daisy. They appeared to be looking into each other’s jet black eyes as lovers would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"The friends looked at each other to confirm what they had just witnessed; returning their gaze again to the window they discovered the scene had changed and was replaced by a couple of drunken men playing cribbage. This happened within a blink of an eye and the young men could not explain what they had seen. They made such a commotion in Young’s Hotel, searching for the shrouded figures that they were forcibly ejected and asked not to return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"This was how they came to my attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"The experience left them so confused and ill at ease that they decided to leave for the provinces post haste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"I showed my sketch of “Horace” to the young man and he confirmed that was indeed what he had seen, except for describing my drawing as child like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"The new figure with daisy type embroidery I shall refer to as “Molly” in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"I believe this interaction between the spirits showed a connection to each other beyond death. This perhaps is what love should be, together forever in the afterlife.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eM.J. Braithwaite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print is presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 14x11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in black \u0026amp; white and a special 'enchanted' edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur favourite frame choices for this picture are distressed pastel black or small linear black. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames in this size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\u003c Mark Braithwaite - Prints \u003e","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":48024915083579,"sku":"WLSBColour-20","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":48024915116347,"sku":"WLSBColour-FrA","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":48635577893179,"sku":"WLSBColour-FrF","price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-what-love-should-be-colour-edition-694.webp?v=1777264343"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-what-love-should-be-enchanted-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets - What Love Should Be - Enchanted Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"A further sighting of “Horace” has been recorded and I have journeyed to meet with a young gentleman, who with his friends was petrified by an occurrence - so much so, that they immediately packed their belongings and departed for home on the next available train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"I arrived in Doncaster on a bright but chilly Monday morn - it is a place that weighs heavily on my spirit and I can only conclude that the young gentlemen must have been scared beyond reason to leave York so quickly for this town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"The gentleman, who did not want to be named, had a very pale pallor. As he recounted his experience his right hand, which held a drink to steady his nerves began to tremor ever so slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"He and his friends had been discussing sporting events in the street outside Young’s Hotel, when out of the corner of his eye he spied a strange glow coming from the window. In the window behind a brace of candles sat two shrouded figures, their eyes as black as coals, their shrouds aglow. He described the glow as a white fire brighter than the candles on the sill. The figures were almost identical except the figure to the left had a torn, patched shroud and that the right had delicate embroidery of a blue flower, similar to a daisy. They appeared to be looking into each other’s jet black eyes as lovers would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"The friends looked at each other to confirm what they had just witnessed; returning their gaze again to the window they discovered the scene had changed and was replaced by a couple of drunken men playing cribbage. This happened within a blink of an eye and the young men could not explain what they had seen. They made such a commotion in Young’s Hotel, searching for the shrouded figures that they were forcibly ejected and asked not to return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"This was how they came to my attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"The experience left them so confused and ill at ease that they decided to leave for the provinces post haste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"I showed my sketch of “Horace” to the young man and he confirmed that was indeed what he had seen, except for describing my drawing as child like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"The new figure with daisy type embroidery I shall refer to as “Molly” in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"I believe this interaction between the spirits showed a connection to each other beyond death. This perhaps is what love should be, together forever in the afterlife.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eM.J. Braithwaite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"What Devilry is this? My sketches and impressions of these unworldly beings have been enchanted by some form of witchcraft. It seems a ghoulish hand has been at work mimicking my own and changing the very nature of my picture. Viewed using a strange light purchased on my adventures in the Far East, an unnatural glow emanates from the very soul of the spirit I have drawn. It is my belief that this light will let me see into this world of spirits beyond our own - it will require much further study and experimentation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enchanted edition of the print is larger than other formats - presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 18x14.\" When viewed under black light, the ghostly image glows. This special effect has been hand painted and signed by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo version of the enchanted edition are available; What Love Should Be and Ghostly Lights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlack lights are readily available from many suppliers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in smaller sizes in monochrome and colour edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite Enchanted Art *","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":48207343059259,"sku":"WLSBEn-Mtd","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear I  Black (A)","offer_id":53471456559479,"sku":"WLSBEn-FrA","price":97.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":48482791653691,"sku":"WLSBEn-FrF","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-what-love-should-be-enchanted-edition-325.webp?v=1777264447"},{"product_id":"original-beneath-the-sheets-what-love-should-be-mixed-media","title":"SOLD - ORIGINAL Beneath the Sheets; What Love Should Be - Mixed Media","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"A further sighting of “Horace” has been recorded and I have journeyed to meet with a young gentleman, who with his friends was petrified by an occurrence - so much so, that they immediately packed their belongings and departed for home on the next available train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"I arrived in Doncaster on a bright but chilly Monday morn - it is a place that weighs heavily on my spirit and I can only conclude that the young gentlemen must have been scared beyond reason to leave York so quickly for this town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"The gentleman, who did not want to be named, had a very pale pallor. As he recounted his experience his right hand, which held a drink to steady his nerves began to tremor ever so slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"He and his friends had been discussing sporting events in the street outside Young’s Hotel, when out of the corner of his eye he spied a strange glow coming from the window. In the window behind a brace of candles sat two shrouded figures, their eyes as black as coals, their shrouds aglow. He described the glow as a white fire brighter than the candles on the sill. The figures were almost identical except the figure to the left had a torn, patched shroud and that the right had delicate embroidery of a blue flower, similar to a daisy. They appeared to be looking into each other’s jet black eyes as lovers would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"The friends looked at each other to confirm what they had just witnessed; returning their gaze again to the window they discovered the scene had changed and was replaced by a couple of drunken men playing cribbage. This happened within a blink of an eye and the young men could not explain what they had seen. They made such a commotion in Young’s Hotel, searching for the shrouded figures that they were forcibly ejected and asked not to return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"This was how they came to my attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"The experience left them so confused and ill at ease that they decided to leave for the provinces post haste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"I showed my sketch of “Horace” to the young man and he confirmed that was indeed what he had seen, except for describing my drawing as child like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"The new figure with daisy type embroidery I shall refer to as “Molly” in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"I believe this interaction between the spirits showed a connection to each other beyond death. This perhaps is what love should be, together forever in the afterlife.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eM.J. Braithwaite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original has been created as an illustration in ink on cotton paper, with a watercolour wash plus highlights in mixed media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in as a print in  colour, in black \u0026amp; white and a special 'enchanted' edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite - Original *","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48022234464571,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/sold-original-beneath-the-sheets-what-love-should-be-mixed-media-646.webp?v=1777264508"},{"product_id":"original-beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-colour-edition","title":"SOLD - ORIGINAL Beneath the Sheets; Boo! Horace Causes Trouble","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“As I continue with my investigations into paranormal activities in and around the city of York I have been interviewing several people who have borne witness to unusual events. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I met with a young couple scared out of the their wits by a manifestation whilst preambling along the quiet late evening streets of the city. They described to me a figure covered with a white robe or sheet that seemed to jump out of the shadows at them, issuing a loud shout of Boo!, causing the young lady to almost faint and the gentleman accompanied to run in fear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"It's white cloak, which was suspended in the air, had a distinctive brown patch on its right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e side as though it had been repaired. In case of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efurther sightings of the same individual I \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehave named this figure “Horace.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I have created an artist's impression of Horace, causing trouble. I fear it may not express the sinister intent which the couple conveyed to me, however I do feel that the Horace may have just been performing a practical joke of some kind, as they remarked hearing laughter as it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edisappeared into the night. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"It is my duty as a professor of the paranormal to launch an investigation into such matters. Who else may be lurking, Beneath the Sheets? “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM.J. Braithwaite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original has been created as an illustration in ink on cotton paper, with a watercolour wash plus highlights in mixed media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in as a print in colour, in black \u0026amp; white and a special 'enchanted' edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite - Original *","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48022244196667,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/sold-original-beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-artwork-810.webp?v=1777264332"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-the-concerning-matter-of-alice-colour-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets; The Concerning Matter of Alice - Colour Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s 1893 in York, a city most haunted. Notorious Victorian ghost hunter, Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite, has gone missing. His diary, documenting his exploration of the city in search of paranormal activity, has been discovered. Could this explain the mystery of his disappearance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This matter troubles me deeply. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Countless sightings and disturbing tales surround the tormented soul named Alice. Her notoriety in this city is the stuff of legend\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e- indeed a street bears testimony to her troubled spirit. Mad Alice Lane is a narrow alley which in previous times was slum residence for some of the city’s more nefarious characters.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Alice Smith, or Mary Alice Smith was allegedly a battered wife or lady of poor virtue who after years of abuse or perhaps illness finally lost all reason and did murder her husband in the most brutal of ways. Poison some say; a meat clever say others - rumours of her exploits abound and tales of her execution in the castle are whispered about to this day. But records do not always say what happened to the criminally insane and her true fate may never be known.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Manifestations of Alice have me concerned not only for the safety of those who have borne witness to her appearance, but for this tormented soul herself.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Sightings of a figure shrouded in a dirty and shredded sheet; twitching and jarring movements and a wail so terrifying it would chill you to your marrow. She has, by many accounts I have heard, the dead headed stalk of a flower embroidered on her shroud or perhaps a tear has split the head from the stem. Details are sparse as most people do not linger in her presence.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Under the flickering lamplight in the shadows and windows she appears; eyes different to other spirits which have been encountered. Two swirling voids enchant your wits and draw you in - a siren to your doom. Methods of her murders are seen in the blink of an eye, sometimes a potion bottle with noxious fumes emitting from it or rivers of blood, splatters and a cleaver. Never the same tale, never the same sighting - a mystery so confused it is akin to being inside the broken mind of the spirit itself.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"I pray for the soul of poor Alice. My many visits to the late night streets of this city have not borne witness to her apparition as yet but a tormented howl did pierce the the night, a sound so angst ridden and sad my very soul did weep.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image is available in four formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"View The Concerning Matter of Alice in black \u0026amp; white\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-the-concerning-matter-of-alice-monochrome-edition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMonochrome\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-the-black-abbot-monochrome-edition\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a black \u0026amp; white print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-the-concerning-matter-of-alice-colour-edition\" title=\"View The Concerning Matter of Alice in Colour\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a colour print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"View The Concerning Matter of Alice Enchanted Glow Edition\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-the-concerning-matter-of-alice-enchanted-edition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnchanted Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e  - a larger mounted print where the ghostly images glow under black light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-the-concerning-matter-of-alice-enchanted-edition-the-scene-of-the-crime\" title=\"View The Concerning Matter of Alice Enchanted Glow Limited Edition\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnchanted Limited Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghosts and many other background details illuminate under black light. The mount is hand signed by the artist and numbered from an edition of 1893 - the year of the Professor's disappearance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Professor’s diary entry, printed on aged parchment effect paper, is included with each artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWould you like your picture framing? Our favourite frame choices for this picture are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-small-linear-black-frames\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall Linear Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-frames-wide-distressed-black-band-f\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWide Distressed Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\u003c Mark Braithwaite - Prints \u003e","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":48607941034299,"sku":"AliceColour-20","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":48607941067067,"sku":"AliceColour-FrA","price":51.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":48635460944187,"sku":"AliceColour-FrF","price":83.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Distressed Gilt","offer_id":49348820697403,"sku":"","price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Framed Ridged Gold","offer_id":53492152467831,"sku":"","price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Dome Gold","offer_id":53694167810423,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-concerning-matter-of-alice-colour-edition-575.webp?v=1777248973"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-the-concerning-matter-of-alice-monochrome-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets; The Concerning Matter of Alice - Monochrome Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"Dear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This matter troubles me deeply.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Countless sightings and disturbing tales surround the tormented soul named Alice. Her notoriety in this city is the stuff of legend\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e- indeed a street bears testimony to her troubled spirit. Mad Alice Lane is a narrow alley which in previous times was slum residence for some of the city’s more nefarious characters.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Alice Smith, or Mary Alice Smith was allegedly a battered wife or lady of poor virtue who after years of abuse or perhaps illness finally lost all reason and did murder her husband in the most brutal of ways. Poison some say; a meat clever say others - rumours of her exploits abound and tales of her execution in the castle are whispered about to this day. But records do not always say what happened to the criminally insane and her true fate may never be known.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Manifestations of Alice have me concerned not only for the safety of those who have borne witness to her appearance, but for this tormented soul herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Sightings of a figure shrouded in a dirty and shredded sheet; twitching and jarring movements and a wail so terrifying it would chill you to your marrow. She has, by many accounts I have heard, the dead headed stalk of a flower embroidered on her shroud or perhaps a tear has split the head from the stem. Details are sparse as most people do not linger in her presence.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Under the flickering lamplight in the shadows and windows she appears; eyes different to other spirits which have been encountered. Two swirling voids enchant your wits and draw you in - a siren to your doom. Methods of her murders are seen in the blink of an eye, sometimes a potion bottle with noxious fumes emitting from it or rivers of blood, splatters and a cleaver. Never the same tale, never the same sighting - a mystery so confused it is akin to being inside the broken mind of the spirit itself.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I pray for the soul of poor Alice. My many visits to the late night streets of this city have not borne witness to her apparition as yet but a tormented howl did pierce the the night, a sound so angst ridden and sad my very soul did weep.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM.J. Braithwaite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print is presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 14x10\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in colour and a special 'enchanted' edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur favourite frame choices for this picture are distressed pastel black or small linear black. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames in this size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\u003c Mark Braithwaite - Prints \u003e","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":48482804498747,"sku":"Alice-Mono","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear Black (A)","offer_id":48482804531515,"sku":null,"price":51.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Wide Distressed Black (F)","offer_id":48635500036411,"sku":null,"price":83.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-concerning-matter-of-alice-monochrome-edition-956.webp?v=1777264460"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-the-concerning-matter-of-alice-enchanted-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets - The Concerning Matter of Alice,  Enchanted Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"Dear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This matter troubles me deeply.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Countless sightings and disturbing tales surround the tormented soul named Alice. Her notoriety in this city is the stuff of legend\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e- indeed a street bears testimony to her troubled spirit. Mad Alice Lane is a narrow alley which in previous times was slum residence for some of the city’s more nefarious characters.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Alice Smith, or Mary Alice Smith was allegedly a battered wife or lady of poor virtue who after years of abuse or perhaps illness finally lost all reason and did murder her husband in the most brutal of ways. Poison some say; a meat clever say others - rumours of her exploits abound and tales of her execution in the castle are whispered about to this day. But records do not always say what happened to the criminally insane and her true fate may never be known.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Manifestations of Alice have me concerned not only for the safety of those who have borne witness to her appearance, but for this tormented soul herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Sightings of a figure shrouded in a dirty and shredded sheet; twitching and jarring movements and a wail so terrifying it would chill you to your marrow. She has, by many accounts I have heard, the dead headed stalk of a flower embroidered on her shroud or perhaps a tear has split the head from the stem. Details are sparse as most people do not linger in her presence.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Under the flickering lamplight in the shadows and windows she appears; eyes different to other spirits which have been encountered. Two swirling voids enchant your wits and draw you in - a siren to your doom. Methods of her murders are seen in the blink of an eye, sometimes a potion bottle with noxious fumes emitting from it or rivers of blood, splatters and a cleaver. Never the same tale, never the same sighting - a mystery so confused it is akin to being inside the broken mind of the spirit itself.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I pray for the soul of poor Alice. My many visits to the late night streets of this city have not borne witness to her apparition as yet but a tormented howl did pierce the the night, a sound so angst ridden and sad my very soul did weep.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM.J. Braithwaite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"Dear Diary,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"What Devilry is this? My sketches and impressions of these unworldly beings have been enchanted by some form of witchcraft. It seems a ghoulish hand has been at work mimicking my own and changing the very nature of my picture. Viewed using a strange light purchased on my adventures in the Far East, an unnatural glow emanates from the very soul of the spirit I have drawn. It is my belief that this light will let me see into this world of spirits beyond our own - it will require much further study and experimentation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enchanted edition of the print is larger than other formats - presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 18x12.\" When viewed under black light, the ghostly image glows. This special effect has been hand painted and signed by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTwo \u003c\/span\u003eenchanted limited edition versions are available - The Poisoner, and The Scene of the Crime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlack lights are readily available from many suppliers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in smaller sizes in monochrome and colour edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite Enchanted Art *","offers":[{"title":"mounted","offer_id":48086446735675,"sku":"AliceEn-Mtd","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":53461373321591,"sku":"AliceEn-FrA","price":94.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":48482630041915,"sku":"AliceEn-FrF","price":133.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Distressed Gilt","offer_id":48612515873083,"sku":"","price":133.