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A collection of the haunted ghost stories, urban legends, folktales and the paranormal of the United Kingdom.
A collection of the haunted ghost stories, urban legends, folktales and the paranormal of the United Kingdom.
The Ghost of Theatre Royal Drury Lane
In one of the oldest theaters there are also famous ghosts for those enjoying the drama of the stage. In Theatre Royal Drury Lane those working there as well as visitors keep reporting on several ghosts, one of them being the well known Man in Grey. There is not only one ghost haunting the old…
Ghost of Nan Tuck Haunting the English Countryside
The Ghost of Nan Tuck is the haunted legend about an accused witch from England still haunting the woods; she, according to legend, was killed by the villagers chasing her down. Now she is haunting the place she was killed on.
Unveiling the Dark History of the Tower of London and its Ghosts
Uncover the hidden shadows of England’s majestic Tower of London, home to stories of more than one ghost haunting the rooms, the hallways and the prison cells from many dark parts of England’s history.
The Story that Inspired The Hound of the Baskervilles
Did you know that the famous Arthur Conan Doyle book about Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles was based on a true legend? The legend about the evil Squire Richard Cabell and his hounds are still haunting the moors in Devon.
The Pirate Haunting Burgh Island
Treasures hidden in the caves, a restless ghost of a pirate and an endless murder mystery location: The Burgh Island is continuing to serve as a place of mystery to the visitors.
The Ghost on the Moor
In a time when suicide was a sin, a man took his own life when he couldn’t have the woman he loved. His tormented soul is said to haunt the moors in Dartmoor in Devon, England were he was buried.
Georgiana Houghton and her Spirit Drawings in Watercolor
From beyond the veil, some mediums claimed that ghosts and spirits guided them to paint and draw. One of them was Georgiana Houghton and her spirit drawings.
The Lost City of Dode
In the heart of the British countryside, the past of the plague, death and history haunts the desecrated church. But amid the mystery of the paranormal and pagan ley lines, the once cursed site has found back to being sacred.
Fatima’s Harp — A Christmas Haunting
Through the halls of Stubley Hall, a Saracen love song haunts the place with the sound of the harp.
The Highwayman Robbed of his Life
Now a peaceful place for a road trip, it was once a hot spot for highwaymen and a dangerous place to travel. Sometimes, it was also dangerous for the robbers.
The Black Ghost Cat of War
In 1941 a fighter plane crashed in a field in the English countryside. The pilots died, but a mysterious black cat lingered.
The Running Lady of Beeford
A ghost haunts the roads of small English village. She is known as the Running Lady and according to legend, known for causing accidents.
Dracula and Ghost Nuns in Whitby Abbey
The gothic haunting of the small town of Whitby is said to be by the old Whitby Abbey were the ghost of a nun is haunting the ruins. Whitby was also a place Bram Stoker used for a setting for Dracula’s arrival to England.
5 Haunted Attractions to Visit
A list of five haunted attraction you can visit as a tourist.
The Red Barn Murder and the Ghost in the Dreams
The murder of Maria Marten, a case called The Red Barn Murder got a lot of media coverage in England because of the strange circumstances. The murder was allegedly solved by the appearance of the ghost of the victim, haunting people’s dreams.
The Mysterious Meaning of the Ballad: Maiden in the Moor Lay
A beautiful haunting poem of a girl, submerged in the moor for days and days.
How the TV-series Penny Dreadful is Influenced by Old Literature
Penny Dreadful is an old term used during the nineteenth century to refer to cheap popular serial literature. Sort of like pulp fiction. It was also called penny blood, penny awful, or penny horrible. It means a story published in weekly parts, with the cost of one (old) penny. The main plot of these stories…
Songs About Ghosts and Hauntings
There are countless, countless, COUNTLESS ballads, songs, poems and plays about ghosts and hauntings throughout histories. But to find stories about songs about specific ghosts and hauntings is a bit more tricky. These are the selection we could find, but if you know about more, give notice as we are collecting!
The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall
The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall is probably one of the most iconic ghost pictures out there. But what is the story behind it? And who is that ghostly figure?
