The weird and wonderful isle
Reading Time: 5 minutes Where are the plague pits in London? The origin of the London plague pits The Great Plague, also known as the Black Death, was a pandemic of bubonic plague that swept through the City of London between 1664 and 1666, killing an estimated 100,000 people. The only good news about this plague was that it … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutes Where is North End Tube Station? Is there really a North End Underground Station? Today, deep below the leafy suburbs of north London lies the incomplete tunnels of North End Tube station. A seemingly unremarkable surface building serves as the entrance to this intriguing site, which fulfilled an important purpose during the Cold War. North … Read more
Reading Time: < 1 minute Where is Ongar Station Do Scorpions live at Ongar Station? For years rumours have spread about a colony of scorpions who live at Ongar Station. We did a deep dive into the legend of the Ongar scorpions and uncovered some surprising details. The truth is even stranger than you might have heard…. Click here to … Read more
Reading Time: 5 minutes London Underground Secrets of the Underground – An Introduction The London Underground, also known as the “Tube”, is a rapid transit system serving the Greater London area and some parts of the surrounding counties in England. It is one of the oldest metro systems in the world, having first opened in 1863 although it was … Read more
Reading Time: 6 minutes Is the London Underground Haunted? As an avid fan of ghost stories and haunted places, I have always been fascinated by the eerie history of the London Underground. This subterranean network of tunnels and stations is not only a marvel of engineering but also a place of mystery and intrigue. Over the years, there have … Read more
Reading Time: 10 minutes Where is Stonehenge? Introduction to Stonehenge Stonehenge is an ancient site and prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England and is considered one of the most famous and mysterious landmarks in the world. It is comprised of a ring of standing stones, each weighing several tons and standing up to 4 meters tall. The word “henge” … Read more
Reading Time: 7 minutes Where is High Wycombe? Weighing the Mayor There is a tradition in High Wycombe known as “weighing the mayor,” which dates back several centuries. The tradition involves weighing the newly elected Mayor on a scale, using a weighing machine known as a “weighing chair.” The weighing ceremony takes place in public, usually in the town’s … Read more
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Reading Time: 4 minutes Where is the tale of the Woman in White set? Who is the Woman in White? The “Woman in White” is a popular legend associated with the Royal Bath Hotel in Bournemouth. According to the legend, a ghostly figure of a woman wearing a white gown has been seen wandering the halls of the hotel, … Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutes Where is the Royal Bath Hotel? About the Royal Bath Hotel The Royal Bath Hotel in Bournemouth is a historic hotel that dates back to the 19th century. The hotel has a long and storied history, and there have been many reported sightings of ghosts and supernatural activity on the premises. There have also been … Read more