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-concerning-matter-of-alice-enchanted-edition-329.webp?v=1779466150"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-the-moonlight-visitor-monochrome-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets; The Moonlight Visitor - Monochrome Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"Dear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt last, a sighting, but by mere happenstance rather than good grace or design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn my younger days in Marrakesh, I chanced across a souk selling exotic and mysterious wares. The trader, Amir, caught my attention in particular - a rotund gentleman shrouded in the overpowering scent of spiced pomade. My fancy was absorbed by an ornate and unusual hand lamp, powered by clockwork and bejewelled with large vulgar glass stones. When wound the most peculiar flickering light emanated - an unnatural purple glow which stung your eyes to gaze upon. Amir spun a elaborate tale of provenance, revolving around the loss of the beautiful wife of the Sultan. Devastated by her passing, a reward was offered to devise a manner to gaze upon his young wife’s beauty one more time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a string of elaborate inventions from scientists, spiritualists and charlatans, a simple clock maker brought a lamp claiming that under the combined light of the full moon and the beam of the lamp, the form of spirits from another world would appear. The now aged Sultan waited, but at each full moon the sky would be blanketed by cloud, until at last he also passed. Local legend claimed the spirits wove this blanket of cloud to prevent him seeing the other side. How Amir obtained the lantern was not explained, nor why the jewels encrusted on the lamp were glass and not precious - I crushed one stone beneath my boot to prove this before the haggling began. The sum agreed was not for the faint hearted but I had become obsessed by the artefact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne night I was compelled to test the lamp which had been gathering dust on the mantle in my York home. Going to the place called Whip-ma Whop-ma-gate - according to local folk lore, the historic scene of barbaric beatings and whippings - thinking that this might be the right location to find troubled spirits due to the heartache and turmoil that such a place might engender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnsure of the legitimacy of such a contraption I wound the lamp to its full and waited until the sky cleared and moonlight hit the streets below. The most curious thing imaginable; a vision in the style of a zoetrope flickered in the purple light before my very eyes. A shrouded ghost who bore the markings of “Horace” drifted into view, the vision flickering between his world and ours. “Molly” sat in a high window waiting for her Horace, completely unaware of me as he drifted towards a doorway and vanished. Their world was like ours but different - our midnight was their mid day and Horace was visiting for tea. This mundane view was not what I was expecting in such a place of turmoil. From the fragments I viewed I could see a home and Molly waiting for her man to return. There was no fanfare or hullabaloo just an ordinary couple together again.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eM.J. Braithwaite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print is presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 14x11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in colour and a special 'enchanted' edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur favourite frame choice for this picture is small linear black. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames in this size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\u003c Mark Braithwaite - Prints \u003e","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":48296696086843,"sku":"MV-Mono","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":48296696119611,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":48635317289275,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-moonlight-visitor-monochrome-edition-401.webp?v=1777264507"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-the-moonlight-visitor-enchanted-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets - The Moonlight Visitor - Enchanted Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"Dear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt last, a sighting, but by mere happenstance rather than good grace or design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn my younger days in Marrakesh, I chanced across a souk selling exotic and mysterious wares. The trader, Amir, caught my attention in particular - a rotund gentleman shrouded in the overpowering scent of spiced pomade. My fancy was absorbed by an ornate and unusual hand lamp, powered by clockwork and bejewelled with large vulgar glass stones. When wound the most peculiar flickering light emanated - an unnatural purple glow which stung your eyes to gaze upon. Amir spun a elaborate tale of provenance, revolving around the loss of the beautiful wife of the Sultan. Devastated by her passing, a reward was offered to devise a manner to gaze upon his young wife’s beauty one more time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a string of elaborate inventions from scientists, spiritualists and charlatans, a simple clock maker brought a lamp claiming that under the combined light of the full moon and the beam of the lamp, the form of spirits from another world would appear. The now aged Sultan waited, but at each full moon the sky would be blanketed by cloud, until at last he also passed. Local legend claimed the spirits wove this blanket of cloud to prevent him seeing the other side. How Amir obtained the lantern was not explained, nor why the jewels encrusted on the lamp were glass and not precious - I crushed one stone beneath my boot to prove this before the haggling began. The sum agreed was not for the faint hearted but I had become obsessed by the artefact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne night I was compelled to test the lamp which had been gathering dust on the mantle in my York home. Going to the place called Whip-ma Whop-ma-gate - according to local folk lore, the historic scene of barbaric beatings and whippings - thinking that this might be the right location to find troubled spirits due to the heartache and turmoil that such a place might engender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnsure of the legitimacy of such a contraption I wound the lamp to its full and waited until the sky cleared and moonlight hit the streets below. The most curious thing imaginable; a vision in the style of a zoetrope flickered in the purple light before my very eyes. A shrouded ghost who bore the markings of “Horace” drifted into view, the vision flickering between his world and ours. “Molly” sat in a high window waiting for her Horace, completely unaware of me as he drifted towards a doorway and vanished. Their world was like ours but different - our midnight was their mid day and Horace was visiting for tea. This mundane view was not what I was expecting in such a place of turmoil. From the fragments I viewed I could see a home and Molly waiting for her man to return. There was no fanfare or hullabaloo just an ordinary couple together again.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eM.J. Braithwaite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"What Devilry is this? My sketches and impressions of these unworldly beings have been enchanted by some form of witchcraft. It seems a ghoulish hand has been at work mimicking my own and changing the very nature of my picture. Viewed using a strange light purchased on my adventures in the Far East, an unnatural glow emanates from the very soul of the spirit I have drawn. It is my belief that this light will let me see into this world of spirits beyond our own - it will require much further study and experimentation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enchanted edition of the print is larger than other formats - presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 18x14.\" When viewed under black light, the ghostly image glows. This special effect has been hand painted and signed by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo version of the enchanted edition are available; The Moonlight Visitor and Ghostly Lights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlack lights are readily available from many suppliers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in smaller sizes in monochrome and colour edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite Enchanted Art *","offers":[{"title":"mounted","offer_id":48297067086139,"sku":"MVEn-Mtd","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear I Black  (A)","offer_id":53471455707511,"sku":"MVEn-FrA","price":97.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":48297067118907,"sku":"MVEn-FrF","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-moonlight-visitor-enchanted-edition-293.webp?v=1777264388"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-the-moonlight-visitor-colour-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets; The Moonlight Visitor - Colour Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Dear Diary,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt last, a sighting, but by mere happenstance rather than good grace or design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn my younger days in Marrakesh, I chanced across a souk selling exotic and mysterious wares. The trader, Amir, caught my attention in particular - a rotund gentleman shrouded in the overpowering scent of spiced pomade. My fancy was absorbed by an ornate and unusual hand lamp, powered by clockwork and bejewelled with large vulgar glass stones. When wound the most peculiar flickering light emanated - an unnatural purple glow which stung your eyes to gaze upon. Amir spun a elaborate tale of provenance, revolving around the loss of the beautiful wife of the Sultan. Devastated by her passing, a reward was offered to devise a manner to gaze upon his young wife’s beauty one more time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a string of elaborate inventions from scientists, spiritualists and charlatans, a simple clock maker brought a lamp claiming that under the combined light of the full moon and the beam of the lamp, the form of spirits from another world would appear. The now aged Sultan waited, but at each full moon the sky would be blanketed by cloud, until at last he also passed. Local legend claimed the spirits wove this blanket of cloud to prevent him seeing the other side. How Amir obtained the lantern was not explained, nor why the jewels encrusted on the lamp were glass and not precious - I crushed one stone beneath my boot to prove this before the haggling began. The sum agreed was not for the faint hearted but I had become obsessed by the artefact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne night I was compelled to test the lamp which had been gathering dust on the mantle in my York home. Going to the place called Whip-ma Whop-ma-gate - according to local folk lore, the historic scene of barbaric beatings and whippings - thinking that this might be the right location to find troubled spirits due to the heartache and turmoil that such a place might engender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnsure of the legitimacy of such a contraption I wound the lamp to its full and waited until the sky cleared and moonlight hit the streets below. The most curious thing imaginable; a vision in the style of a zoetrope flickered in the purple light before my very eyes. A shrouded ghost who bore the markings of “Horace” drifted into view, the vision flickering between his world and ours. “Molly” sat in a high window waiting for her Horace, completely unaware of me as he drifted towards a doorway and vanished. Their world was like ours but different - our midnight was their mid day and Horace was visiting for tea. This mundane view was not what I was expecting in such a place of turmoil. From the fragments I viewed I could see a home and Molly waiting for her man to return. There was no fanfare or hullabaloo just an ordinary couple together again.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eM.J. Braithwaite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print is presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 14x11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in black \u0026amp; white and a special 'enchanted' edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur favourite frame choices for this picture are distressed pastel black or small linear black. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames in this size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\u003c Mark Braithwaite - Prints \u003e","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":48335782084923,"sku":"MVColour-20","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":48335782117691,"sku":"MVColour-FrA","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":48635561705787,"sku":"MVColour-FrF","price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in Distressed Gilt Reverse","offer_id":49348839670075,"sku":"","price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-moonlight-visitor-colour-edition-257.webp?v=1777264567"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-enchanted-edition-the-red-devil","title":"Beneath the Sheets - Boo! Horace Causes Trouble, The Red Devil - Enchanted Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe year is 1893, in the reign of the great Queen Victoria. In York, a city most haunted, notorious ghost hunter Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite has gone missing. His diary, documenting his exploration of the city in search of paranormal activity, has been discovered. Could this explain the mystery of his disappearance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“As I continue with my investigations into paranormal activities in and around the city of York I have been interviewing several people who have borne witness to unusual events.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I met with a young couple scared out of the their wits by a manifestation whilst preambling along the quiet late evening streets of the city. They described to me a figure covered with a white robe or sheet that seemed to jump out of the shadows at them, issuing a loud shout of Boo!, causing the young lady to almost faint and the gentleman accompanied to run in fear.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"It's white cloak, which was suspended in the air, had a distinctive brown patch on its right side as though it had been repaired. In case of further sightings of the same individual I have named this figure “Horace.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I have created an artist's impression of Horace, causing trouble. I fear it may not express the sinister intent which the couple conveyed to me, however I do feel that the Horace may have just been performing a practical joke of some kind, as they remarked hearing laughter as it disappeared into the night.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"It is my duty as a professor of the paranormal to launch an investigation into such matters. Who else may be lurking, Beneath the Sheets?“\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe image is available in four formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble\"\u003eMonochrome\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a black \u0026amp; white print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-colour-edition\"\u003eColour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a colour print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-enchanted-edition\"\u003eEnchanted Edition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghostly images glow under black light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-enchanted-edition-the-red-devil\"\u003eEnchanted Limited Edition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghosts and many other background details illuminate under black light. The mount is hand signed by the artist and numbered from an edition of 1893 - the year of the Professor's disappearance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe UV details are hand painted onto the print - each image will be slightly different. A black light torch\/ UV lamp (readily available from many suppliers) is required to view the ghostly glow - a regular torch will not work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn his diary, the Professor recorded the discovery of the ghostly glow with his magic lamp. The diary entry, printed on aged parchment effect paper, is included with each artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"What Devilry is this? My sketches and impressions of these unworldly beings have been enchanted by some form of witchcraft. It seems a ghoulish hand has been at work mimicking my own and changing the very nature of my picture. Viewed using a strange light purchased on my adventures in the Far East, an unnatural glow emanates from the very soul of the spirit I have drawn. It is my belief that this light will let me see into this world of spirits beyond our own - it will require much further study and experimentation.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWould you like your picture framing? Our favourite frame choices for this picture are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-small-linear-black-frames\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmall Linear Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-frames-wide-distressed-black-band-f\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWide Distressed Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite Enchanted Art *","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":48482525118779,"sku":"BooLtd-Mtd","price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":49493632450875,"sku":"BooLtd-FrA","price":118.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II Black  (F)","offer_id":48482612674875,"sku":"BooLtd-FrF","price":157.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-red-devil-enchanted-limited-edition-mounted-embellished-print-175.webp?v=1777264397"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-the-concerning-matter-of-alice-enchanted-edition-the-scene-of-the-crime","title":"Beneath the Sheets - The Concerning Matter of Alice, The Scene of the Crime - Enchanted Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"Dear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This matter troubles me deeply.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Countless sightings and disturbing tales surround the tormented soul named Alice. Her notoriety in this city is the stuff of legend\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e- indeed a street bears testimony to her troubled spirit. Mad Alice Lane is a narrow alley which in previous times was slum residence for some of the city’s more nefarious characters.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Alice Smith, or Mary Alice Smith was allegedly a battered wife or lady of poor virtue who after years of abuse or perhaps illness finally lost all reason and did murder her husband in the most brutal of ways. Poison some say; a meat clever say others - rumours of her exploits abound and tales of her execution in the castle are whispered about to this day. But records do not always say what happened to the criminally insane and her true fate may never be known.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Manifestations of Alice have me concerned not only for the safety of those who have borne witness to her appearance, but for this tormented soul herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Sightings of a figure shrouded in a dirty and shredded sheet; twitching and jarring movements and a wail so terrifying it would chill you to your marrow. She has, by many accounts I have heard, the dead headed stalk of a flower embroidered on her shroud or perhaps a tear has split the head from the stem. Details are sparse as most people do not linger in her presence.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Under the flickering lamplight in the shadows and windows she appears; eyes different to other spirits which have been encountered. Two swirling voids enchant your wits and draw you in - a siren to your doom. Methods of her murders are seen in the blink of an eye, sometimes a potion bottle with noxious fumes emitting from it or rivers of blood, splatters and a cleaver. Never the same tale, never the same sighting - a mystery so confused it is akin to being inside the broken mind of the spirit itself.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I pray for the soul of poor Alice. My many visits to the late night streets of this city have not borne witness to her apparition as yet but a tormented howl did pierce the the night, a sound so angst ridden and sad my very soul did weep.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM.J. Braithwaite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"Dear Diary,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"What Devilry is this? My sketches and impressions of these unworldly beings have been enchanted by some form of witchcraft. It seems a ghoulish hand has been at work mimicking my own and changing the very nature of my picture. Viewed using a strange light purchased on my adventures in the Far East, an unnatural glow emanates from the very soul of the spirit I have drawn. It is my belief that this light will let me see into this world of spirits beyond our own - it will require much further study and experimentation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enchanted edition of the print is larger than other formats - presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 18x12.\" When viewed under black light, the ghostly image glows. This special effect has been hand painted and signed by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTwo \u003c\/span\u003eenchanted versions are available - The Poisoner, and The Scene of the Crime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scene of the Crime \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is signed and nu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003embered by the artist, and has extra 'enchanted' hand painted details, visible under black light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlack lights are readily available from many suppliers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in smaller sizes in monochrome and colour edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite Enchanted Art *","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":48482616705339,"sku":"AliceLtd-Mtd","price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":49493711028539,"sku":"AliceLtd-FrA","price":118.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":48482621456699,"sku":"AliceLtd-FrF","price":157.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-concerning-matter-of-alice-scene-crime-enchanted-limited-edition-print-869.webp?v=1777264570"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-the-moonlight-visitor-enchanted-edition-ghostly-lights","title":"Beneath the Sheets - The Moonlight Visitor, Ghostly Lights - Enchanted Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"Dear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt last, a sighting, but by mere happenstance rather than good grace or design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn my younger days in Marrakesh, I chanced across a souk selling exotic and mysterious wares. The trader, Amir, caught my attention in particular - a rotund gentleman shrouded in the overpowering scent of spiced pomade. My fancy was absorbed by an ornate and unusual hand lamp, powered by clockwork and bejewelled with large vulgar glass stones. When wound the most peculiar flickering light emanated - an unnatural purple glow which stung your eyes to gaze upon. Amir spun a elaborate tale of provenance, revolving around the loss of the beautiful wife of the Sultan. Devastated by her passing, a reward was offered to devise a manner to gaze upon his young wife’s beauty one more time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a string of elaborate inventions from scientists, spiritualists and charlatans, a simple clock maker brought a lamp claiming that under the combined light of the full moon and the beam of the lamp, the form of spirits from another world would appear. The now aged Sultan waited, but at each full moon the sky would be blanketed by cloud, until at last he also passed. Local legend claimed the spirits wove this blanket of cloud to prevent him seeing the other side. How Amir obtained the lantern was not explained, nor why the jewels encrusted on the lamp were glass and not precious - I crushed one stone beneath my boot to prove this before the haggling began. The sum agreed was not for the faint hearted but I had become obsessed by the artefact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne night I was compelled to test the lamp which had been gathering dust on the mantle in my York home. Going to the place called Whip-ma Whop-ma-gate - according to local folk lore, the historic scene of barbaric beatings and whippings - thinking that this might be the right location to find troubled spirits due to the heartache and turmoil that such a place might engender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnsure of the legitimacy of such a contraption I wound the lamp to its full and waited until the sky cleared and moonlight hit the streets below. The most curious thing imaginable; a vision in the style of a zoetrope flickered in the purple light before my very eyes. A shrouded ghost who bore the markings of “Horace” drifted into view, the vision flickering between his world and ours. “Molly” sat in a high window waiting for her Horace, completely unaware of me as he drifted towards a doorway and vanished. Their world was like ours but different - our midnight was their mid day and Horace was visiting for tea. This mundane view was not what I was expecting in such a place of turmoil. From the fragments I viewed I could see a home and Molly waiting for her man to return. There was no fanfare or hullabaloo just an ordinary couple together again.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eM.J. Braithwaite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"What Devilry is this? My sketches and impressions of these unworldly beings have been enchanted by some form of witchcraft. It seems a ghoulish hand has been at work mimicking my own and changing the very nature of my picture. Viewed using a strange light purchased on my adventures in the Far East, an unnatural glow emanates from the very soul of the spirit I have drawn. It is my belief that this light will let me see into this world of spirits beyond our own - it will require much further study and experimentation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enchanted edition of the print is larger than other formats - presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 18x14.\" When viewed under black light, the ghostly image glows. This special effect has been hand painted and signed by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo version of the enchanted edition are available; The Moonlight Visitor and Ghostly Lights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlack lights are readily available from many suppliers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in smaller sizes in monochrome and colour edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite Enchanted Art *","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":48482676408635,"sku":"MVLtd-Mtd","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear Black  (A)","offer_id":49493508129083,"sku":"MVLtd-FrA","price":121.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":48482676441403,"sku":"MVLtd-FrF","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Ornate Gold","offer_id":53453578830199,"sku":"","price":152.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Framed Ridged Gold","offer_id":53492152172919,"sku":"","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-moonlight-visitor-ghostly-lights-enchanted-limited-edition-618.webp?v=1777253826"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-what-love-should-be-enchanted-edition-ghostly-lights","title":"Beneath the Sheets - What Love Should Be, Ghostly Lights - Enchanted Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"A further sighting of “Horace” has been recorded and I have journeyed to meet with a young gentleman, who with his friends was petrified by an occurrence - so much so, that they immediately packed their belongings and departed for home on the next available train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"I arrived in Doncaster on a bright but chilly Monday morn - it is a place that weighs heavily on my spirit and I can only conclude that the young gentlemen must have been scared beyond reason to leave York so quickly for this town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"The gentleman, who did not want to be named, had a very pale pallor. As he recounted his experience his right hand, which held a drink to steady his nerves began to tremor ever so slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"He and his friends had been discussing sporting events in the street outside Young’s Hotel, when out of the corner of his eye he spied a strange glow coming from the window. In the window behind a brace of candles sat two shrouded figures, their eyes as black as coals, their shrouds aglow. He described the glow as a white fire brighter than the candles on the sill. The figures were almost identical except the figure to the left had a torn, patched shroud and that the right had delicate embroidery of a blue flower, similar to a daisy. They appeared to be looking into each other’s jet black eyes as lovers would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"The friends looked at each other to confirm what they had just witnessed; returning their gaze again to the window they discovered the scene had changed and was replaced by a couple of drunken men playing cribbage. This happened within a blink of an eye and the young men could not explain what they had seen. They made such a commotion in Young’s Hotel, searching for the shrouded figures that they were forcibly ejected and asked not to return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"This was how they came to my attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"The experience left them so confused and ill at ease that they decided to leave for the provinces post haste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"I showed my sketch of “Horace” to the young man and he confirmed that was indeed what he had seen, except for describing my drawing as child like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"The new figure with daisy type embroidery I shall refer to as “Molly” in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"I believe this interaction between the spirits showed a connection to each other beyond death. This perhaps is what love should be, together forever in the afterlife.