Public house Public House, Staxton

Staxton's historic public house has been at the centre of paranormal activity for decades. In the 1980s, workers stumbled upon human bones within the pub's premises, sparking a flurry of ghostly occurrences. Legend has it that the remains belonged to a gypsy girl who met a tragic end at the hands of a former landlord back in the 1600s. Locals claim that once the bones were disturbed, a naked gypsy spirit began to manifest, causing a stir among patrons and staff alike.

Bow Bells Public House, E3

The Bow Bells Public House on Bow Road has a rather curious tale of a phantom that supposedly haunted its women's restroom back in the early 1970s. It seems that patrons and staff reported some strange occurrences - locked doors would be found open and toilets would flush all by themselves. The story goes that these bizarre events were attributed to a ghostly presence, which understandably caused quite a stir among customers and locals alike.

William IV Public House, NW3

The William IV Public House on Hampstead High Street is home to a rather intriguing haunting. It's said that a young girl can be seen gazing in through the lower windows of the pub, her presence a mystery to patrons and staff alike. But that's not all - inside the pub, the shade of a doctor's wife who was murdered and buried in the cellar is also known to walk. It's a haunting that has captured the imagination of locals and visitors for years, and one that continues to fascinate those interested in the paranormal.

Manor Park, E12

Manor Park in London's East End is home to a rather unsettling urban legend. They say One Eyed Jack roams the empty properties here, accompanied by a large, scruffy dog. His name is a giveaway - Jack's missing an eye. According to the story, he uses his dog to intimidate people, then takes their eyes for himself. It's a chilling tale that has been doing the rounds in local folklore for years.

St Barnabas church, E8

St Barnabas church in London's E8 has a fascinating, if somewhat unsettling, reputation. At least twice in the twentieth century, a figure clad in a red cassock has been spotted walking down the church passageway. What's remarkable about these sightings is that they occurred thirty years apart, leaving one to wonder if this is a case of a residual haunting or a more intelligent, interactive presence. The second sighting was particularly noteworthy as the phantom walked through a wall, defying the laws of physics and leaving onlookers with more than a few questions.

Little Ilford Park, E12

Deep in the heart of Little Ilford Park, a mystifying sighting has left many questions unanswered. In the mid 2000s, a group of eight people were exploring the park when four of them witnessed a bizarre apparition. A woman dressed in Victorian attire suddenly floated into the bushes, her hands held in front of her as if she was begging or restrained. The witnesses heard her faintly asking for help, but she vanished into thin air, leaving behind only the unsettling memory of her presence.