The Red House Glass Cone in Dudley, West Midlands, is a historic glassmaking structure dating back to the late 18th century. Standing at 100 feet tall, it is one of only four remaining glass cones in the United Kingdom. The cone was part of the Red House Glassworks, established in 1776 by Richard Bradley and used for the production of glass until 1936.

During its operational years, the cone housed a furnace where glass was melted and shaped by skilled glassblowers. The unique conical shape allowed for efficient heat distribution and ventilation. The site played a significant role in the region’s industrial heritage, contributing to the area known as the Black Country.

Paranormal activity has been reported at the Red House Glass Cone over the years. Staff and visitors have described unexplained phenomena, including the sound of footsteps when no one else is present, particularly in the cone itself and the adjacent buildings. Some have reported feeling watched or sensing an unseen presence, especially in the former workshop areas.

One of the most commonly recounted ghost stories involves the apparition of a young boy, believed to be a former child worker from the glassworks’ industrial past. Witnesses have described seeing this figure fleetingly in various parts of the site, often appearing to be engaged in work-related activities before vanishing.

Other reported phenomena include sudden temperature drops, objects moving without apparent cause, and the sound of machinery operating when the building is empty. Some visitors have also claimed to hear whispered conversations or muffled voices, particularly in the areas where glassblowers would have worked.