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eM.J. Braithwaite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"What Devilry is this? My sketches and impressions of these unworldly beings have been enchanted by some form of witchcraft. It seems a ghoulish hand has been at work mimicking my own and changing the very nature of my picture. Viewed using a strange light purchased on my adventures in the Far East, an unnatural glow emanates from the very soul of the spirit I have drawn. It is my belief that this light will let me see into this world of spirits beyond our own - it will require much further study and experimentation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enchanted edition of the print is larger than other formats - presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 18x14.\" When viewed under black light, the ghostly image glows. This special effect has been hand painted and signed by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo version of the enchanted edition are available; What Love Should Be and Ghostly Lights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGhostly Lights is signed and nu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003embered by the artist, and has extra 'enchanted' hand painted details, visible under black light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlack lights are readily available from many suppliers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in smaller sizes in monochrome and colour edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite Enchanted Art *","offers":[{"title":"mounted","offer_id":48482775466299,"sku":"WLSBLtd-Mtd","price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":49493544862011,"sku":"WLSBLtd-FrA","price":121.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":48482777301307,"sku":"WLSBLtd-FrF","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ornate Gold Frame","offer_id":49478638534971,"sku":"","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-what-love-should-be-ghostly-lights-enchanted-limited-edition-892.webp?v=1777264331"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-a-rebellious-spirit-colour-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets; A Rebellious Spirit - Colour Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA Rebellious Spirit. This ghost art print in colour features a spirit with an arrow in his chest, wearing a touch of red tartan. A nod to his Scottish heritage no doubt. This rebellious ghost encourages his canine friend to enter the old door way of the historic Monk Bar in the City of York, ignoring the ‘No Dogs on the City Walls’ sign. This ghostly image is part of the Beneath the Sheets series created by resident artist M.J. Braithwaite. Great ghost gift idea for fans of the paranormal or for your Halloween home decor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe year is 1893, in the reign of the great Queen Victoria. In York, a city most haunted, notorious ghost hunter Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite has gone missing. His diary, documenting his exploration of the city in search of paranormal activity, has been discovered. Could this explain the mystery of his disappearance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I have been informed of a series of events of grave significance involving curious happenings of most malicious and threatening intent, in the old North facing gateway to the City. Reports of doors being blocked or slammed - in one instance crushing a young man’s hand causing fingers to break; of lamps being smashed and objects placed in such a way as to cause injury; of sightings of a diminutive white form, scurrying underfoot, causing persons to lose their footing. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eI conversed with a willowy young gentleman, with a bandaged hand, so badly bruised that he winced in pain with every movement and I bade him leave no detail unsaid.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“On a pleasant early - evening stroll around the Northern parts of these Walls I planned to sit and smoke a pipe of my favourite tobacco. At the Monk Bar stair, as I tipped my hat to two young ladies, a small, white being dashed beneath my feet and caused me to stumble, only saving myself from injury by grasping the doorframe. This door slammed upon my hand, as though moved by a gust of wind, although the night was still. I did spy a white being behind the door similar to that glimpsed beneath my feet just moments before, but much larger in size. There was an eerie sound of laughter but no footstep was heard.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDetermined to investigate further, I waited with my clockwork lantern. The first apparition was small, resembling a dog, with a white shroud suspended a few inches in the air. Behind the door I sighted a second ghostly figure, sizeable and burly, with an arrow protruding from its upper part. The hem of its shroud appeared to change colour with a pattern of reds, greens and yellows. In an instant they vanished, as if aware that I observed. An ominous feeling of a presence watching from afar made my skin crawl with fear and a chill of unease swept over me.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eUpon studying the history of Monk Bar, I learned of the “Scot Knocker.” Surveillance from this watchtower ensured no undesirable visitor might gain entry and any Scot, vagabond or other rascal was required to use the knocker to enter the city. A deposit was requested and permission granted to visit a single establishment, due to the damage they reputedly caused. Distrust of Scots dated back to the days of that scoundrel William Wallace, who, although never invading the city, did attempt to lure out its leaders to pay ransoms for Northumbrian nobles taken hostage, in a ruse to kill them. A decree was thus passed, which to my knowledge is still in place, allowing any Scot to be shot on sight with a crossbow.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eI can only assume the figure I saw was that of an unfortunate Scot who had fallen foul of this law and was now exacting his revenge. Henceforth I shall call him “Douglas” and his blue-collared dog, “Dash” - which seems to appropriately describe the manner in which he moves at such speed. Although dogs are clearly prohibited from the bar walls, these rebellious spirits seem determined to cause havoc.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe image is available in four formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-monochrome-edition\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York - A Rebellious Spirit in black and white\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMonochrome\u003c\/a\u003e - a black \u0026amp; white print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York - A Rebellious Spirit in colour\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-rebellious-spirit-colour-edition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eColour\u003c\/a\u003e - a colour print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York - A Rebellious Spirit - it glows!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-rebellious-spirit-enchanted-edition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnchanted Edition\u003c\/a\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghostly images glow under black light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-rebellious-spirit-enchanted-edition-wee-devil\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York - A Rebellious Spirit - a red devil!\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnchanted Limited Edition\u003c\/a\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghosts and many other background details illuminate under black light. The mount is hand signed by the artist and numbered from an edition of 1893 - the year of the Professor's disappearance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Professor’s diary entry, printed on aged parchment effect paper, is included with each artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWould you like your picture framing? Our favourite frame choices for this picture are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-small-linear-black-frames\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmall Linear Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-frames-wide-distressed-black-band-f\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWide Distressed Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\u003c Mark Braithwaite - Prints \u003e","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":48535455367483,"sku":"ARSColour-20","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":48535455400251,"sku":"ARSCol-FrA","price":51.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in Nordic Black (C)","offer_id":48535455433019,"sku":"ARSCol-FrC","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Framed in Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":48612631609659,"sku":"ARSCol-FrF","price":83.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Ridged Gold","offer_id":53492152238455,"sku":"","price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Dome Gold","offer_id":53694158406007,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-a-rebellious-spirit-colour-edition-263.webp?v=1777264747"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-monochrome-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets; A Rebellious Spirit - Monochrome Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA Rebellious Spirit. This black and white ghost art print features a spirit with an arrow in his chest, wearing a touch of tartan. A nod to his Scottish heritage no doubt. This rebellious ghost encourages his canine friend to enter the old door way of the historic Monk Bar in the City of York, ignoring the ‘No Dogs on the City Walls’ sign. This ghostly image is part of the Beneath the Sheets series created by resident artist M.J. Braithwaite. Great ghost gift idea for fans of the paranormal or for your Halloween home decor. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe year is 1893, in the reign of the great Queen Victoria. In York, a city most haunted, notorious ghost hunter Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite has gone missing. His diary, documenting his exploration of the city in search of paranormal activity, has been discovered. Could this explain the mystery of his disappearance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I have been informed of a series of events of grave significance involving curious happenings of most malicious and threatening intent, in the old North facing gateway to the City. Reports of doors being blocked or slammed - in one instance crushing a young man’s hand causing fingers to break; of lamps being smashed and objects placed in such a way as to cause injury; of sightings of a diminutive white form, scurrying underfoot, causing persons to lose their footing. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eI conversed with a willowy young gentleman, with a bandaged hand, so badly bruised that he winced in pain with every movement and I bade him leave no detail unsaid.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“On a pleasant early - evening stroll around the Northern parts of these Walls I planned to sit and smoke a pipe of my favourite tobacco. At the Monk Bar stair, as I tipped my hat to two young ladies, a small, white being dashed beneath my feet and caused me to stumble, only saving myself from injury by grasping the doorframe. This door slammed upon my hand, as though moved by a gust of wind, although the night was still. I did spy a white being behind the door similar to that glimpsed beneath my feet just moments before, but much larger in size. There was an eerie sound of laughter but no footstep was heard.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDetermined to investigate further, I waited with my clockwork lantern. The first apparition was small, resembling a dog, with a white shroud suspended a few inches in the air. Behind the door I sighted a second ghostly figure, sizeable and burly, with an arrow protruding from its upper part. The hem of its shroud appeared to change colour with a pattern of reds, greens and yellows. In an instant they vanished, as if aware that I observed. An ominous feeling of a presence watching from afar made my skin crawl with fear and a chill of unease swept over me.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eUpon studying the history of Monk Bar, I learned of the “Scot Knocker.” Surveillance from this watchtower ensured no undesirable visitor might gain entry and any Scot, vagabond or other rascal was required to use the knocker to enter the city. A deposit was requested and permission granted to visit a single establishment, due to the damage they reputedly caused. Distrust of Scots dated back to the days of that scoundrel William Wallace, who, although never invading the city, did attempt to lure out its leaders to pay ransoms for Northumbrian nobles taken hostage, in a ruse to kill them. A decree was thus passed, which to my knowledge is still in place, allowing any Scot to be shot on sight with a crossbow.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eI can only assume the figure I saw was that of an unfortunate Scot who had fallen foul of this law and was now exacting his revenge. Henceforth I shall call him “Douglas” and his blue-collared dog, “Dash” - which seems to appropriately describe the manner in which he moves at such speed. Although dogs are clearly prohibited from the bar walls, these rebellious spirits seem determined to cause havoc.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe image is available in four formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-monochrome-edition\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York - A Rebellious Spirit in black and white\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMonochrome\u003c\/a\u003e - a black \u0026amp; white print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York - A Rebellious Spirit in colour\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-rebellious-spirit-colour-edition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eColour\u003c\/a\u003e - a colour print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York - A Rebellious Spirit - it glows!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-rebellious-spirit-enchanted-edition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnchanted Edition\u003c\/a\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghostly images glow under black light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-rebellious-spirit-enchanted-edition-wee-devil\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York - A Rebellious Spirit - a red devil!\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnchanted Limited Edition\u003c\/a\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghosts and many other background details illuminate under black light. The mount is hand signed by the artist and numbered from an edition of 1893 - the year of the Professor's disappearance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Professor’s diary entry, printed on aged parchment effect paper, is included with each artwork.Would you like your picture framing? Our favourite frame choices for this picture are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-small-linear-black-frames\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmall Linear Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-frames-wide-distressed-black-band-f\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWide Distressed Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\u003c Mark Braithwaite - Prints \u003e","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":48607823167803,"sku":"ARS-Mono","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":48607823200571,"sku":null,"price":51.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II  Black (F)","offer_id":48612606411067,"sku":null,"price":83.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-a-rebellious-spirit-monochrome-edition-mounted-print-147.webp?v=1777264749"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-a-rebellious-spirit-enchanted-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets - A Rebellious Spirit - Enchanted Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe year is 1893, in the reign of the great Queen Victoria. In York, a city most haunted, notorious ghost hunter Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite has gone missing. His diary, documenting his exploration of the city in search of paranormal activity, has been discovered. Could this explain the mystery of his disappearance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“I have been informed of a series of events of grave significance involving curious happenings of most malicious and threatening intent, in the old North facing gateway to the City. Reports of doors being blocked or slammed - in one instance crushing a young man’s hand causing fingers to break; of lamps being smashed and objects placed in such a way as to cause injury; of sightings of a diminutive white form, scurrying underfoot, causing persons to lose their footing. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI conversed with a willowy young gentleman, with a bandaged hand, so badly bruised that he winced in pain with every movement and I bade him leave no detail unsaid.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“On a pleasant early - evening stroll around the Northern parts of these Walls I planned to sit and smoke a pipe of my favourite tobacco. At the Monk Bar stair, as I tipped my hat to two young ladies, a small, white being dashed beneath my feet and caused me to stumble, only saving myself from injury by grasping the doorframe. This door slammed upon my hand, as though moved by a gust of wind, although the night was still. I did spy a white being behind the door similar to that glimpsed beneath my feet just moments before, but much larger in size. There was an eerie sound of laughter but no footstep was heard.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetermined to investigate further, I waited with my clockwork lantern. The first apparition was small, resembling a dog, with a white shroud suspended a few inches in the air. Behind the door I sighted a second ghostly figure, sizeable and burly, with an arrow protruding from its upper part. The hem of its shroud appeared to change colour with a pattern of reds, greens and yellows. In an instant they vanished, as if aware that I observed. An ominous feeling of a presence watching from afar made my skin crawl with fear and a chill of unease swept over me.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpon studying the history of Monk Bar, I learned of the “Scot Knocker.” Surveillance from this watchtower ensured no undesirable visitor might gain entry and any Scot, vagabond or other rascal was required to use the knocker to enter the city. A deposit was requested and permission granted to visit a single establishment, due to the damage they reputedly caused. Distrust of Scots dated back to the days of that scoundrel William Wallace, who, although never invading the city, did attempt to lure out its leaders to pay ransoms for Northumbrian nobles taken hostage, in a ruse to kill them. A decree was thus passed, which to my knowledge is still in place, allowing any Scot to be shot on sight with a crossbow.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI can only assume the figure I saw was that of an unfortunate Scot who had fallen foul of this law and was now exacting his revenge. Henceforth I shall call him “Douglas” and his blue-collared dog, “Dash” - which seems to appropriately describe the manner in which he moves at such speed. Although dogs are clearly prohibited from the bar walls, these rebellious spirits seem determined to cause havoc.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe image is available in four formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-monochrome-edition\"\u003eMonochrome\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a black \u0026amp; white print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-rebellious-spirit-colour-edition\"\u003eColour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a colour print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-rebellious-spirit-enchanted-edition\"\u003eEnchanted Edition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghostly images glow under black light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-rebellious-spirit-enchanted-edition-wee-devil\"\u003eEnchanted Limited Edition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghosts and many other background details illuminate under black light. The mount is hand signed by the artist and numbered from an edition of 1893 - the year of the Professor's disappearance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe UV details are hand painted onto the print - each image will be slightly different. A black light torch\/ UV lamp (readily available from many suppliers) is required to view the ghostly glow - a regular torch will not work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn his diary, the Professor recorded the discovery of the ghostly glow with his magic lamp. The diary entry, printed on aged parchment effect paper, is included with each artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"What Devilry is this? My sketches and impressions of these unworldly beings have been enchanted by some form of witchcraft. It seems a ghoulish hand has been at work mimicking my own and changing the very nature of my picture. Viewed using a strange light purchased on my adventures in the Far East, an unnatural glow emanates from the very soul of the spirit I have drawn. It is my belief that this light will let me see into this world of spirits beyond our own - it will require much further study and experimentation.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWould you like your picture framing? Our favourite frame choices for this picture are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-small-linear-black-frames\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmall Linear Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-frames-wide-distressed-black-band-f\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWide Distressed Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite Enchanted Art *","offers":[{"title":"mounted","offer_id":48535471980859,"sku":"ARSEn-Mtd","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":53471460589943,"sku":"ARSEn-FrA","price":94.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":48535472013627,"sku":"ARSEn-FrF","price":133.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-a-rebellious-spirit-enchanted-edition-mounted-embellished-print-470.webp?v=1777264699"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-a-rebellious-spirit-enchanted-edition-wee-devil","title":"Beneath the Sheets - A Rebellious Spirit, Wee Devil - Enchanted Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe year is 1893, in the reign of the great Queen Victoria. In York, a city most haunted, notorious ghost hunter Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite has gone missing. His diary, documenting his exploration of the city in search of paranormal activity, has been discovered. Could this explain the mystery of his disappearance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“I have been informed of a series of events of grave significance involving curious happenings of most malicious and threatening intent, in the old North facing gateway to the City. Reports of doors being blocked or slammed - in one instance crushing a young man’s hand causing fingers to break; of lamps being smashed and objects placed in such a way as to cause injury; of sightings of a diminutive white form, scurrying underfoot, causing persons to lose their footing. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI conversed with a willowy young gentleman, with a bandaged hand, so badly bruised that he winced in pain with every movement and I bade him leave no detail unsaid.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“On a pleasant early - evening stroll around the Northern parts of these Walls I planned to sit and smoke a pipe of my favourite tobacco. At the Monk Bar stair, as I tipped my hat to two young ladies, a small, white being dashed beneath my feet and caused me to stumble, only saving myself from injury by grasping the doorframe. This door slammed upon my hand, as though moved by a gust of wind, although the night was still. I did spy a white being behind the door similar to that glimpsed beneath my feet just moments before, but much larger in size. There was an eerie sound of laughter but no footstep was heard.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetermined to investigate further, I waited with my clockwork lantern. The first apparition was small, resembling a dog, with a white shroud suspended a few inches in the air. Behind the door I sighted a second ghostly figure, sizeable and burly, with an arrow protruding from its upper part. The hem of its shroud appeared to change colour with a pattern of reds, greens and yellows. In an instant they vanished, as if aware that I observed. An ominous feeling of a presence watching from afar made my skin crawl with fear and a chill of unease swept over me.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpon studying the history of Monk Bar, I learned of the “Scot Knocker.” Surveillance from this watchtower ensured no undesirable visitor might gain entry and any Scot, vagabond or other rascal was required to use the knocker to enter the city. A deposit was requested and permission granted to visit a single establishment, due to the damage they reputedly caused. Distrust of Scots dated back to the days of that scoundrel William Wallace, who, although never invading the city, did attempt to lure out its leaders to pay ransoms for Northumbrian nobles taken hostage, in a ruse to kill them. A decree was thus passed, which to my knowledge is still in place, allowing any Scot to be shot on sight with a crossbow.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI can only assume the figure I saw was that of an unfortunate Scot who had fallen foul of this law and was now exacting his revenge. Henceforth I shall call him “Douglas” and his blue-collared dog, “Dash” - which seems to appropriately describe the manner in which he moves at such speed. Although dogs are clearly prohibited from the bar walls, these rebellious spirits seem determined to cause havoc.