| Busby Stoop Chair | |
|---|---|
 A photograph in the Busby Stoop Chair | |
| Background | |
| Type | Phenomena |
| Continent | Europe |
| Country | England |
| One-Time? | No |
| Theories | · Oak chair · Demonic presence |
The Busby Stoop Chair, also known as the Dead Man’s Chair, is a objects in a rich tapestry of history, folklore, and unexplained phenomena in located Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England. This oak chair is linked to the notorious figure Thomas Busby, who was executed in 1702 for the murder of his father-in-law, Daniel Auty. The legend surrounding the chair suggests that it carries a curse that has led to numerous deaths of those who dared to sit in it.
Description[]
In 1702, Thomas Busby and Daniel Auty were involved in a coin counterfeiting operation. After a heated argument over their illicit business, Busby returned to find Auty sitting in his favorite chair at the Busby Stoop Inn. In a fit of rage, he murdered Auty with a hammer and subsequently hid the body. When apprehended, Busby was tried and sentenced to death by hanging. As he was being led to his execution, he allegedly cursed the chair, proclaiming that anyone who sat in it would suffer a sudden death.
The curse attributed to the Busby Stoop Chair has become legendary over the centuries. Reports began surfacing about individuals who sat in the chair only to meet untimely deaths shortly thereafter. During World War II, Canadian airmen stationed nearby frequented the pub and those who sat in the chair reportedly did not return from their missions. In 1967, two RAF pilots sat in the chair before dying tragically in a car crash on the same day. A chimney sweep who occupied the chair was found dead hanging from a gatepost shortly after leaving the inn.
Possible Explanations[]
There are several explanations as to what the phenomenon could be. Theories include:
- A oak chair
- A curse objects
Trivia[]
- The story of Busby’s cursed chair has permeated popular culture as well. It has been referenced in various media forms including television shows like Unsolved Mysteries and Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction. Additionally, fictional adaptations such as webcomics have depicted similar cursed artifacts inspired by this tale.