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Londons Underground is associated with a multitude of ghostly stories and sightings. Particular stations and abandoned lines, many of which are in close proximity to burial sites from centuries ago, have given rise to unexplained events. This chilling book reveals well-known and hitherto unpublished tales of spirits, spectres and other spooky occurrences on one of the oldest railway networks in the world. The stories of sightings include the ghost of an actress regularly witnessed on Aldywch Station and the Black Nun at Bank Station. Eerie noises, such as the cries of thirteen-year-old Anne Naylor, who was murdered in 1758 at Farringdon Station, and the screams of children who were in an accident at Bethnal Green Station during Second World War, are still heard echoing down the stations. These and many more ghostly accounts are recorded in fascinating detail in this book, which is a must-read for anyone interested in the mysterious and murky history of Londons Underground.
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David Brandon has been researching railway history for forty-five years, and has a strong interest in paranormal activity. He has run courses for Nottingham University called London under London looking at abandoned underground stations. Alan Brooke has over twenty years experience as a history lecturer to Higher Education level. The authors have co-authored five books about Londons history, including London; City of the Dead due to be published this year by The History Press. They both live in Peterborough.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have to admit I purchased this book not expecting much as I have been a bit disappointed with previous books on hauntings that I have picked up. I found this book to be exactly what I was after; A solid coverage of hauntings on the London Underground without going overboard with unnecessary details.
It has details on numerous sightings and encounters throughout the network and also provides an ample amount of background information relating to the specific locations. A bonus with this book is that there are numerous photos throughout the text which are great for people like myself who are not familiar with London.
As most of the stories only cover 1-2 pages I found this book great when I had a few minutes to fill in. I definitely recommend this for anyone interested in the spooky side of the Tube.
It has details on numerous sightings and encounters throughout the network and also provides an ample amount of background information relating to the specific locations. A bonus with this book is that there are numerous photos throughout the text which are great for people like myself who are not familiar with London.
As most of the stories only cover 1-2 pages I found this book great when I had a few minutes to fill in. I definitely recommend this for anyone interested in the spooky side of the Tube.
34 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Will you ever travel on the underground again without constantly looking over your shoulder? Not after reading this! Lots and lots of well written stories about ghosts and unexplained happenings in the London Underground. Atmospheric and well detailed, this is the perfect reading material for curling up on cold winter nights in front of the fire. Would make a good Christmas gift for the discerning ghost story fan. I have read numerous books about haunted sites, and this one certainly does not disappoint. Highly recommended.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this in spite of a couple of bad reviews that warned me about how poorly written it was. I was ready to put up with it, I thought. I love ghost stories and I had heard some really good ones about the London Underground. How bad can it be? The answer is really, really bad. It's not that the style is mediocre or the grammar poor (which it is). It's as if it was written by somebody who does not care about ghosts, ghost stories and, heck, stories themselves! This is not story-telling, it's story-spoiling! As if the authors decided to start telling the thing right at the point where it will make it completely uninteresting and unnecessary to read any more. On top of that, has anybody bothered editing or, indeed, reading this before it went to printing? Repetitions, scrambled grammar, disastrous punctuation, you name it, this book has it. I don't think I've read anything worse. And I love picking up unknown paperbacks at charity shops!
So, let's say you love ghosts, or ghost stories, and you have heard there are some really good ones about the London Underground. How bad can this be? As somebody who was exactly where you are now, trust me, look somewhere else. This is just as bad as it gets.
(And before anybody jumps to criticise my grammar, spelling, style or anything else, please forgive me, I'm not a born English-speaker.)
So, let's say you love ghosts, or ghost stories, and you have heard there are some really good ones about the London Underground. How bad can this be? As somebody who was exactly where you are now, trust me, look somewhere else. This is just as bad as it gets.
(And before anybody jumps to criticise my grammar, spelling, style or anything else, please forgive me, I'm not a born English-speaker.)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Disapointing.
This book is great if you want a history of the London Underground, but not so great if you are interested in the hauntings. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Phillip Calgary
Haunted Underground
When I saw this I thought it would be a good read but unfortunately it was quite superficial and boring. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Hectordog
Hmmm, not very scary or interesting
This book doesn't have the class of the man other books about hauntings. There are a few good sections about past crimes (some horrible) and a few sections about 'bad areas of... Read more
Published 12 months ago by X. Gallagher
Haunted London underground
I would love to write a review but i have been waiting so long for it i will probably be haunting an underground station myself by the time it arrives.
Published 14 months ago by micky
Haunted Londons Underground
An interesting and at times spellbinding read, some times a bit to much practical information about stations but a worthy adition to any ghost readers collection.
Published 15 months ago by Jimsplinge
Interesting read
Some very interesting stories in this book, especially about the Deltex Nimbus train being seen going through a tunnel. Read more
Published 19 months ago by L. Topp
Made the hairs stand up on my neck
I have recently started a new job which means I have to travel into London frequently, the job itself is on the railways so I have an interest in their construction, of course one... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Nick643vgs
very thought provoking book
A VERY THOUGHT PROVOKING BOOK.FULL OF PARANORMAL EVIDENCE AND MODERN WITNESSES TO GHOSTS,SIGHTINGS AND EERIE EXPERIENCES WITHIN LONDON`S TUBE SERVICE. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. P. P. Nobes
OK Book
Bought this book as I attended a talk on the subject, probably learned more from the talk than the book...
Published on 4 Jan 2010 by A. Marlow
Unusual enough to be almost worth buying
Having not seen any other books on hauntings on the Underground, I thought this may be an interesting read, after all the tube is a pretty spookily atmospheric place with boarded... Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2009 by S. Datta
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