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe image is available in four formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-boo-horace-causes-trouble-monochrome-edition\"\u003eMonochrome\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a black \u0026amp; white print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-rebellious-spirit-colour-edition\"\u003eColour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a colour print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-rebellious-spirit-enchanted-edition\"\u003eEnchanted Edition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghostly images glow under black light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-rebellious-spirit-enchanted-edition-wee-devil\"\u003eEnchanted Limited Edition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghosts and many other background details illuminate under black light. The mount is hand signed by the artist and numbered from an edition of 1893 - the year of the Professor's disappearance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe UV details are hand painted onto the print - each image will be slightly different. A black light torch\/ UV lamp (readily available from many suppliers) is required to view the ghostly glow - a regular torch will not work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn his diary, the Professor recorded the discovery of the ghostly glow with his magic lamp. The diary entry, printed on aged parchment effect paper, is included with each artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"What Devilry is this? My sketches and impressions of these unworldly beings have been enchanted by some form of witchcraft. It seems a ghoulish hand has been at work mimicking my own and changing the very nature of my picture. Viewed using a strange light purchased on my adventures in the Far East, an unnatural glow emanates from the very soul of the spirit I have drawn. It is my belief that this light will let me see into this world of spirits beyond our own - it will require much further study and experimentation.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWould you like your picture framing? Our favourite frame choices for this picture are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-small-linear-black-frames\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmall Linear Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-frames-wide-distressed-black-band-f\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWide Distressed Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite Enchanted Art *","offers":[{"title":"Wee Devil - mounted","offer_id":48607648383291,"sku":"ARSLtd-Mtd","price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":49493570912571,"sku":"ARSLtd-FrA","price":118.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":48607648416059,"sku":"ARSLtd-FrF","price":157.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Distressed Ornate Gold","offer_id":53453579321719,"sku":"","price":157.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-a-rebellious-spirit-wee-devil-enchanted-limited-edition-mounted-embellished-print-182.webp?v=1777264639"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-the-girl-in-the-window-monochrome-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets; The Girl in the Window - Monochrome Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This is one of the most harrowing narratives in my research to date - a tale known locally as “the girl in the window.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany distressing accounts have been related of the sightings at 5 College Street, “the Plague House,” where a small girl has been glimpsed in the tiny upper window. A feeble and pitiful wail is heard, accompanied by the sound of nails clawing on wood. It is said that, once heard, the sound may cause one’s heart to break in two. These sightings often coincide with a local death or the passing-by of a funeral procession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Death did cause terror in the city, and eventually made its unwelcome arrival at 5 College Street where a young couple lived with their daughter, in the shadow of York Minster. First husband and then wife were taken with the sickness and an intense fear took hold of the townsfolk. A panic-stricken mob, attempting to stem the spread of disease, bricked up the doorway and covered the windows with boards. Inside, the young couple lay in the jaws of death, plague ravaging their bodies and, before long, death took them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDays passed but the child, left alone with the corpses of her parents, remained well. She pleaded at the window, begging to be released but, as the days went by, deprived of sustenance, her lamentable cries became weaker. The citizens, fearing for their lives, ignored the girl’s pleas. Weakened through starvation and thirst, the pathetic wretch fell silent, surrendering to death herself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor countless years this cursed property remained uninhabited, no one daring take residence. I wonder if the sightings of the child at the window may have been of her watching out for the crossing of one who wronged her or that this connection with death somehow revives her spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI did visit this place myself when a funeral was to be held at the Minster, in the hope of sighting the child. To my surprise, three figures were visible, two of them less bright. I assumed these to be the parents, in a separate room, distressed by their incapacity to offer comfort to their dying child. Their shrouds were dirty and contaminated with disease and their eyes, blackened by sorrow, made my heart ache. The child, alone and starving in her bedroom prison, looked down onto the street. I did not hear her wail but the feeling of loneliness and sadness overcame me until I could bear it no longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo written records remain of this long departed family of College Street, so I have taken the liberty of naming them myself. The parents I shall call Herbert and Daphne and the poor sweet girl, Betsy.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eM.J. Braithwaite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print is presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 14x11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in colour and a special 'enchanted' edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur favourite frame choices for this picture are distressed pastel black or small linear black. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames in this size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\u003c Mark Braithwaite - Prints \u003e","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":48635662106939,"sku":"GW-Mono","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":48635662139707,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":48635662205243,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-girl-in-window-monochrome-edition-772.webp?v=1777253707"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-the-girl-in-the-window-colour-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets; The Girl in the Window - Colour Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This is one of the most harrowing narratives in my research to date - a tale known locally as “the girl in the window.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany distressing accounts have been related of the sightings at 5 College Street, “the Plague House,” where a small girl has been glimpsed in the tiny upper window. A feeble and pitiful wail is heard, accompanied by the sound of nails clawing on wood. It is said that, once heard, the sound may cause one’s heart to break in two. These sightings often coincide with a local death or the passing-by of a funeral procession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Death did cause terror in the city, and eventually made its unwelcome arrival at 5 College Street where a young couple lived with their daughter, in the shadow of York Minster. First husband and then wife were taken with the sickness and an intense fear took hold of the townsfolk. A panic-stricken mob, attempting to stem the spread of disease, bricked up the doorway and covered the windows with boards. Inside, the young couple lay in the jaws of death, plague ravaging their bodies and, before long, death took them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDays passed but the child, left alone with the corpses of her parents, remained well. She pleaded at the window, begging to be released but, as the days went by, deprived of sustenance, her lamentable cries became weaker. The citizens, fearing for their lives, ignored the girl’s pleas. Weakened through starvation and thirst, the pathetic wretch fell silent, surrendering to death herself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor countless years this cursed property remained uninhabited, no one daring take residence. I wonder if the sightings of the child at the window may have been of her watching out for the crossing of one who wronged her or that this connection with death somehow revives her spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI did visit this place myself when a funeral was to be held at the Minster, in the hope of sighting the child. To my surprise, three figures were visible, two of them less bright. I assumed these to be the parents, in a separate room, distressed by their incapacity to offer comfort to their dying child. Their shrouds were dirty and contaminated with disease and their eyes, blackened by sorrow, made my heart ache. The child, alone and starving in her bedroom prison, looked down onto the street. I did not hear her wail but the feeling of loneliness and sadness overcame me until I could bear it no longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo written records remain of this long departed family of College Street, so I have taken the liberty of naming them myself. The parents I shall call Herbert and Daphne and the poor sweet girl, Beryl.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eM.J. Braithwaite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print is presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 14x11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in monochrome and a special 'enchanted' edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur favourite frame choices for this picture are Small Linear I black or Muse II distressed black. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames in this size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\u003c Mark Braithwaite - Prints \u003e","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":48720929554747,"sku":"GWColour-20","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":48720929587515,"sku":"GWColour-FrA","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":48720929653051,"sku":"GWColour-FrF","price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-girl-in-window-colour-edition-333.webp?v=1777253767"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-the-girl-in-the-window-monochrome-edition-large","title":"Beneath the Sheets; The Girl in the Window - Monochrome Edition LARGE","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This is one of the most harrowing narratives in my research to date - a tale known locally as “the girl in the window.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany distressing accounts have been related of the sightings at 5 College Street, “the Plague House,” where a small girl has been glimpsed in the tiny upper window. A feeble and pitiful wail is heard, accompanied by the sound of nails clawing on wood. It is said that, once heard, the sound may cause one’s heart to break in two. These sightings often coincide with a local death or the passing-by of a funeral procession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Death did cause terror in the city, and eventually made its unwelcome arrival at 5 College Street where a young couple lived with their daughter, in the shadow of York Minster. First husband and then wife were taken with the sickness and an intense fear took hold of the townsfolk. A panic-stricken mob, attempting to stem the spread of disease, bricked up the doorway and covered the windows with boards. Inside, the young couple lay in the jaws of death, plague ravaging their bodies and, before long, death took them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDays passed but the child, left alone with the corpses of her parents, remained well. She pleaded at the window, begging to be released but, as the days went by, deprived of sustenance, her lamentable cries became weaker. The citizens, fearing for their lives, ignored the girl’s pleas. Weakened through starvation and thirst, the pathetic wretch fell silent, surrendering to death herself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor countless years this cursed property remained uninhabited, no one daring take residence. I wonder if the sightings of the child at the window may have been of her watching out for the crossing of one who wronged her or that this connection with death somehow revives her spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI did visit this place myself when a funeral was to be held at the Minster, in the hope of sighting the child. To my surprise, three figures were visible, two of them less bright. I assumed these to be the parents, in a separate room, distressed by their incapacity to offer comfort to their dying child. Their shrouds were dirty and contaminated with disease and their eyes, blackened by sorrow, made my heart ache. The child, alone and starving in her bedroom prison, looked down onto the street. I did not hear her wail but the feeling of loneliness and sadness overcame me until I could bear it no longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo written records remain of this long departed family of College Street, so I have taken the liberty of naming them myself. The parents I shall call Herbert and Daphne and the poor sweet girl, Betsy.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eM.J. Braithwaite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print is presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 14x18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in colour and a special 'enchanted' edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur favourite frame choices for this picture are distressed pastel black or small linear black. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames in this size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\u003c Mark Braithwaite - Prints \u003e","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":48781085180219,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-girl-in-window-monochrome-edition-large-mounted-603.webp?v=1777264831"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-the-girl-in-the-window-enchanted-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets - The Girl in the Window - Enchanted Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"Dear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This is one of the most harrowing narratives in my research to date - a tale known locally as “the girl in the window.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany distressing accounts have been related of the sightings at 5 College Street, “the Plague House,” where a small girl has been glimpsed in the tiny upper window. A feeble and pitiful wail is heard, accompanied by the sound of nails clawing on wood. It is said that, once heard, the sound may cause one’s heart to break in two. These sightings often coincide with a local death or the passing-by of a funeral procession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Death did cause terror in the city, and eventually made its unwelcome arrival at 5 College Street where a young couple lived with their daughter, in the shadow of York Minster. First husband and then wife were taken with the sickness and an intense fear took hold of the townsfolk. A panic-stricken mob, attempting to stem the spread of disease, bricked up the doorway and covered the windows with boards. Inside, the young couple lay in the jaws of death, plague ravaging their bodies and, before long, death took them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDays passed but the child, left alone with the corpses of her parents, remained well. She pleaded at the window, begging to be released but, as the days went by, deprived of sustenance, her lamentable cries became weaker. The citizens, fearing for their lives, ignored the girl’s pleas. Weakened through starvation and thirst, the pathetic wretch fell silent, surrendering to death herself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor countless years this cursed property remained uninhabited, no one daring take residence. I wonder if the sightings of the child at the window may have been of her watching out for the crossing of one who wronged her or that this connection with death somehow revives her spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI did visit this place myself when a funeral was to be held at the Minster, in the hope of sighting the child. To my surprise, three figures were visible, two of them less bright. I assumed these to be the parents, in a separate room, distressed by their incapacity to offer comfort to their dying child. Their shrouds were dirty and contaminated with disease and their eyes, blackened by sorrow, made my heart ache. The child, alone and starving in her bedroom prison, looked down onto the street. I did not hear her wail but the feeling of loneliness and sadness overcame me until I could bear it no longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo written records remain of this long departed family of College Street, so I have taken the liberty of naming them myself. The parents I shall call Herbert and Daphne and the poor sweet girl, Beryl.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eM.J. Braithwaite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"What Devilry is this? My sketches and impressions of these unworldly beings have been enchanted by some form of witchcraft. It seems a ghoulish hand has been at work mimicking my own and changing the very nature of my picture. Viewed using a strange light purchased on my adventures in the Far East, an unnatural glow emanates from the very soul of the spirit I have drawn. It is my belief that this light will let me see into this world of spirits beyond our own - it will require much further study and experimentation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enchanted edition of the print is larger than other formats - presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 18x14.\" When viewed under black light, the ghostly image glows. This special effect has been hand painted and signed by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo version of the enchanted edition are available; The Girl in the Window and Ghostly Lights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlack lights are readily available from many suppliers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in smaller sizes in monochrome and colour edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite Enchanted Art *","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":48790653698363,"sku":"GWEn-Mtd","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":53471459049847,"sku":"GWEn-FrA","price":97.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":53471459082615,"sku":"GWEn-FrF","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-girl-in-window-enchanted-edition-436.webp?v=1773462419"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-the-girl-in-the-window-enchanted-edition-ghostly-lights","title":"Beneath the Sheets - The Girl in the Window, Ghostly Lights - Enchanted Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e An excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"Dear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This is one of the most harrowing narratives in my research to date - a tale known locally as “the girl in the window.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany distressing accounts have been related of the sightings at 5 College Street, “the Plague House,” where a small girl has been glimpsed in the tiny upper window. A feeble and pitiful wail is heard, accompanied by the sound of nails clawing on wood. It is said that, once heard, the sound may cause one’s heart to break in two. These sightings often coincide with a local death or the passing-by of a funeral procession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Death did cause terror in the city, and eventually made its unwelcome arrival at 5 College Street where a young couple lived with their daughter, in the shadow of York Minster. First husband and then wife were taken with the sickness and an intense fear took hold of the townsfolk. A panic-stricken mob, attempting to stem the spread of disease, bricked up the doorway and covered the windows with boards. Inside, the young couple lay in the jaws of death, plague ravaging their bodies and, before long, death took them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDays passed but the child, left alone with the corpses of her parents, remained well. She pleaded at the window, begging to be released but, as the days went by, deprived of sustenance, her lamentable cries became weaker. The citizens, fearing for their lives, ignored the girl’s pleas. Weakened through starvation and thirst, the pathetic wretch fell silent, surrendering to death herself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor countless years this cursed property remained uninhabited, no one daring take residence. I wonder if the sightings of the child at the window may have been of her watching out for the crossing of one who wronged her or that this connection with death somehow revives her spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI did visit this place myself when a funeral was to be held at the Minster, in the hope of sighting the child. To my surprise, three figures were visible, two of them less bright. I assumed these to be the parents, in a separate room, distressed by their incapacity to offer comfort to their dying child. Their shrouds were dirty and contaminated with disease and their eyes, blackened by sorrow, made my heart ache. The child, alone and starving in her bedroom prison, looked down onto the street. I did not hear her wail but the feeling of loneliness and sadness overcame me until I could bear it no longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo written records remain of this long departed family of College Street, so I have taken the liberty of naming them myself. The parents I shall call Herbert and Daphne and the poor sweet girl, Beryl.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eM.J. Braithwaite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"What Devilry is this? My sketches and impressions of these unworldly beings have been enchanted by some form of witchcraft. It seems a ghoulish hand has been at work mimicking my own and changing the very nature of my picture. Viewed using a strange light purchased on my adventures in the Far East, an unnatural glow emanates from the very soul of the spirit I have drawn. It is my belief that this light will let me see into this world of spirits beyond our own - it will require much further study and experimentation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enchanted edition of the print is larger than other formats - presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 18x14 m.\" When viewed under black light, the ghostly image glows. This special effect has been hand painted and signed by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo version of the enchanted edition are available; The Girl in the Window and Ghostly Lights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlack lights are readily available from many suppliers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in smaller sizes in monochrome and colour edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite Enchanted Art *","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":48802509553979,"sku":"GWLtd-Mtd","price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear 1 Black (A)","offer_id":49493382594875,"sku":"GWLtd-FrA","price":121.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":49493382627643,"sku":"GWLtd-FrA","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-girl-in-window-ghostly-lights-enchanted-limited-edition-149.webp?v=1777264693"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-quiet-as-a-nun-monochrome-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets; Quiet as a Nun - Monochrome Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eQuiet as a Nun. This black and white York ghost art print features a lonely spirit floating along the ruined walls of St Mary’s Abbey in the historic haunted City of York.  This ghostly image is part of the Beneath the Sheets series created by resident artist M.J. Braithwaite.  Perfect for your Halloween home decor or  as a ghost gift idea for fans of the supernatural. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe year is 1893, in the reign of the great Queen Victoria. In York, a city most haunted, notorious ghost hunter Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite has gone missing. His diary, documenting his exploration of the city in search of paranormal activity, has been discovered. Could this explain the mystery of his disappearance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“In a quite remarkable setting, lit by a crescent moon, I observe a particularly melancholy scene. A shrouded figure, as quiet as a nun, which I perceive to be a girl or slightly-built lady, holds a silent vigil at the grave of William Etty. I observe a pansy embroidered on her shroud as she floats silently along the ruined walls of St Mary’s Abbey. Through an opening in the walls, behind railings to the rear of St Olave’s Church, I spy the tomb of Etty. Eerie lights flicker like candles, illuminated by my clockwork lantern. It is as if this strange being is keeping vigil over the grave, connected by an unworldly force. As the moonlight fades and the lights begin to dim the shrouded figure disappears, leaving behind a still, serene image.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI swiftly gather my belongings and head from the Abbey since being in the gardens of the museum after nightfall is not permitted. Although I had attempted to seek the permission of the garden’s management to remain longer, they had dismissed my request as folly. I had, therefore, been obliged to gain entry through a gap in the railings and, although I consider my work to be for scientific purposes, others may perceive it as trespassing. I must return the way I came post haste. As I contemplate that to which I have just borne witness, I feel a familiar sense of unease. With the last remaining turns of my clockwork lantern I survey my surroundings and, by the very last flicker, I spy in the distance a tall, thin, figure. This time it is not a shrouded figure but a top-hatted man, motionless and watching, and as the light of my lantern finally fails, I shout “You there”. But as my eyes adjust to the darkness I see that he is gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI deduce that I am left with two mysteries to solve: the identity of the top-hatted figure and also that of the shrouded girl. My knowledge of Mr Etty derives from my childhood when he was still a working artist and my mother had enlisted myself and my bother to accompany her to London to see his works - namely The Sirens and Ulysses - at the Summer Exhibition. After viewing, my mother had felt its content inappropriate for such a young boy as myself. My older brother however, who was not spared, relished in relaying to me the disturbing images of nude women and corpses. I was sure that he was amusing himself at my expense but it transpired to be all true when I finally glimpsed the painting for myself at a gallery in Manchester some twenty years later.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpon studying Etty’s life I learn that he had many models, but painted mostly in his London apartments. A key figure in his life in York was his niece Betsy. They were devoted to each other and she lived with him and cared for the old bachelor until the time of his death. Etty is rumoured to have been so vexed that Betsy would marry and leave him that he forced her to sign an affidavit committing her to his care. Perhaps this is the bond of devotion I witnessed in the gardens that night; a silent figure still caring for her charge beyond the grave.