WHEN I first moved to York about 30 years ago I read in one guidebook that, considering its history, York was surprisingly devoid of ghosts. Now we learn York 'is the most haunted city in Europe' (September 9).

Has the city's mortality rate gone through the roof since 1972 or is ESP now an essential ingredient for tourist board employees?

J E Muldowney,

Second Avenue, York.

Updated: 10:33 Tuesday, September 10, 2002