A disastrous fire at the Summerland leisure centre on the Isle of Man killed at least 50 people
Category: British Isles
Letters of Last Resort
Written in secret by the Prime Minister, the letters of last resort detail the UK’s nuclear response in the event the Government falls
The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
The restless spirit of a murdered man and those of several popular performers are said to haunt this theatre in London’s Covent Garden
The Devil’s Footprints
What was responsible for strange, cloven footprints in snow that appeared overnight over many miles?
The Black Dinner
The murder of two young Scottish nobles served as the inspiration for Game of Throne’s ‘Red Wedding’
The Ratman of Southend
A popular urban legend in the English seaside town of Southend, the ratman is said to be ghostly creature that inhabits a dilapidated underpass.
50 Berkeley Square
A look at the history of what is reported to be one of London’s most haunted houses
The Monster of Glamis
Best known as the seat of the titular character in the Shakespeare play Macbeth, Glamis Castle has belonged to the … More
The Hauntings of Furness Abbey
Built nearly 1,000 years ago, the Abbey at Furness has stood empty since the Reformation. However, many visitors have reported paranormal experiences
The Girt Dog of Ennerdale
Responsible for killing up to 400 sheep, debate has raged since over the true species of an animal sometimes called the ‘vampire dog’