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe image is available in four formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-quiet-as-a-nun-monochrome-edition\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York's Museum Gardens - Quiet as a Nun - in black and white\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMonochrome\u003c\/a\u003e - a black \u0026amp; white print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-quiet-as-a-nun-colour-edition\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York's Museum Gardens - Quiet as a Nun - in colour\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eColour\u003c\/a\u003e - a colour print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-quiet-as-a-nun-enchanted-edition\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York's Museum Gardens - Quiet as a Nun - it glows!\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnchanted Edition\u003c\/a\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghostly images glow under black light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-quiet-as-a-nun-enchanted-edition-celestial-light\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly illuminated print of York's Museum Gardens - Quiet as a Nun -\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnchanted Limited Edition\u003c\/a\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghosts and many other background details illuminate under black light. The mount is hand signed by the artist and numbered from an edition of 1893 - the year of the Professor's disappearance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Professor’s diary entry, printed on aged parchment effect paper, is included with each artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWould you like your picture framing? Our favourite frame choices for this picture are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-small-linear-black-frames\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmall Linear Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-frames-wide-distressed-black-band-f\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWide Distressed Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\u003c Mark Braithwaite - Prints \u003e","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":48879896068411,"sku":"QN-Mono","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":48879896101179,"sku":null,"price":51.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":48879896166715,"sku":null,"price":83.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-quiet-as-a-nun-monochrome-edition-mounted-print-938.webp?v=1777264690"},{"product_id":"original-from-the-shadows-a-by-mark-braithwaite","title":"SOLD - ORIGINAL Beneath The Sheets - The Moonlight Visitor by Mark Braithwaite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal ghostly artwork by resident artist Mark Braithwaite.  Part of his ‘Beneath The Sheets’ series which combine mysterious ghostly characters with a little bit of York history.  Mark has created his pieces using artwork ink and watercolour wash with mixed media overlay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original artwork has been double mounted and framed in a rich gold Victorian style distressed ornate frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate measurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage size: 30x21cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed size:56x45cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow is an excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"Dear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt last, a sighting, but by mere happenstance rather than good grace or design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn my younger days in Marrakesh, I chanced across a souk selling exotic and mysterious wares. The trader, Amir, caught my attention in particular - a rotund gentleman shrouded in the overpowering scent of spiced pomade. My fancy was absorbed by an ornate and unusual hand lamp, powered by clockwork and bejewelled with large vulgar glass stones. When wound the most peculiar flickering light emanated - an unnatural purple glow which stung your eyes to gaze upon. Amir spun a elaborate tale of provenance, revolving around the loss of the beautiful wife of the Sultan. Devastated by her passing, a reward was offered to devise a manner to gaze upon his young wife’s beauty one more time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a string of elaborate inventions from scientists, spiritualists and charlatans, a simple clock maker brought a lamp claiming that under the combined light of the full moon and the beam of the lamp, the form of spirits from another world would appear. The now aged Sultan waited, but at each full moon the sky would be blanketed by cloud, until at last he also passed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocal legend claimed the spirits wove this blanket of cloud to prevent him seeing the other side. How Amir obtained the lantern was not explained, nor why the jewels encrusted on the lamp were glass and not precious - I crushed one stone beneath my boot to prove this before the haggling began. The sum agreed was not for the faint hearted but I had become obsessed by the artefact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne night I was compelled to test the lamp which had been gathering dust on the mantle in my York home. Going to the place called Whip-ma Whop-ma-gate - according to local folk lore, the historic scene of barbaric beatings and whippings - thinking that this might be the right location to find troubled spirits due to the heartache and turmoil that such a place might engender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnsure of the legitimacy of such a contraption I wound the lamp to its full and waited until the sky cleared and moonlight hit the streets below. The most curious thing imaginable; a vision in the style of a zoetrope flickered in the purple light before my very eyes. A shrouded ghost who bore the markings of “Horace” drifted into view, the vision flickering between his world and ours. “Molly” sat in a high window waiting for her Horace, completely unaware of me as he drifted towards a doorway and vanished. Their world was like ours but different - our midnight was their mid day and Horace was visiting for tea. This mundane view was not what I was expecting in such a place of turmoil. From the fragments I viewed I could see a home and Molly waiting for her man to return. There was no fanfare or hullabaloo just an ordinary couple together again”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e© Mark Braithwaite\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite - Original *","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":48912230121787,"sku":null,"price":1145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Framed","offer_id":48912230154555,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/sold-original-beneath-the-sheets-moonlight-visitor-by-mark-braithwaite-painting-305.webp?v=1777264749"},{"product_id":"original-beneath-the-sheets-the-girl-at-the-window-by-mark-braithwaite","title":"ORIGINAL Beneath The Sheets - The Girl In The Window by Mark Braithwaite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal ghostly artwork by resident artist Mark Braithwaite.  Part of his ‘Beneath The Sheets’ series which combine mysterious ghostly characters with a little bit of York history.  Mark has created his pieces using artwork ink and watercolour wash with mixed media overlay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original artwork has been mounted and framed in a rich distressed gold frame with a scooped inner slip. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate measurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage size: 29x21cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed size:55x46cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow is an excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This is one of the most harrowing narratives in my research to date - a tale known locally as “the girl in the window.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany distressing accounts have been related of the sightings at 5 College Street, “the Plague House,” where a small girl has been glimpsed in the tiny upper window. A feeble and pitiful wail is heard, accompanied by the sound of nails clawing on wood. It is said that, once heard, the sound may cause one’s heart to break in two. These sightings often coincide with a local death or the passing-by of a funeral procession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Death did cause terror in the city, and eventually made its unwelcome arrival at 5 College Street where a young couple lived with their daughter, in the shadow of York Minster. First husband and then wife were taken with the sickness and an intense fear took hold of the townsfolk. A panic-stricken mob, attempting to stem the spread of disease, bricked up the doorway and covered the windows with boards. Inside, the young couple lay in the jaws of death, plague ravaging their bodies and, before long, death took them. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDays passed but the child, left alone with the corpses of her parents, remained well. She pleaded at the window, begging to be released but, as the days went by, deprived of sustenance, her lamentable cries became weaker. The citizens, fearing for their lives, ignored the girl’s pleas. Weakened through starvation and thirst, the pathetic wretch fell silent, surrendering to death herself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor countless years this cursed property remained uninhabited, no one daring take residence. I wonder if the sightings of the child at the window may have been of her watching out for the crossing of one who wronged her or that this connection with death somehow revives her spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI did visit this place myself when a funeral was to be held at the Minster, in the hope of sighting the child. To my surprise, three figures were visible, two of them less bright. I assumed these to be the parents, in a separate room, distressed by their incapacity to offer comfort to their dying child. Their shrouds were dirty and contaminated with disease and their eyes, blackened by sorrow, made my heart ache. The child, alone and starving in her bedroom prison, looked down onto the street. I did not hear her wail but the feeling of loneliness and sadness overcame me until I could bear it no longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo written records remain of this long departed family of College Street, so I have taken the liberty of naming them myself. The parents I shall call Herbert and Daphne and the poor sweet girl, Beryl.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e© Mark Braithwaite\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite - Original *","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":48912887808315,"sku":null,"price":1345.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Framed","offer_id":48912887841083,"sku":null,"price":1495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/original-beneath-the-sheets-girl-in-window-by-mark-braithwaite-painting-757.webp?v=1777264757"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-quiet-as-a-nun-colour-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets; Quiet as a Nun - Colour Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eQuiet as a Nun. This ghost art print in colour features a lonely spirit floating along the ruined walls of St Mary’s Abbey in the historic haunted City of York.  This ghostly image is part of the Beneath the Sheets series created by resident artist M.J. Braithwaite.  Perfect for your Halloween home decor or as a ghost gift idea for fans of the supernatural. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe year is 1893, in the reign of the great Queen Victoria. In York, a city most haunted, notorious ghost hunter Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite has gone missing. His diary, documenting his exploration of the city in search of paranormal activity, has been discovered. Could this explain the mystery of his disappearance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“In a quite remarkable setting, lit by a crescent moon, I observe a particularly melancholy scene. A shrouded figure, as quiet as a nun, which I perceive to be a girl or slightly-built lady, holds a silent vigil at the grave of William Etty. I observe a pansy embroidered on her shroud as she floats silently along the ruined walls of St Mary’s Abbey. Through an opening in the walls, behind railings to the rear of St Olave’s Church, I spy the tomb of Etty. Eerie lights flicker like candles, illuminated by my clockwork lantern. It is as if this strange being is keeping vigil over the grave, connected by an unworldly force. As the moonlight fades and the lights begin to dim the shrouded figure disappears, leaving behind a still, serene image.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI swiftly gather my belongings and head from the Abbey since being in the gardens of the museum after nightfall is not permitted. Although I had attempted to seek the permission of the garden’s management to remain longer, they had dismissed my request as folly. I had, therefore, been obliged to gain entry through a gap in the railings and, although I consider my work to be for scientific purposes, others may perceive it as trespassing. I must return the way I came post haste. As I contemplate that to which I have just borne witness, I feel a familiar sense of unease. With the last remaining turns of my clockwork lantern I survey my surroundings and, by the very last flicker, I spy in the distance a tall, thin, figure. This time it is not a shrouded figure but a top-hatted man, motionless and watching, and as the light of my lantern finally fails, I shout “You there”. But as my eyes adjust to the darkness I see that he is gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI deduce that I am left with two mysteries to solve: the identity of the top-hatted figure and also that of the shrouded girl. My knowledge of Mr Etty derives from my childhood when he was still a working artist and my mother had enlisted myself and my bother to accompany her to London to see his works - namely The Sirens and Ulysses - at the Summer Exhibition. After viewing, my mother had felt its content inappropriate for such a young boy as myself. My older brother however, who was not spared, relished in relaying to me the disturbing images of nude women and corpses. I was sure that he was amusing himself at my expense but it transpired to be all true when I finally glimpsed the painting for myself at a gallery in Manchester some twenty years later.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpon studying Etty’s life I learn that he had many models, but painted mostly in his London apartments. A key figure in his life in York was his niece Betsy. They were devoted to each other and she lived with him and cared for the old bachelor until the time of his death. Etty is rumoured to have been so vexed that Betsy would marry and leave him that he forced her to sign an affidavit committing her to his care. Perhaps this is the bond of devotion I witnessed in the gardens that night; a silent figure still caring for her charge beyond the grave.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe image is available in four formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York's Museum Gardens - Quiet as a Nun - in black and white\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-quiet-as-a-nun-monochrome-edition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMonochrome\u003c\/a\u003e - a black \u0026amp; white print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York's Museum Gardens - Quiet as a Nun - in colour\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-quiet-as-a-nun-colour-edition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eColour\u003c\/a\u003e - a colour print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York's Museum Gardens - Quiet as a Nun - it glows!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-quiet-as-a-nun-enchanted-edition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnchanted Edition\u003c\/a\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghostly images glow under black light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly illuminated print of York's Museum Gardens - Quiet as a Nun -\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-quiet-as-a-nun-enchanted-edition-celestial-light\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnchanted Limited Edition\u003c\/a\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghosts and many other background details illuminate under black light. The mount is hand signed by the artist and numbered from an edition of 1893 - the year of the Professor's disappearance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Professor’s diary entry, printed on aged parchment effect paper, is included with each artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWould you like your picture framing? Our favourite frame choices for this picture are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-small-linear-black-frames\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmall Linear Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-frames-wide-distressed-black-band-f\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWide Distressed Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\u003c Mark Braithwaite - Prints \u003e","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":48973108478267,"sku":"QN-20","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":48973108511035,"sku":"QN20-FrA","price":51.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Nordic Black (C)","offer_id":48973108543803,"sku":"QN20-FrC","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II  Black (F)","offer_id":48973108576571,"sku":"QN20-FrF","price":83.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Distressed Gilt","offer_id":49348817781051,"sku":"","price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Ridged Gold","offer_id":53492152369527,"sku":"","price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Framed Dome Gold","offer_id":53694160142711,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-quiet-as-a-nun-colour-edition-posters-prints-visual-artwork-277.webp?v=1777204088"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-quiet-as-a-nun-enchanted-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets - Quiet as a Nun - Enchanted Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe year is 1893, in the reign of the great Queen Victoria. In York, a city most haunted, notorious ghost hunter Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite has gone missing. His diary, documenting his exploration of the city in search of paranormal activity, has been discovered. Could this explain the mystery of his disappearance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“In a quite remarkable setting, lit by a crescent moon, I observe a particularly melancholy scene. A shrouded figure, as quiet as a nun, which I perceive to be a girl or slightly-built lady, holds a silent vigil at the grave of William Etty. I observe a pansy embroidered on her shroud as she floats silently along the ruined walls of St Mary’s Abbey. Through an opening in the walls, behind railings to the rear of St Olave’s Church, I spy the tomb of Etty. Eerie lights flicker like candles, illuminated by my clockwork lantern. It is as if this strange being is keeping vigil over the grave, connected by an unworldly force. As the moonlight fades and the lights begin to dim the shrouded figure disappears, leaving behind a still, serene image.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI swiftly gather my belongings and head from the Abbey since being in the gardens of the museum after nightfall is not permitted. Although I had attempted to seek the permission of the garden’s management to remain longer, they had dismissed my request as folly. I had, therefore, been obliged to gain entry through a gap in the railings and, although I consider my work to be for scientific purposes, others may perceive it as trespassing. I must return the way I came post haste. As I contemplate that to which I have just borne witness, I feel a familiar sense of unease. With the last remaining turns of my clockwork lantern I survey my surroundings and, by the very last flicker, I spy in the distance a tall, thin, figure. This time it is not a shrouded figure but a top-hatted man, motionless and watching, and as the light of my lantern finally fails, I shout “You there”. But as my eyes adjust to the darkness I see that he is gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI deduce that I am left with two mysteries to solve: the identity of the top-hatted figure and also that of the shrouded girl. My knowledge of Mr Etty derives from my childhood when he was still a working artist and my mother had enlisted myself and my bother to accompany her to London to see his works - namely The Sirens and Ulysses - at the Summer Exhibition. After viewing, my mother had felt its content inappropriate for such a young boy as myself. My older brother however, who was not spared, relished in relaying to me the disturbing images of nude women and corpses. I was sure that he was amusing himself at my expense but it transpired to be all true when I finally glimpsed the painting for myself at a gallery in Manchester some twenty years later.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpon studying Etty’s life I learn that he had many models, but painted mostly in his London apartments. A key figure in his life in York was his niece Betsy. They were devoted to each other and she lived with him and cared for the old bachelor until the time of his death. Etty is rumoured to have been so vexed that Betsy would marry and leave him that he forced her to sign an affidavit committing her to his care. Perhaps this is the bond of devotion I witnessed in the gardens that night; a silent figure still caring for her charge beyond the grave.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe image is available in four formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-quiet-as-a-nun-monochrome-edition\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York's Museum Gardens - Quiet as a Nun - in black and white\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMonochrome\u003c\/a\u003e - a black \u0026amp; white print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-quiet-as-a-nun-colour-edition\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York's Museum Gardens - Quiet as a Nun - in colour\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eColour\u003c\/a\u003e - a colour print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-quiet-as-a-nun-enchanted-edition\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York's Museum Gardens - Quiet as a Nun - it glows!\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnchanted Edition\u003c\/a\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghostly images glow under black light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-quiet-as-a-nun-enchanted-edition-celestial-light\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly illuminated print of York's Museum Gardens - Quiet as a Nun -\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnchanted Limited Edition\u003c\/a\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghosts and many other background details illuminate under black light. The mount is hand signed by the artist and numbered from an edition of 1893 - the year of the Professor's disappearance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe UV details are hand painted onto the print - each image will be slightly different. A black light torch\/ UV lamp (readily available from many suppliers) is required to view the ghostly glow - a regular torch will not work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn his diary, the Professor recorded the discovery of the ghostly glow with his magic lamp. The diary entry, printed on aged parchment effect paper, is included with each artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"What Devilry is this? My sketches and impressions of these unworldly beings have been enchanted by some form of witchcraft. It seems a ghoulish hand has been at work mimicking my own and changing the very nature of my picture. Viewed using a strange light purchased on my adventures in the Far East, an unnatural glow emanates from the very soul of the spirit I have drawn. It is my belief that this light will let me see into this world of spirits beyond our own - it will require much further study and experimentation.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWould you like your picture framing? Our favourite frame choices for this picture are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-small-linear-black-frames\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmall Linear Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-frames-wide-distressed-black-band-f\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWide Distressed Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite Enchanted Art *","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":48982673523003,"sku":"QNEn-Mtd","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear 1 Black (Band A)","offer_id":48982716973371,"sku":"QNEn-FrA","price":94.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II Black (Band F)","offer_id":48982673555771,"sku":"QNEn-FrF","price":133.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-quiet-as-a-nun-enchanted-edition-mounted-embellished-print-689.webp?v=1777264813"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-quiet-as-a-nun-enchanted-edition-celestial-light","title":"Beneath the Sheets - Quiet as a Nun, Celestial Light - Enchanted Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe year is 1893, in the reign of the great Queen Victoria. In York, a city most haunted, notorious ghost hunter Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite has gone missing. His diary, documenting his exploration of the city in search of paranormal activity, has been discovered. Could this explain the mystery of his disappearance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“In a quite remarkable setting, lit by a crescent moon, I observe a particularly melancholy scene. A shrouded figure, as quiet as a nun, which I perceive to be a girl or slightly-built lady, holds a silent vigil at the grave of William Etty. I observe a pansy embroidered on her shroud as she floats silently along the ruined walls of St Mary’s Abbey. Through an opening in the walls, behind railings to the rear of St Olave’s Church, I spy the tomb of Etty. Eerie lights flicker like candles, illuminated by my clockwork lantern. It is as if this strange being is keeping vigil over the grave, connected by an unworldly force. As the moonlight fades and the lights begin to dim the shrouded figure disappears, leaving behind a still, serene image.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI swiftly gather my belongings and head from the Abbey since being in the gardens of the museum after nightfall is not permitted. Although I had attempted to seek the permission of the garden’s management to remain longer, they had dismissed my request as folly. I had, therefore, been obliged to gain entry through a gap in the railings and, although I consider my work to be for scientific purposes, others may perceive it as trespassing. I must return the way I came post haste. As I contemplate that to which I have just borne witness, I feel a familiar sense of unease. With the last remaining turns of my clockwork lantern I survey my surroundings and, by the very last flicker, I spy in the distance a tall, thin, figure. This time it is not a shrouded figure but a top-hatted man, motionless and watching, and as the light of my lantern finally fails, I shout “You there”. But as my eyes adjust to the darkness I see that he is gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI deduce that I am left with two mysteries to solve: the identity of the top-hatted figure and also that of the shrouded girl. My knowledge of Mr Etty derives from my childhood when he was still a working artist and my mother had enlisted myself and my bother to accompany her to London to see his works - namely The Sirens and Ulysses - at the Summer Exhibition. After viewing, my mother had felt its content inappropriate for such a young boy as myself. My older brother however, who was not spared, relished in relaying to me the disturbing images of nude women and corpses. I was sure that he was amusing himself at my expense but it transpired to be all true when I finally glimpsed the painting for myself at a gallery in Manchester some twenty years later.