Haunted London - Chilling Ghost Stories From The Old City.
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Published 2023-10-29
With a history that stretches back through 2,000 years, is it any wonder that the City of London is one of the World's most haunted capitals?
In this video I will take you on a tour of the City's haunted hotspots to uncover eleven places where ghosts are seen, and at which the past merges with the present to create a timeless ambience that is Chilling, thrilling and utterly absorbing.
00:00 - Introduction
02:23 - The Ghosts Of Bank Underground Station
07:58 - The George And Vulture
14:05 - St James Garlickhythe
21:21 - Williamson’s Tavern
23:27 - Gabriel, The Ghost Bell Of St Andrew By The Wardrobe
31:49 - Amen Court And The Ghosts Of Newgate Prison
37:44 - St Bartholomew’s Hospital
41:46 - West Smithfield’s Execution Site
43:29 - The Priory Church Of St Bartholomew The Great
52:42 - The Old City Wall, Off London Wall
53:51 - Bunhill Fields
56:40 - Conclusion
From the spectral cries that echo over one of London's former execution grounds, to the shadowy monk who keeps a lone vigil inside London's oldest parish church. From a timeless hostelry that has changed little since Charles Dickens had Ebenezer Scrooge drop in to take his "melancholy dinner", to the ghostly bell that once tolled to foretell the passing of its parish's vicar.
Ghostly nurses, a notorious Victorian murderess, a mummified former citizen, a hideous black dog, and a persistent pong that hangs heavy in the air of the tunnels at a City underground station; all these await you as we set out to explore the timeless streets of the old City of London.
So join me as we set out to search for the spirits of bygone times at some of old London's most atmospheric places.
All Comments (21)
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A very strange thing happened to me one night on the London Underground. It was many years ago after I had finished a late shift at Guy's Hospital when I was a nurse. It must have been around 11.30pm as I stood on London Bridge northern line to Bank platform. I was a little nervous as I was the only one waiting for the next train. All of a sudden a young child's voice singing London Bridge is Falling Down echoed through the platform. It was so very spooky. I wondered if it was one of the staff who had his or her child with them playing a trick on me. The weird thing was the voice seemed to emanate from the tunnel. If it was a trick the child was very good as it sang continously for about 20 seconds or so. There was no giggles. It was very odd and I've never forgotten it. I was so relieved when the train came.
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My local pub is haunted. It has a headless pint! Happy Halloween everyone.
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I always wanted to see London. Now ,I am so riddled with RA in my old age, I am thankful for wonderful stories like these. I travel with my eyes, and ears which thankfully still work!! Enjoy these stories so much!! Thank you!!
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You, sir, are a most perspicacious scholar of creepy, historical Olde London. Thank you for tickling our ghoulish sensibilities, especially at this most auspicious time of year. Cheers from Canada.
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I cannot express my gratitude for your wonderful storytelling!! Brilliant, I enjoyed every moment.
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I haven’t been in London since 96. First, let me say how much I love London I love love history. The people were absolutely amazing. Absolutely wonderful. It was great to walk around the streets at night of Soho and just have fun. I love you London. And I love your ghosts.
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I'm glad ghost feel they can Chill in London these days. I wouldn't mind seeing some chilling Ghost enjoying afterlife
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Great stuff here! To anyone who liked this video, be sure to pick up Richards' book "Haunted London". It has become one of my favorites, lots of great pictures, and I refer to it often.👍
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Nicely done ghost walk. Thanks. The Black Dog of Newgate and the spectre of Amelia Dyer are some of my favourites. There's so many haunted locations in London. Queen's House in Greenwich spooked me since childhood, with that eerie photo of the ghost ascending the Tulip Stairs. 👻
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Absolutely adore your narration Richard. Your the best there is. Listened to you for years. Thankyou so much you've made my night.
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Is this the same Richard Jones narrating that runs The London Ghost Walk...? I've bookmarked your website because I'd love to do a tour when I arrive in London in a couple years. I'm a big fan! This vlog was wonderful and I've saved it in my UK watchlist to watch over and over again, to whet my whistle as to what to expect when I do your tour. Well worth watching!
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That was wonderful. So well researched, written & narrated. Thank you!
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Awesome, well researched stories, this channel deserves more subscribers and views.
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So, so interesting. As for the George and Vulture, In the very early 1970's, my then boss took me there for lunch and for YEARS, every time I was in London I searched for this place, scouring the area to no avail as I didn't know its name. I'm no spring chicken now🤣 but hope to make a visit before I'm kicking up the daisies. Otherwise, I might give it a haunting of my own!
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Maybe now that Charles is king he can do something about all the horrid modern buildings that he always hated. He wasn't alone! Maybe he can pave the exteriors with some nice old fashioned bricks and stone columns.
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Thankyou so much. Excellent research and presentation! A lot of work has gone into this. Very enjoyable! 😊❤
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Brilliantly detailed well told as expected 👏 👍 ❤
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It gives me joy, that even in this Modern hightech age, we honour the past not only with dry facts, but all so with some good old fashioned ghost stories.
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Very professional and well presented..Enjoyed every moment.
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I love London. English History was my favourite subject in school. My first trip to London was in 2013. Enjoyed Dickens Walk. My hosts, an old school friend and her husband, had strung all historical facts into the one month I was there. History was revealed to me. Too old now to travel otherwise would love to go to London again. I am from Kolkata India
