The Ten Bells Pub is an iconic destination, that remains important to the darkest moment in East London’s history. It has even continually served the public since the mid 18th century. The Ten Bells gets its name from mirroring how many bells the Christ Church across the road held in its tower. Records indicate that the establishment was named the Eight Bells Alehouse in 1755 and received a name change in 1788 to the Ten […]
London is an ancient city that today, plays a pivotal role for the UK and even the entire world. It is flooded with tourists who travel far and wide to experience the rich history that can be found on every street corner in the great city. It also happens to be flooded with ghosts! Here are where you can find the most haunted places in London. Macabre history is seemingly hidden all throughout the city […]
The Viaduct Tavern is a beautiful pub adorning the heart of London since 1869. One that has stood the test of time and remained true to its sinister history. It exists as the last remaining example of a true Gin Palace within the city of London. These establishments were created to be lavish drinking holes that catered to the high end of society. Though poorer Londoners who drank gin for its affordability would also frequent […]
The Tower of London is a beautifully preserved piece of British history that rests in the heart of London. The historic castle is made up of many structures, the oldest and best known being the White Tower, built in 1078 for William the Conqueror. Today, the Tower of London is well known for holding the crown jewels and displays its important history to visitors as an interactive museum. During its long past is has also […]
Resting inconspicuously amongst one of London’s busiest suburbs, shaded by the towering ‘Shard’ lies an early eighteenth century church, which conceals a gruesome piece of history inside its attic. There lies the oldest surviving operating theatre in Europe, predating both anesthetic and antiseptic. The church, which houses the theatre was once part of the neighboring old St. Thomas Hospital, and also holds its original herb garret. This area was once where the hospital would dry […]
A sprawling collection of crooked and cracked gravestones, tombs and crypts, hidden beneath lusciously overgrown greenery lies in the heart of London. The Highgate Cemetery looks like a surreal scene right out of a horror movie, so much so it has even featured in a couple such as 1972s ‘Tales From The Crypt.’ Built in 1839, the Highgate Cemetery was purposeful in easing the burden death had placed on small church yard cemeteries, which were […]
Deep beneath the earth of East London, passing directly under the River Thames is a purposeful, yet creepy underground walkway. The Greenwich Foot Tunnel connects Greenwich to the Isle of Dogs with an underground walking trail that spans 370 meters in length and is rumored to be one the most haunted places in London. Construction on the Greenwich Foot Tunnel commenced in 1899 and was completed in 1902. It was purposeful in replacing a less […]