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpon studying Etty’s life I learn that he had many models, but painted mostly in his London apartments. A key figure in his life in York was his niece Betsy. They were devoted to each other and she lived with him and cared for the old bachelor until the time of his death. Etty is rumoured to have been so vexed that Betsy would marry and leave him that he forced her to sign an affidavit committing her to his care. Perhaps this is the bond of devotion I witnessed in the gardens that night; a silent figure still caring for her charge beyond the grave.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe image is available in four formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-quiet-as-a-nun-monochrome-edition\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York's Museum Gardens - Quiet as a Nun - in black and white\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMonochrome\u003c\/a\u003e - a black \u0026amp; white print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-quiet-as-a-nun-colour-edition\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York's Museum Gardens - Quiet as a Nun - in colour\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eColour\u003c\/a\u003e - a colour print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-quiet-as-a-nun-enchanted-edition\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York's Museum Gardens - Quiet as a Nun - it glows!\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnchanted Edition\u003c\/a\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghostly images glow under black light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-quiet-as-a-nun-enchanted-edition-celestial-light\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly illuminated print of York's Museum Gardens - Quiet as a Nun -\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnchanted Limited Edition\u003c\/a\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghosts and many other background details illuminate under black light. The mount is hand signed by the artist and numbered from an edition of 1893 - the year of the Professor's disappearance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe UV details are hand painted onto the print - each image will be slightly different. A black light torch\/ UV lamp (readily available from many suppliers) is required to view the ghostly glow - a regular torch will not work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn his diary, the Professor recorded the discovery of the ghostly glow with his magic lamp. The diary entry, printed on aged parchment effect paper, is included with each artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"What Devilry is this? My sketches and impressions of these unworldly beings have been enchanted by some form of witchcraft. It seems a ghoulish hand has been at work mimicking my own and changing the very nature of my picture. Viewed using a strange light purchased on my adventures in the Far East, an unnatural glow emanates from the very soul of the spirit I have drawn. It is my belief that this light will let me see into this world of spirits beyond our own - it will require much further study and experimentation.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWould you like your picture framing? Our favourite frame choices for this picture are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-small-linear-black-frames\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmall Linear Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-frames-wide-distressed-black-band-f\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWide Distressed Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite Enchanted Art *","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":48982737748283,"sku":"QNLtd-Mtd","price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":48982737781051,"sku":"QNLtd-FrA","price":118.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":48982737813819,"sku":"QNLtd-FrF","price":157.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Domed Champagne","offer_id":55345642537335,"sku":"","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-quiet-as-a-nun-celestial-light-enchanted-limited-edition-mounted-embellished-print-925.webp?v=1777253767"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-vengeful-exploits-monochrome-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets; Vengeful Exploits - Monochrome Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The ancient walls built to surround and fortify the city of York had declined into almost ruins half a century ago. Some were of the opinion that the more derelict parts should be demolished as they caused both a hindrance to transportation and access routes and were a general eyesore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor centuries archers, crossbowmen and later gunners had patrolled the walls, fending off rebels of all genres. They threw down stones and even boiling pitch to drive back invaders of evil intent, and perceived all Scots to be Jacobites and of threat to the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the ardent support of the local gentry and, promoted vehemently by the artist Mr William Etty, a strong and influential committee was formed with a contrary notion to not only restore but further enhance the walls’ former glory, allowing a pleasant walkway whence one could stroll and take in the magnificent views it provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobin Hood tower, formerly known as the Frost Tower possibly due to its northern facing exposure, is situated at the corner of Lord Mayor’s Walk (formally Goose Lane) and Gillygate - a mere two minutes’ walk from my city residence off Gillygate which is built on the site of what was the paupers’ graveyard of the now demolished St Giles church nearby. Work began in 1888 to revitalise this derelict gun emplacement as the tower provided a wonderful seating area for taking in the breathtaking view of the minster and, by happenstance, a secluded spot for young courting couples in its shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere our story takes a darker vein involving the dangerous spirit “Douglas” whom I had previously encountered at Monk Bar. My suspicions were aroused on seeing parts of the newly constructed tower dislodged and lying on the ground near to the courting couples below. This was an occurrence unlikely to come about without sabotage due to the superb craftsmanship offered by the city’s world-renowned stonemasons and, indeed, whilst lying in wait on the battlements I observed “Douglas” the Scottish spirit, seemingly beating the walls to loosen them. As I pointed my clockwork lantern in the direction of the tower, angry voices could be heard as the courting couples believed it was they who were the subject of my interest and not the ghost above them. I made a swift departure to my city dwelling to avoid any further misunderstanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI strongly suspect that Douglas was one of the scoundrels or Jacobites struck by a bolt from a crossbow at this very site. Perhaps left buried where he fell at the foot of the tower, the recent renovation work had disturbed his peace in the afterlife and initiated his vengeful exploits.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM.J. Braithwaite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print is presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 14x11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in colour and a special 'enchanted' edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur favourite frame choices for this picture are distressed pastel black or small linear black. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other standard imperial frames in this size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\u003c Mark Braithwaite - Prints \u003e","offers":[{"title":"Mounted 11x14”","offer_id":48988498624827,"sku":"VE-Mono","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed 11x14” in Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":48988498690363,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed 11x14” in Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":48988498755899,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-vengeful-exploits-monochrome-edition-posters-prints-visual-artwork-262.webp?v=1777264810"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-quiet-as-a-nun-enchanted-edition-copy","title":"Beneath the Sheets - Vengeful Exploits - Enchanted Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The ancient walls built to surround and fortify the city of York had declined into almost ruins half a century ago. Some were of the opinion that the more derelict parts should be demolished as they caused both a hindrance to transportation and access routes and were a general eyesore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor centuries archers, crossbowmen and later gunners had patrolled the walls, fending off rebels of all genres. They threw down stones and even boiling pitch to drive back invaders of evil intent, and perceived all Scots to be Jacobites and of threat to the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the ardent support of the local gentry and, promoted vehemently by the artist Mr William Etty, a strong and influential committee was formed with a contrary notion to not only restore but further enhance the walls’ former glory, allowing a pleasant walkway whence one could stroll and take in the magnificent views it provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobin Hood tower, formerly known as the Frost Tower possibly due to its northern facing exposure, is situated at the corner of Lord Mayor’s Walk (formally Goose Lane) and Gillygate - a mere two minutes’ walk from my city residence off Gillygate which is built on the site of what was the paupers’ graveyard of the now demolished St Giles church nearby. Work began in 1888 to revitalise this derelict gun emplacement as the tower provided a wonderful seating area for taking in the breathtaking view of the minster and, by happenstance, a secluded spot for young courting couples in its shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere our story takes a darker vein involving the dangerous spirit “Douglas” whom I had previously encountered at Monk Bar. My suspicions were aroused on seeing parts of the newly constructed tower dislodged and lying on the ground near to the courting couples below. This was an occurrence unlikely to come about without sabotage due to the superb craftsmanship offered by the city’s world-renowned stonemasons and, indeed, whilst lying in wait on the battlements I observed “Douglas” the Scottish spirit, seemingly beating the walls to loosen them. As I pointed my clockwork lantern in the direction of the tower, angry voices could be heard as the courting couples believed it was they who were the subject of my interest and not the ghost above them. I made a swift departure to my city dwelling to avoid any further misunderstanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI strongly suspect that Douglas was one of the scoundrels or Jacobites struck by a bolt from a crossbow at this very site. Perhaps left buried where he fell at the foot of the tower, the recent renovation work had disturbed his peace in the afterlife and initiated his vengeful exploits.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"Dear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"What Devilry is this? My sketches and impressions of these unworldly beings have been enchanted by some form of witchcraft. It seems a ghoulish hand has been at work mimicking my own and changing the very nature of my picture. Viewed using a strange light purchased on my adventures in the Far East, an unnatural glow emanates from the very soul of the spirit I have drawn. It is my belief that this light will let me see into this world of spirits beyond our own - it will require much further study and experimentation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enchanted edition of the print is larger than other formats - presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 18x12.\" When viewed under black light, the ghostly image glows. This special effect has been hand painted and signed by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlack lights are readily available from many suppliers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in smaller sizes in monochrome and colour edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print is presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 14x18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in monochrome and a special 'enchanted' edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur favourite frame choices for this picture are wide distressed black (Band F) or small linear black (Band A). The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other standard imperial frames in this size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite Enchanted Art *","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":49103513092411,"sku":"VEEn-Mtd","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in Small Linear I Black  ( A)","offer_id":49103513125179,"sku":"VEEn-FrA","price":97.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in Muse II Black  (Band F)","offer_id":49103513157947,"sku":"VEEn-FrF","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-vengeful-exploits-enchanted-edition-575.webp?v=1777264694"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-vengeful-exploits-enchanted-edition-celestial-lights","title":"Beneath the Sheets - Vengeful Exploits, Celestial Lights - Enchanted Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The ancient walls built to surround and fortify the city of York had declined into almost ruins half a century ago. Some were of the opinion that the more derelict parts should be demolished as they caused both a hindrance to transportation and access routes and were a general eyesore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor centuries archers, crossbowmen and later gunners had patrolled the walls, fending off rebels of all genres. They threw down stones and even boiling pitch to drive back invaders of evil intent, and perceived all Scots to be Jacobites and of threat to the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the ardent support of the local gentry and, promoted vehemently by the artist Mr William Etty, a strong and influential committee was formed with a contrary notion to not only restore but further enhance the walls’ former glory, allowing a pleasant walkway whence one could stroll and take in the magnificent views it provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobin Hood tower, formerly known as the Frost Tower possibly due to its northern facing exposure, is situated at the corner of Lord Mayor’s Walk (formally Goose Lane) and Gillygate - a mere two minutes’ walk from my city residence off Gillygate which is built on the site of what was the paupers’ graveyard of the now demolished St Giles church nearby. Work began in 1888 to revitalise this derelict gun emplacement as the tower provided a wonderful seating area for taking in the breathtaking view of the minster and, by happenstance, a secluded spot for young courting couples in its shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere our story takes a darker vein involving the dangerous spirit “Douglas” whom I had previously encountered at Monk Bar. My suspicions were aroused on seeing parts of the newly constructed tower dislodged and lying on the ground near to the courting couples below. This was an occurrence unlikely to come about without sabotage due to the superb craftsmanship offered by the city’s world-renowned stonemasons and, indeed, whilst lying in wait on the battlements I observed “Douglas” the Scottish spirit, seemingly beating the walls to loosen them. As I pointed my clockwork lantern in the direction of the tower, angry voices could be heard as the courting couples believed it was they who were the subject of my interest and not the ghost above them. I made a swift departure to my city dwelling to avoid any further misunderstanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI strongly suspect that Douglas was one of the scoundrels or Jacobites struck by a bolt from a crossbow at this very site. Perhaps left buried where he fell at the foot of the tower, the recent renovation work had disturbed his peace in the afterlife and initiated his vengeful exploits.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"Dear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"What Devilry is this? My sketches and impressions of these unworldly beings have been enchanted by some form of witchcraft. It seems a ghoulish hand has been at work mimicking my own and changing the very nature of my picture. Viewed using a strange light purchased on my adventures in the Far East, an unnatural glow emanates from the very soul of the spirit I have drawn. It is my belief that this light will let me see into this world of spirits beyond our own - it will require much further study and experimentation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enchanted edition of the print is larger than other formats - presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 18x12.\" When viewed under black light, the ghostly image glows. This special effect has been hand painted and signed by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlack lights are readily available from many suppliers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in smaller sizes in monochrome and colour edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print is presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 14x18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in monochrome and a special 'enchanted' edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur favourite frame choices for this picture are wide distressed black (Band F) or small linear black (Band A). The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other standard imperial frames in this size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite Enchanted Art *","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":49103626797371,"sku":"VELtd-Mtd","price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":49103626830139,"sku":"VELtd-FrA","price":121.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II Black ( F)","offer_id":49103626862907,"sku":"VELtd-FrF","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-vengeful-exploits-celestial-lights-enchanted-limited-edition-950.webp?v=1777253526"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-vengeful-exploits-colour-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets; Vengeful Exploits - Colour Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The ancient walls built to surround and fortify the city of York had declined into almost ruins half a century ago. Some were of the opinion that the more derelict parts should be demolished as they caused both a hindrance to transportation and access routes and were a general eyesore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor centuries archers, crossbowmen and later gunners had patrolled the walls, fending off rebels of all genres. They threw down stones and even boiling pitch to drive back invaders of evil intent, and perceived all Scots to be Jacobites and of threat to the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the ardent support of the local gentry and, promoted vehemently by the artist Mr William Etty, a strong and influential committee was formed with a contrary notion to not only restore but further enhance the walls’ former glory, allowing a pleasant walkway whence one could stroll and take in the magnificent views it provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobin Hood tower, formerly known as the Frost Tower possibly due to its northern facing exposure, is situated at the corner of Lord Mayor’s Walk (formally Goose Lane) and Gillygate - a mere two minutes’ walk from my city residence off Gillygate which is built on the site of what was the paupers’ graveyard of the now demolished St Giles church nearby. Work began in 1888 to revitalise this derelict gun emplacement as the tower provided a wonderful seating area for taking in the breathtaking view of the minster and, by happenstance, a secluded spot for young courting couples in its shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere our story takes a darker vein involving the dangerous spirit “Douglas” whom I had previously encountered at Monk Bar. My suspicions were aroused on seeing parts of the newly constructed tower dislodged and lying on the ground near to the courting couples below. This was an occurrence unlikely to come about without sabotage due to the superb craftsmanship offered by the city’s world-renowned stonemasons and, indeed, whilst lying in wait on the battlements I observed “Douglas” the Scottish spirit, seemingly beating the walls to loosen them. As I pointed my clockwork lantern in the direction of the tower, angry voices could be heard as the courting couples believed it was they who were the subject of my interest and not the ghost above them. I made a swift departure to my city dwelling to avoid any further misunderstanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI strongly suspect that Douglas was one of the scoundrels or Jacobites struck by a bolt from a crossbow at this very site. Perhaps left buried where he fell at the foot of the tower, the recent renovation work had disturbed his peace in the afterlife and initiated his vengeful exploits.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM.J. Braithwaite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print is presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 14x11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in monochrome and two special 'enchanted' editions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur favourite frame choices for this picture are distressed pastel black or small linear black. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other standard imperial frames in this size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\u003c Mark Braithwaite - Prints \u003e","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":49132448219451,"sku":"VE20","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":49132448252219,"sku":"VE20-FrA","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in Nordic Black (C)","offer_id":49132448284987,"sku":"VE20-FrC","price":61.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":49132448317755,"sku":"VE20-FrF","price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-vengeful-exploits-colour-edition-art-print-140.webp?v=1777265054"},{"product_id":"original-beneath-the-sheets-vengeful-exploits-by-mark-braithwaite","title":"ORIGINAL Beneath The Sheets - Vengeful Exploits by Mark Braithwaite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal ghostly artwork by resident artist Mark Braithwaite.  Part of his ‘Beneath The Sheets’ series which combine mysterious ghostly characters with a little bit of York history.  Mark has created his pieces using artwork ink and watercolour wash with mixed media overlay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original artwork has been double mounted and framed in a rich gold Victorian style distressed ornate frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate measurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage size: 30x21cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed size:56x45cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow is an excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"Dear Diary,\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fortifications surrounding the ancient city of York, the city walls, had declined into almost ruins half a century ago, some hereabouts had put forward the notion of demolishing the more derelict parts of the walls as they perceived the walls were a hindrance to transportation routes and everyday life within the city and a general eyesore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the history of the city defenders patrolled the walls, archers, crossbowmen and later gunners fended of rebels of all kinds. Even stones thrown from the walls and boiling pitch were used to repel invaders trying to gain entry to the city bent on mischief. Scotts often were oft the perceived threat, but the Jacobite’s menace has faded into history. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the ardent support of the local gentry, Mr William Etty the artist being one of the leading exponents, a committee was formed with a  contrary notion and using their considerable power and influence put forward a proposition to restore the walls to and beyond its former glory and perhaps further allowing pleasant area for one to stroll. They formulated a lengthy restoration programme so a public walkway could be formed for all to share the magnificent views and scenery the walls provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobin hoods tower, once known as the Frost Tower, perhaps due to its northern facing exposer. Situated at the corner of Lord Mayors Walk (formally Goose Lane) and Gillygate. Which for me is a mear 2 minutes walk from my city residence off Gillygate, “Hereafter” my city dwelling, is built on the paupers graveyard which once accompanied the now demolished St Giles church nearby. Work began to revitalise this derelict gun emplacement in 1888. The tower provided a beautiful seating area above for taking in the breathtaking view of the minster it offered. Below a sheltered spot for young courting couples came about by pure happenstance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where our story takes a darker vain, it is those aforementioned lovers who have been tormented by the dangerous spirit I had previously encountered at monk bar “Douglas”. Parts of the newly constructed tower have been falling down around and near the courting couples below. My reason for suspision is down to the superb craftsmanship offered by the city’s world renown stonemasons could not produce such poor workmanship. My faith in the York stonemasons was indeed proven when I visited the battlements in daylight to see sabotage, broken flags and masonry laid around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow and behold when I waited to spy upon the battlements to see what was afoot, “Douglas” the Scottish spirit, who causing trouble near Monk Bar could be spied in the moonlight, seemingly beating the walls to loosen them. However my investigations were cut short as I pointed my clockwork lantern in the direction of the tower, angry voices could be heard. It would seem that my investigation were misinterpreted by some of the young couples and they believed it was they who were the subject of my interest and not the ghost above. I made a swift departure to my city dwelling to avoid any further confusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is my suspicion is that Douglas was one of the scoundrels or jackobites, struck by a bolt from a crossbow at this very site. Perhapse was left or buried where he fell at the foot of the tower. The recent earthworks disturbing his peace in the afterlife and causing his vengeful exploits.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e© Mark Braithwaite\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite - Original *","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":49135796257083,"sku":null,"price":1345.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Framed","offer_id":49135796289851,"sku":null,"price":1475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/original-beneath-the-sheets-vengeful-exploits-by-mark-braithwaite-painting-666.webp?v=1777265052"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-the-headless-horror-monochrome-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets; The Headless Horror - Monochrome Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"Dear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI did interview Miss Melrose, a willowy young lady pale with the largest of blue eyes which darted here and there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe recounted to me her disturbing experience: It was an autumn day, the sun still warm enough to bring a gladness to a young lady’s heart as she sat and ate her luncheon, within the peaceful setting of Holy Trinity’s churchyard on Goodramgate. The autumn leaves formed the thinnest blanket on the ground. