Birmingham’s Steelhouse Lane Lock-up is an old prison dating to the 1890s. The facility closed in 2016 and today holds the West Midland’s Police Museum. During its operational years the prison acted more as a remand center, holding prisoners for short time periods while they were processed through the court system, which was conveniently adjoined to the prison via an underground tunnel. It is rumored to have seen over one million prisoners pass through its […]
Many fans of Netflix’s Stranger Things may not realize that the Hellfire Club was actually a real secret society that existed during the 18th century. Possibly an inspiration for the writers, the actual Hellfire Club has a much darker and sinister place in history than the innocent Dungeons and Dragons fan club depicted on the show – The real Hellfire Club is shrouded in darkness, mystery, superstition and rumors of cult-like rituals, satanic worship and […]
York is claimed by many to be one of the most haunted cities in England. It is a place filled with history from a dark past, yet there is one site that is far bloodier than the rest. Clifford’s Tower is a massive stone edifice that watches over York from the height of a great mound. The tower is actually the old keep of York Castle and originally built in 1068 under the orders of […]
The Ye Olde Starre Inne is one of the most prominent drinking establishments in York, England. The bustling pub is also one of the oldest in town, being established back in 1644 and containing some areas, such as its cellar, which date back even further. This cellar boasts almost as much history, if not more, than the pub built above it. It dates back to the 10th century and was even used as a military […]
York Minster is undoubtedly one of the proudest buildings in York. The stunning church seen today has endured a long and turbulent past, having been rebuilt several times after the first church structure was erected on the site sometime in the 600s. Although its appearance and grandiosity have changed over the years, the York Minster remains a place of great historical and religious significance within England. This being said, the magnificent York Minster also has […]
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 […]
Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, and arguably one of the most haunted towns in the United Kingdom. Visitors to this charming riverside town cannot help but be transported back in time. With its Tudor-fronted buildings, winding streets and flower-gorged frontages, Stratford-upon-Avon is quintessential historic England. And, as with any place that oozes tales of long ago, local stories of ghosts and hauntings can be found there in abundance. Once known as The Shakespeare Hostelrie, […]
