London's 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 This chilling book reveals well-known and hitherto unpublished tales of spirits, specters, and other spooky occurrences on one of the oldest railway networks in the world.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 13 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 World War Ii, 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 London's 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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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By C. Scott
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.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Nick643vgs
Format:Paperback
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 of the most fascinating railways is the London Underground.
I saw the end of a program on TV about Ghosts on the underground and being a bit of a believer decided I should read up on the subject, hence this book.
The book itself is quite thin and glossy and at first I was a little disappointed that it wasn't a bigger volume, I was not disappointed once I began to read.
There is a very brief description of what a Ghost could be, a tiny bit of history of the underground and then on to the main event - the ghosts.
The book goes through the main hauntings in a decent amount of detail, the history of the ghost when alive is interesting as are the accounts of witnesses to the spooks themselves. Some of the stories are a little frightening, some are deeply moving and one cant help feeling sad for some of those who's appalling treatment when alive traumatized them to the point that they are left to walk the tunnels for infinity, one such ghost is Anne Naylor, a young girl whose ghost walks the station at Farringdon, sobbing as she goes, her torment eternal due to the treatment she received on this earth, her story brings a tear to the eye (how can humans do that to each other).
Towards the end of the book the stories and accounts reduce from several pages to perhaps one paragraph of speculation about what MAY lurk at some of the other stations.
I read this book on the train to London and aside from enjoying the stories I took great amusement from some of the looks I was being given by fellow passengers who were not going to catch the bus to the office as I do!!
Well worth reading, weaker towards the end but leaves you wanting to know more, isn't that the idea of a good book?
I saw the end of a program on TV about Ghosts on the underground and being a bit of a believer decided I should read up on the subject, hence this book.
The book itself is quite thin and glossy and at first I was a little disappointed that it wasn't a bigger volume, I was not disappointed once I began to read.
There is a very brief description of what a Ghost could be, a tiny bit of history of the underground and then on to the main event - the ghosts.
The book goes through the main hauntings in a decent amount of detail, the history of the ghost when alive is interesting as are the accounts of witnesses to the spooks themselves. Some of the stories are a little frightening, some are deeply moving and one cant help feeling sad for some of those who's appalling treatment when alive traumatized them to the point that they are left to walk the tunnels for infinity, one such ghost is Anne Naylor, a young girl whose ghost walks the station at Farringdon, sobbing as she goes, her torment eternal due to the treatment she received on this earth, her story brings a tear to the eye (how can humans do that to each other).
Towards the end of the book the stories and accounts reduce from several pages to perhaps one paragraph of speculation about what MAY lurk at some of the other stations.
I read this book on the train to London and aside from enjoying the stories I took great amusement from some of the looks I was being given by fellow passengers who were not going to catch the bus to the office as I do!!
Well worth reading, weaker towards the end but leaves you wanting to know more, isn't that the idea of a good book?
39 of 42 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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
spooky ghost story's
"HAUNTED LONDON UNDERGROUND"
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT READ,I NEVER REALISED THAT THE UNDERGROUND NETWORK WAS SO VAST. Read more
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT READ,I NEVER REALISED THAT THE UNDERGROUND NETWORK WAS SO VAST. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ms Shirley Lang
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fascinating book
This very interesting book covers a wide range of ghostly goings on in London's Underground network, and provides a large dose of social history to boot. Read more
Published 5 months ago by downkiddie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very Interesting Book
Very Interesting book (i you liked "Ghosts on the Underground" a documentary on Chanel 5 a few years ago you`ll love this). Read more
Published 7 months ago by S. Harris
2.0 out of 5 stars
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 15 months ago by Phillip Calgary
2.0 out of 5 stars
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 16 months ago by Hectordog
2.0 out of 5 stars
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 on 18 May 2011 by X. Gallagher
3.0 out of 5 stars
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 on 25 Feb 2011 by Jimsplinge
1.0 out of 5 stars
Really, really poor.
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. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2010 by H
5.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting read
Some very interesting stories in this book, especially about the Deltex Nimbus train being seen going through a tunnel. Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2010 by L. Topp
5.0 out of 5 stars
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 on 23 July 2010 by Mr. P. P. Nobes
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