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis idyllic autumn afternoon was turned to a scene of terror in broad daylight before her, for there in the darkest corner of the graveyard, a ferocious disturbance could be heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiss Melrose spied a figure on hands and knees frantically digging the earth with its hands. The figure stopped and rose. It was at this point the lady realised the figure was dressed in old fashion attire, with no head but a bloodied stump where the head should have been. Rooted to the spot the young lady screamed in terror unable to comprehend the headless horror before her. The emotions of the moment overwhelmed her whereupon she fainted and there her recollections end. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy investigations lead me to the conclusion that this was Thomas Percy 7th Earl of Northumberland, who was beheaded on the street known as Pavement in the late 16th century. His decapitated body was laid to rest in St Crux, an ancient church mentioned in the Domesday Book. However his head did not receive the same fate but was impaled on a pike and put on public display atop the old gateway of Micklegate Bar. His crime was to conspire against Queen Elizabeth, his aim, to release Mary, Queen of Scots and allow the catholic faith to again be practiced freely. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is said his head was removed from the gateway by a family member, who for whatever reason laid the head to rest in the grounds of Holy Trinity Church. One can only assume that his headless body, which reportedly not only appears in the grounds of Holy Trinity, but also roams along Micklegate, is in search of his missing head. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce I spied his spectral form under the cover of moonlight, leaving the gateway of Holy Trinity. Under the purple glow of my clockwork lantern the muddied figure appeared in shrouded form, with the top part of the fabric crudely stitched in place, at a slight angle, I would imagine to hold the head in place beneath the sheet. I could feel only pity for this figure who seems to constantly losing and finding his head, destined to roam the city, forever searching.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eM.J. Braithwaite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print is presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 14x11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in colour and two special 'enchanted' editions which illuminate under blacklight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur favourite frame choice for this picture is small linear black. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames in this size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\u003c Mark Braithwaite - Prints \u003e","offers":[{"title":"Mounted 14x11\"","offer_id":49183665226043,"sku":"HH-Mono","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mounted 14x18\"","offer_id":49504802079035,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed 14x11” in Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":49183665258811,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed 14x11” in Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":49183665324347,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-headless-horror-monochrome-edition-329.webp?v=1777265113"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-the-headless-horror-colour-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets; The Headless Horror - Colour Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"Dear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI did interview Miss Melrose, a willowy young lady pale with the largest of blue eyes which darted here and there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe recounted to me her disturbing experience: It was an autumn day, the sun still warm enough to bring a gladness to a young lady’s heart as she sat and ate her luncheon, within the peaceful setting of Holy Trinity’s churchyard on Goodramgate. The autumn leaves formed the thinnest blanket on the ground. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis idyllic autumn afternoon was turned to a scene of terror in broad daylight before her, for there in the darkest corner of the graveyard, a ferocious disturbance could be heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiss Melrose spied a figure on hands and knees frantically digging the earth with its hands. The figure stopped and rose. It was at this point the lady realised the figure was dressed in old fashion attire, with no head but a bloodied stump where the head should have been. Rooted to the spot the young lady screamed in terror unable to comprehend the headless horror before her. The emotions of the moment overwhelmed her whereupon she fainted and there her recollections end. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy investigations lead me to the conclusion that this was Thomas Percy 7th Earl of Northumberland, who was beheaded on the street known as Pavement in the late 16th century. His decapitated body was laid to rest in St Crux, an ancient church mentioned in the Domesday Book. However his head did not receive the same fate but was impaled on a pike and put on public display atop the old gateway of Micklegate Bar. His crime was to conspire against Queen Elizabeth, his aim, to release Mary, Queen of Scots and allow the catholic faith to again be practiced freely. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is said his head was removed from the gateway by a family member, who for whatever reason laid the head to rest in the grounds of Holy Trinity Church. One can only assume that his headless body, which reportedly not only appears in the grounds of Holy Trinity, but also roams along Micklegate, is in search of his missing head. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce I spied his spectral form under the cover of moonlight, leaving the gateway of Holy Trinity. Under the purple glow of my clockwork lantern the muddied figure appeared in shrouded form, with the top part of the fabric crudely stitched in place, at a slight angle, I would imagine to hold the head in place beneath the sheet. I could feel only pity for this figure who seems to constantly losing and finding his head, destined to roam the city, forever searching.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eM.J. Braithwaite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print is presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 14x11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in monochrome and two special 'enchanted' editions which illuminate under blacklight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur favourite frame choice for this picture are Small Linear I black or Muse II distressed black.  The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames in this size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\u003c Mark Braithwaite - Prints \u003e","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":49183699697979,"sku":"HH20","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":49183699730747,"sku":"HH2-FrA","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":49183699796283,"sku":"HH2-FrF","price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-headless-horror-colour-edition-322.webp?v=1777265109"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-the-headless-horror-enchanted-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets - The Headless Horror - Enchanted Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"Dear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI did interview Miss Melrose, a willowy young lady pale with the largest of blue eyes which darted here and there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe recounted to me her disturbing experience: It was an autumn day, the sun still warm enough to bring a gladness to a young lady’s heart as she sat and ate her luncheon, within the peaceful setting of Holy Trinity’s churchyard on Goodramgate. The autumn leaves formed the thinnest blanket on the ground. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis idyllic autumn afternoon was turned to a scene of terror in broad daylight before her, for there in the darkest corner of the graveyard, a ferocious disturbance could be heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiss Melrose spied a figure on hands and knees frantically digging the earth with its hands. The figure stopped and rose. It was at this point the lady realised the figure was dressed in old fashion attire, with no head but a bloodied stump where the head should have been. Rooted to the spot the young lady screamed in terror unable to comprehend the headless horror before her. The emotions of the moment overwhelmed her whereupon she fainted and there her recollections end. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy investigations lead me to the conclusion that this was Thomas Percy 7th Earl of Northumberland, who was beheaded on the street known as Pavement in the late 16th century. His decapitated body was laid to rest in St Crux, an ancient church mentioned in the Domesday Book. However his head did not receive the same fate but was impaled on a pike and put on public display atop the old gateway of Micklegate Bar. His crime was to conspire against Queen Elizabeth, his aim, to release Mary, Queen of Scots and allow the catholic faith to again be practiced freely. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is said his head was removed from the gateway by a family member, who for whatever reason laid the head to rest in the grounds of Holy Trinity Church. One can only assume that his headless body, which reportedly not only appears in the grounds of Holy Trinity, but also roams along Micklegate, is in search of his missing head. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce I spied his spectral form under the cover of moonlight, leaving the gateway of Holy Trinity. Under the purple glow of my clockwork lantern the muddied figure appeared in shrouded form, with the top part of the fabric crudely stitched in place, at a slight angle, I would imagine to hold the head in place beneath the sheet. I could feel only pity for this figure who seems to constantly losing and finding his head, destined to roam the city, forever searching.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eM.J. Braithwaite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"What Devilry is this? My sketches and impressions of these unworldly beings have been enchanted by some form of witchcraft. It seems a ghoulish hand has been at work mimicking my own and changing the very nature of my picture. Viewed using a strange light purchased on my adventures in the Far East, an unnatural glow emanates from the very soul of the spirit I have drawn. It is my belief that this light will let me see into this world of spirits beyond our own - it will require much further study and experimentation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enchanted edition of the print is larger than other formats - presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 18x14.\" When viewed under black light, the ghostly image glows. This special effect has been hand painted and signed by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo version of the enchanted edition are available; The Headless Horror and Celestial Lights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlack lights are readily available from many suppliers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in smaller sizes in monochrome and colour edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite Enchanted Art *","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":49221970559291,"sku":"HHEn-Mtd","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":49360269639995,"sku":"HHEn-FrA","price":97.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":49221970592059,"sku":"HHEn-FrF","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Wide Gilt (F)","offer_id":49331258392891,"sku":"","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-headless-horror-enchanted-edition-289.webp?v=1777264937"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-the-headless-horror-enchanted-edition-celestial-lights","title":"Beneath the Sheets - The Headless Horror, Celestial Lights - Enchanted Limited  Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"Dear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI did interview Miss Melrose, a willowy young lady pale with the largest of blue eyes which darted here and there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe recounted to me her disturbing experience: It was an autumn day, the sun still warm enough to bring a gladness to a young lady’s heart as she sat and ate her luncheon, within the peaceful setting of Holy Trinity’s churchyard on Goodramgate. The autumn leaves formed the thinnest blanket on the ground. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis idyllic autumn afternoon was turned to a scene of terror in broad daylight before her, for there in the darkest corner of the graveyard, a ferocious disturbance could be heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiss Melrose spied a figure on hands and knees frantically digging the earth with its hands. The figure stopped and rose. It was at this point the lady realised the figure was dressed in old fashion attire, with no head but a bloodied stump where the head should have been. Rooted to the spot the young lady screamed in terror unable to comprehend the headless horror before her. The emotions of the moment overwhelmed her whereupon she fainted and there her recollections end. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy investigations lead me to the conclusion that this was Thomas Percy 7th Earl of Northumberland, who was beheaded on the street known as Pavement in the late 16th century. His decapitated body was laid to rest in St Crux, an ancient church mentioned in the Domesday Book. However his head did not receive the same fate but was impaled on a pike and put on public display atop the old gateway of Micklegate Bar. His crime was to conspire against Queen Elizabeth, his aim, to release Mary, Queen of Scots and allow the catholic faith to again be practiced freely. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is said his head was removed from the gateway by a family member, who for whatever reason laid the head to rest in the grounds of Holy Trinity Church. One can only assume that his headless body, which reportedly not only appears in the grounds of Holy Trinity, but also roams along Micklegate, is in search of his missing head. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce I spied his spectral form under the cover of moonlight, leaving the gateway of Holy Trinity. Under the purple glow of my clockwork lantern the muddied figure appeared in shrouded form, with the top part of the fabric crudely stitched in place, at a slight angle, I would imagine to hold the head in place beneath the sheet. I could feel only pity for this figure who seems to constantly losing and finding his head, destined to roam the city, forever searching.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eM.J. Braithwaite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"What Devilry is this? My sketches and impressions of these unworldly beings have been enchanted by some form of witchcraft. It seems a ghoulish hand has been at work mimicking my own and changing the very nature of my picture. Viewed using a strange light purchased on my adventures in the Far East, an unnatural glow emanates from the very soul of the spirit I have drawn. It is my belief that this light will let me see into this world of spirits beyond our own - it will require much further study and experimentation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enchanted edition of the print is larger than other formats - presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 18x14.\" When viewed under black light, the ghostly image glows. This special effect has been hand painted and signed by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo version of the enchanted edition are available; The Headless Horror and Celestial Lights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlack lights are readily available from many suppliers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in smaller sizes in monochrome and colour edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite Enchanted Art *","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":49221976719675,"sku":"HHLtd-Mtd","price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":49493391245627,"sku":"HHLtd-FrA","price":121.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":49221976752443,"sku":"HHLtd-FrF","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-headless-horror-celestial-lights-enchanted-limited-edition-653.webp?v=1777264991"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-a-forbidden-love-enchanted-edition-ghostly-lights","title":"Beneath the Sheets - A Forbidden Love, Ghostly Lights - Enchanted Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt’s 1893 in York, a city most haunted. Notorious Victorian ghost hunter, Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite, has gone missing. His diary, documenting his exploration of the city in search of paranormal activity, has been discovered. Could this explain the mystery of his disappearance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“I shall endeavour to impart to you this intriguing account both of romance and ghostly happenings at The Merchants Adventurers Hall - a most majestic and superbly-preserved building which has long since been the home of commerce and worship within the city. Wealthy merchants would meet within its fine and ancient walls to shake hands on trade deals which would both benefit themselves and bring new and unusual goods to the people of the city …. albeit for a price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSituated behind the hall in this most beautiful of settings is a nook which was used as a meeting place for lovers whose amour was often frowned upon on account of the different standings of their families. The original ruined windows salvaged from the chapel now form a lovers’ seat for those trapped in the afterlife. Illuminated by the purple light of my clockwork lantern I spied a couple. The young lady I shall name Iris on account of the flower embroidered on her simple shroud. Her partner, whom I shall call Tobias, was a very fine gentleman dressed in an elaborate shroud, possibly medieval, adorned with the finest embroidery and braiding. I deduced from their appearances that this young couple, entwined in a lovers’ embrace, were meeting in secret, their love forbidden on account of his being a wealthy merchant and she a lady of lower standing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt was not, however, the lovers that piqued my interest, but something rather more fascinating that sparked my scientific curiosity. Above this romantic scene I glimpsed the slightest of movements atop the arches which appeared to be a ghostly cat clinging to the archways like lichen. This animal was curiously different to any of my other ghostly encounters as it looked directly at me, following my every move. I tore a sheet of paper from my journal, screwed it into a ball and then threw it to my side. The cat jerked its head in the direction of the paper ball but remained exactly where it was, continuing to stare at me for some time, seemingly waiting for me to provide it with further entertainment. I found this to be a most interesting encounter, albeit only with an animal, as it was my first real contact with the afterlife. This feline I shall call Moss on account of the way it clung to the archway. I intend to pay it another visit in the coming days and bring with me other items of potential interest to it that might allow me to investigate our interactions further.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProf Matthias. J. Braithwaite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe image is available in four formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-forbidden-love-monochrome-edition\"\u003eMonochrome\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a black \u0026amp; white print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-forbidden-love-colour-edition\"\u003eColour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a colour print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-forbidden-love-enchanted-edition\"\u003eEnchanted Edition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghostly images glow under black light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-forbidden-love-enchanted-edition-ghostly-lights\"\u003eEnchanted Limited Edition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghosts and many other background details illuminate under black light. The mount is hand signed by the artist and numbered from an edition of 1893 - the year of the Professor's disappearance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe UV details are hand painted onto the print - each image will be slightly different. A black light torch\/ UV lamp is required to view the ghostly glow - a regular torch will not work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn his diary, the Professor recorded the discovery of the ghostly glow with his magic lamp. The diary entry, printed on aged parchment effect paper, is included with each artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"What Devilry is this? My sketches and impressions of these unworldly beings have been enchanted by some form of witchcraft. It seems a ghoulish hand has been at work mimicking my own and changing the very nature of my picture. Viewed using a strange light purchased on my adventures in the Far East, an unnatural glow emanates from the very soul of the spirit I have drawn. It is my belief that this light will let me see into this world of spirits beyond our own - it will require much further study and experimentation.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWould you like your picture framing? Our favourite frame choices for this picture are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-small-linear-black-frames\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmall Linear Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-frames-wide-distressed-black-band-f\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWide Distressed Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite Enchanted Art *","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":49270633496891,"sku":"AFLLtd-Mtd","price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":49493329641787,"sku":"AFLLtd-FrA","price":121.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":49270633529659,"sku":"AFLLtd-FrF","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Distressed Gold","offer_id":55221860761975,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Framed Distressed Black with Slip","offer_id":57020489859447,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Ornate Champagne with Slip","offer_id":53492152009079,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-a-forbidden-love-ghostly-lights-enchanted-limited-edition-mounted-embellished-print-403.webp?v=1777265348"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-a-forbidden-love-colour-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets; A Forbidden Love - Colour Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt’s 1893 in York, a city most haunted. Notorious Victorian ghost hunter, Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite, has gone missing. His diary, documenting his exploration of the city in search of paranormal activity, has been discovered. Could this explain the mystery of his disappearance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“I shall endeavour to impart to you this intriguing account both of romance and ghostly happenings at The Merchants Adventurers Hall - a most majestic and superbly-preserved building which has long since been the home of commerce and worship within the city. Wealthy merchants would meet within its fine and ancient walls to shake hands on trade deals which would both benefit themselves and bring new and unusual goods to the people of the city …. albeit for a price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSituated behind the hall in this most beautiful of settings is a nook which was used as a meeting place for lovers whose amour was often frowned upon on account of the different standings of their families. The original ruined windows salvaged from the chapel now form a lovers’ seat for those trapped in the afterlife. Illuminated by the purple light of my clockwork lantern I spied a couple. The young lady I shall name Iris on account of the flower embroidered on her simple shroud. Her partner, whom I shall call Tobias, was a very fine gentleman dressed in an elaborate shroud, possibly medieval, adorned with the finest embroidery and braiding. I deduced from their appearances that this young couple, entwined in a lovers’ embrace, were meeting in secret, their love forbidden on account of his being a wealthy merchant and she a lady of lower standing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt was not, however, the lovers that piqued my interest, but something rather more fascinating that sparked my scientific curiosity. Above this romantic scene I glimpsed the slightest of movements atop the arches which appeared to be a ghostly cat clinging to the archways like lichen. This animal was curiously different to any of my other ghostly encounters as it looked directly at me, following my every move. I tore a sheet of paper from my journal, screwed it into a ball and then threw it to my side. The cat jerked its head in the direction of the paper ball but remained exactly where it was, continuing to stare at me for some time, seemingly waiting for me to provide it with further entertainment. I found this to be a most interesting encounter, albeit only with an animal, as it was my first real contact with the afterlife. This feline I shall call Moss on account of the way it clung to the archway. I intend to pay it another visit in the coming days and bring with me other items of potential interest to it that might allow me to investigate our interactions further.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe image is available in four formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's  Monochrome ghostly print of York - A Forbidden Love\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-forbidden-love-monochrome-edition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMonochrome\u003c\/a\u003e - a black \u0026amp; white print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York in colour - A Forbidden l=Love\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-forbidden-love-colour-edition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eColour\u003c\/a\u003e - a colour print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's enchanted glow ghostly print of York - A Forbidden Love\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-forbidden-love-enchanted-edition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnchanted Edition\u003c\/a\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghostly images glow under black light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York - A Forbidden Love - it glows!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-forbidden-love-enchanted-edition-ghostly-lights\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnchanted Limited Edition\u003c\/a\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghosts and many other background details illuminate under black light. The mount is hand signed by the artist and numbered from an edition of 1893 - the year of the Professor's disappearance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Professor’s diary entry, printed on aged parchment effect paper, is included with each artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWould you like your picture framing? Our favourite frame choices for this picture are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-small-linear-black-frames\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmall Linear Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-frames-wide-distressed-black-band-f\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWide Distressed Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\u003c Mark Braithwaite - Prints \u003e","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":49331291521339,"sku":"AFL20","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":49331291554107,"sku":"AFL20-FrA","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Nordic Black (C)","offer_id":49331291586875,"sku":"AFL20-FrC","price":61.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Framed in Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":49331291619643,"sku":"AFL20-FrF","price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-a-forbidden-love-colour-edition-mounted-print-595.webp?v=1777247901"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-a-forbidden-love-monochrome-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets; A Forbidden Love - Monochrome Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt’s 1893 in York, a city most haunted. Notorious Victorian ghost hunter, Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite, has gone missing. His diary, documenting his exploration of the city in search of paranormal activity, has been discovered. Could this explain the mystery of his disappearance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“I shall endeavour to impart to you this intriguing account both of romance and ghostly happenings at The Merchants Adventurers Hall - a most majestic and superbly-preserved building which has long since been the home of commerce and worship within the city. Wealthy merchants would meet within its fine and ancient walls to shake hands on trade deals which would both benefit themselves and bring new and unusual goods to the people of the city …. albeit for a price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSituated behind the hall in this most beautiful of settings is a nook which was used as a meeting place for lovers whose amour was often frowned upon on account of the different standings of their families. The original ruined windows salvaged from the chapel now form a lovers’ seat for those trapped in the afterlife. Illuminated by the purple light of my clockwork lantern I spied a couple. The young lady I shall name Iris on account of the flower embroidered on her simple shroud. Her partner, whom I shall call Tobias, was a very fine gentleman dressed in an elaborate shroud, possibly medieval, adorned with the finest embroidery and braiding. I deduced from their appearances that this young couple, entwined in a lovers’ embrace, were meeting in secret, their love forbidden on account of his being a wealthy merchant and she a lady of lower standing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt was not, however, the lovers that piqued my interest, but something rather more fascinating that sparked my scientific curiosity. Above this romantic scene I glimpsed the slightest of movements atop the arches which appeared to be a ghostly cat clinging to the archways like lichen. This animal was curiously different to any of my other ghostly encounters as it looked directly at me, following my every move. I tore a sheet of paper from my journal, screwed it into a ball and then threw it to my side. The cat jerked its head in the direction of the paper ball but remained exactly where it was, continuing to stare at me for some time, seemingly waiting for me to provide it with further entertainment. I found this to be a most interesting encounter, albeit only with an animal, as it was my first real contact with the afterlife. This feline I shall call Moss on account of the way it clung to the archway. I intend to pay it another visit in the coming days and bring with me other items of potential interest to it that might allow me to investigate our interactions further.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe image is available in four formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-forbidden-love-monochrome-edition\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's  Monochrome ghostly print of York - A Forbidden Love\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMonochrome\u003c\/a\u003e - a black \u0026amp; white print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-forbidden-love-colour-edition\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York in colour - A Forbidden l=Love\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eColour\u003c\/a\u003e - a colour print in a black mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-forbidden-love-enchanted-edition\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's enchanted glow ghostly print of York - A Forbidden Love\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnchanted Edition\u003c\/a\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghostly images glow under black light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-forbidden-love-enchanted-edition-ghostly-lights\" title=\"View Mark Braithwaite's ghostly print of York - A Forbidden Love - it glows!\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnchanted Limited Edition\u003c\/a\u003e - a larger mounted print where the ghosts and many other background details illuminate under black light. The mount is hand signed by the artist and numbered from an edition of 1893 - the year of the Professor's disappearance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Professor’s diary entry, printed on aged parchment effect paper, is included with each artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWould you like your picture framing? Our favourite frame choices for this picture are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-small-linear-black-frames\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmall Linear Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/rectangular-frames-wide-distressed-black-band-f\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWide Distressed Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\u003c Mark Braithwaite - Prints \u003e","offers":[{"title":"Mounted 11x14\"","offer_id":49331327271227,"sku":"AFL-Mono","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mounted 14x18\"","offer_id":49504806371643,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Framed 11x14” in Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":49331327303995,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed 11x14” in Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":49331327369531,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-a-forbidden-love-monochrome-edition-mounted-print-731.webp?v=1777265290"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-a-forbidden-love-enchanted-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets - A Forbidden Love - Enchanted Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I shall endeavour to impart to you this intriguing account both of romance and ghostly happenings at The Merchants Adventurers Hall - a most majestic and superbly-preserved building which has long since been the home of commerce and worship within the city. Wealthy merchants would meet within its fine and ancient walls to shake hands on trade deals which would both benefit themselves and bring new and unusual goods to the people of the city …. albeit for a price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated behind the hall in this most beautiful of settings is a nook which was used as a meeting place for lovers whose amour was often frowned upon on account of the different standings of their families. The original ruined windows salvaged from the chapel now form a lovers’ seat for those trapped in the afterlife. Illuminated by the purple light of my clockwork lantern I spied a couple. The young lady I shall name Iris on account of the flower embroidered on her simple shroud. Her partner, whom I shall call Tobias, was a very fine gentleman dressed in an elaborate shroud, possibly medieval, adorned with the finest embroidery and braiding. I deduced from their appearances that this young couple, entwined in a lovers’ embrace, were meeting in secret, their love forbidden on account of his being a wealthy merchant and she a lady of lower standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was not, however, the lovers that piqued my interest, but something rather more fascinating that sparked my scientific curiosity. Above this romantic scene I glimpsed the slightest of movements atop the arches which appeared to be a ghostly cat clinging to the archways like lichen. This animal was curiously different to any of my other ghostly encounters as it looked directly at me, following my every move. I tore a sheet of paper from my journal, screwed it into a ball and then threw it to my side. The cat jerked its head in the direction of the paper ball but remained exactly where it was, continuing to stare at me for some time, seemingly waiting for me to provide it with further entertainment. I found this to be a most interesting encounter, albeit only with an animal, as it was my first real contact with the afterlife. This feline I shall call Moss on account of the way it clung to the archway. I intend to pay it another visit in the coming days and bring with me other items of potential interest to it that might allow me to investigate our interactions further.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProf Matthias. J. Braithwaite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"What Devilry is this? My sketches and impressions of these unworldly beings have been enchanted by some form of witchcraft. It seems a ghoulish hand has been at work mimicking my own and changing the very nature of my picture. Viewed using a strange light purchased on my adventures in the Far East, an unnatural glow emanates from the very soul of the spirit I have drawn. It is my belief that this light will let me see into this world of spirits beyond our own - it will require much further study and experimentation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enchanted edition of the print is larger than other formats - presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 18x14.\" When viewed under black light, the ghostly image glows. This special effect has been hand painted and signed by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo versions of the enchanted edition are available; A Forbidden Love and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Ghostly lights edition\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-forbidden-love-enchanted-edition-ghostly-lights\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGhostly Lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlack lights are readily available from many suppliers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in smaller sizes in \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Monochrome Version\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-forbidden-love-monochrome-edition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emonochrome\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Colour Version\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-a-forbidden-love-colour-edition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecolour edition\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite Enchanted Art *","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":49331376587067,"sku":"AFLEn-Mtd","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":53471044534647,"sku":"AFLEn-FrA","price":97.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":49331376619835,"sku":"AFLEn-FrF","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Distressed Gilt (F)","offer_id":49331376652603,"sku":"","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-a-forbidden-love-enchanted-edition-mounted-embellished-print-249.webp?v=1777265303"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-the-shrouded-lady-and-the-night-fisherman-monochrome-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets; The Shrouded Lady and the Night Fisherman - Monochrome Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“It is with a great sense of foreboding, dear reader, that I recount to you this latest tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving gone in search of “Moss” the ghostly cat, who I felt had been aware of my presence at our last encounter, I went to the gardens at the rear of the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall where we had previously met. I was scouring with my lantern to no avail when, suddenly, as I stood on the bank of the river Foss, I spied a most gruesome scene with many souls from the afterlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpotting Moss sitting on the bridge adjacent to the drapers, I attempted to establish what had captivated the cat’s attention. A female figure wearing a shroud with a dandelion embroidered upon it drifted into view. She proceeded to climb atop the bridge wall and then disappear into the murky waters below. As I strained my eyes out over the water in search of her, a boat, propelled by seemingly invisible oars, floated gently into the middle of the river. A shrouded form resembling a night fisherman sat in his boat peering over the side. Illuminated by his lantern, several glowing forms with ghostly eyes stared up to the surface of the rippling waters surrounding the boat, lost to this world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shrouded lady has been witnessed on many occasions and is a common tale. She is known to drift from the graveyard of St Crux, along Fossgate, stopping only to look in the window of the toy shop, and then make her way to the bridge where she disappears. I can only assume that the night fisherman watches over these poor souls lost to the river - his grim duty to care for the forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy attention was then taken by a figure upon the bridge who was staring directly at me and who I knew I had seen before - a bandaged-faced man wearing a top hat and white Masonic gloves. Meeting his gaze I felt an overwhelming sense of doom, a dark hostility I cannot easily describe. He pointed a thin gloved finger at me shaking it slowly and malevolently before disappearing from sight.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProf Matthias. J. Braithwaite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print is presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 14x11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in colour and two special 'enchanted' editions which illuminate under blacklight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur favourite frame choice for this picture is small linear black. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames in this size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\u003c Mark Braithwaite - Prints \u003e","offers":[{"title":"Mounted 11x14\"","offer_id":49447978172731,"sku":"SLNF-Mono","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mounted 14x18\"","offer_id":49504807420219,"sku":"SLNF-MonoLg","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed 11x14” in Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":49447978205499,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed 11x14” in Muse II  Black (F)","offer_id":49447978271035,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-shrouded-lady-and-night-fisherman-monochrome-edition-mounted-print-521.webp?v=1777265411"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-the-shrouded-lady-the-night-fisherman-enchanted-edition-celestial-lights","title":"Beneath the Sheets - The Shrouded Lady \u0026 The Night Fisherman, Celestial Lights - Enchanted Limited  Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“It is with a great sense of foreboding, dear reader, that I recount to you this latest tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving gone in search of “Moss” the ghostly cat, who I felt had been aware of my presence at our last encounter, I went to the gardens at the rear of the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall where we had previously met. I was scouring with my lantern to no avail when, suddenly, as I stood on the bank of the river Foss, I spied a most gruesome scene with many souls from the afterlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpotting Moss sitting on the bridge adjacent to the drapers, I attempted to establish what had captivated the cat’s attention. A female figure wearing a shroud with a dandelion embroidered upon it drifted into view. She proceeded to climb atop the bridge wall and then disappear into the murky waters below. As I strained my eyes out over the water in search of her, a boat, propelled by seemingly invisible oars, floated gently into the middle of the river. A shrouded form resembling a night fisherman sat in his boat peering over the side. Illuminated by his lantern, several glowing forms with ghostly eyes stared up to the surface of the rippling waters surrounding the boat, lost to this world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shrouded lady has been witnessed on many occasions and is a common tale. She is known to drift from the graveyard of St Crux, along Fossgate, stopping only to look in the window of the toy shop, and then make her way to the bridge where she disappears. I can only assume that the night fisherman watches over these poor souls lost to the river - his grim duty to care for the forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy attention was then taken by a figure upon the bridge who was staring directly at me and who I knew I had seen before - a bandaged-faced man wearing a top hat and white Masonic gloves. Meeting his gaze I felt an overwhelming sense of doom, a dark hostility I cannot easily describe. He pointed a thin gloved finger at me shaking it slowly and malevolently before disappearing from sight.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProf Matthias. J. Braithwaite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"What Devilry is this? My sketches and impressions of these unworldly beings have been enchanted by some form of witchcraft. It seems a ghoulish hand has been at work mimicking my own and changing the very nature of my picture. Viewed using a strange light purchased on my adventures in the Far East, an unnatural glow emanates from the very soul of the spirit I have drawn. It is my belief that this light will let me see into this world of spirits beyond our own - it will require much further study and experimentation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enchanted edition of the print is larger than other formats - presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 18x14.\" When viewed under black light, the ghostly image glows. This special effect has been hand painted and signed by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo versions of the enchanted edition are available; The Shrouded Lady, and Celestial Lights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlack lights are readily available from many suppliers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in smaller sizes in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-the-shrouded-lady-and-the-night-fisherman-monochrome-edition\" title=\"Monochrome Version\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emonochrome\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-the-shrouded-lady-and-the-night-fisherman-colour-edition\" title=\"Colour Version\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecolour edition\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite Enchanted Art *","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":49484229345595,"sku":"SLLtd-Mtd","price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":49484238881083,"sku":"SLLtd-FrA","price":121.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":49484229378363,"sku":"SLLtd-FrF","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Distressed Black with Slip","offer_id":57019477918071,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Ornate Champagne with Slip","offer_id":57020498248055,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-shrouded-lady-night-fisherman-celestial-lights-enchanted-limited-edition-mounted-embellished-print-557.webp?v=1777265476"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-the-shrouded-lady-and-the-night-fisherman-colour-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets; The Shrouded Lady and the Night Fisherman - Colour Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e“It is with a great sense of foreboding, dear reader, that I recount to you this latest tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving gone in search of “Moss” the ghostly cat, who I felt had been aware of my presence at our last encounter, I went to the gardens at the rear of the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall where we had previously met. I was scouring with my lantern to no avail when, suddenly, as I stood on the bank of the river Foss, I spied a most gruesome scene with many souls from the afterlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpotting Moss sitting on the bridge adjacent to the drapers, I attempted to establish what had captivated the cat’s attention. A female figure wearing a shroud with a dandelion embroidered upon it drifted into view. She proceeded to climb atop the bridge wall and then disappear into the murky waters below. As I strained my eyes out over the water in search of her, a boat, propelled by seemingly invisible oars, floated gently into the middle of the river. A shrouded form resembling a night fisherman sat in his boat peering over the side. Illuminated by his lantern, several glowing forms with ghostly eyes stared up to the surface of the rippling waters surrounding the boat, lost to this world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shrouded lady has been witnessed on many occasions and is a common tale. She is known to drift from the graveyard of St Crux, along Fossgate, stopping only to look in the window of the toy shop, and then make her way to the bridge where she disappears. I can only assume that the night fisherman watches over these poor souls lost to the river - his grim duty to care for the forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy attention was then taken by a figure upon the bridge who was staring directly at me and who I knew I had seen before - a bandaged-faced man wearing a top hat and white Masonic gloves. Meeting his gaze I felt an overwhelming sense of doom, a dark hostility I cannot easily describe. He pointed a thin gloved finger at me shaking it slowly and malevolently before disappearing from sight.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print is presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 14x11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in colour and two special 'enchanted' editions which illuminate under blacklight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur favourite frame choice for this picture is small linear black. The prints are framed on demand in the gallery's workshop - if the print is in stock, we can frame it! Do contact the gallery if you need help with framing, as we stock many other frames in this size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\u003c Mark Braithwaite - Prints \u003e","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":49484236489019,"sku":"SL20","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":49484236521787,"sku":"SL20-FrA","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed in Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":49484236587323,"sku":"SL20-FrF","price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-shrouded-lady-and-night-fisherman-colour-edition-mounted-print-527.webp?v=1777254788"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-sheets-the-shrouded-lady-the-night-fisherman-enchanted-edition","title":"Beneath the Sheets - The Shrouded Lady \u0026 The Night Fisherman - Enchanted Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAn excerpt from the Diary of Professor Matthias Jeremiah Braithwaite; a Victorian investigator of the paranormal, on his travels around York, a city most haunted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“It is with a great sense of foreboding, dear reader, that I recount to you this latest tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving gone in search of “Moss” the ghostly cat, who I felt had been aware of my presence at our last encounter, I went to the gardens at the rear of the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall where we had previously met. I was scouring with my lantern to no avail when, suddenly, as I stood on the bank of the river Foss, I spied a most gruesome scene with many souls from the afterlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpotting Moss sitting on the bridge adjacent to the drapers, I attempted to establish what had captivated the cat’s attention. A female figure wearing a shroud with a dandelion embroidered upon it drifted into view. She proceeded to climb atop the bridge wall and then disappear into the murky waters below. As I strained my eyes out over the water in search of her, a boat, propelled by seemingly invisible oars, floated gently into the middle of the river. A shrouded form resembling a night fisherman sat in his boat peering over the side. Illuminated by his lantern, several glowing forms with ghostly eyes stared up to the surface of the rippling waters surrounding the boat, lost to this world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shrouded lady has been witnessed on many occasions and is a common tale. She is known to drift from the graveyard of St Crux, along Fossgate, stopping only to look in the window of the toy shop, and then make her way to the bridge where she disappears. I can only assume that the night fisherman watches over these poor souls lost to the river - his grim duty to care for the forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy attention was then taken by a figure upon the bridge who was staring directly at me and who I knew I had seen before - a bandaged-faced man wearing a top hat and white Masonic gloves. Meeting his gaze I felt an overwhelming sense of doom, a dark hostility I cannot easily describe. He pointed a thin gloved finger at me shaking it slowly and malevolently before disappearing from sight.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProf Matthias. J. Braithwaite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDear Diary,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"What Devilry is this? My sketches and impressions of these unworldly beings have been enchanted by some form of witchcraft. It seems a ghoulish hand has been at work mimicking my own and changing the very nature of my picture. Viewed using a strange light purchased on my adventures in the Far East, an unnatural glow emanates from the very soul of the spirit I have drawn. It is my belief that this light will let me see into this world of spirits beyond our own - it will require much further study and experimentation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enchanted edition of the print is larger than other formats - presented in a black mount with outer dimensions 18x14.\" When viewed under black light, the ghostly image glows. This special effect has been hand painted and signed by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo versions of the enchanted edition are available; The Shrouded Lady, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-the-shrouded-lady-the-night-fisherman-enchanted-edition-celestial-lights\" title=\"Celestial Lights Edition\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCelestial Lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlack lights are readily available from many suppliers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diary entry, printed on parchment effect paper, is in the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in smaller sizes in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-the-shrouded-lady-and-the-night-fisherman-monochrome-edition\" title=\"Monochrome Version\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emonochrome\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/products\/beneath-the-sheets-the-shrouded-lady-and-the-night-fisherman-colour-edition\" title=\"Colour Version\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecolour edition\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"* Mark Braithwaite Enchanted Art *","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":49484240126267,"sku":"SLEn-Mtd","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Small Linear I Black (A)","offer_id":49484240159035,"sku":"SLEn-FrA","price":97.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Muse II Black (F)","offer_id":49484240191803,"sku":"SLEn-FrF","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/files\/beneath-the-sheets-shrouded-lady-night-fisherman-enchanted-edition-mounted-embellished-print-793.webp?v=1777265487"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/2539\/1014\/collections\/Screenshot_2024-03-21_at_23.27.27.png?v=1750073478","url":"https:\/\/www.yorkartist.com\/collections\/beneath-the-sheets.oembed?page=5","provider":"The Braithwaite Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}