Crop Circles

Reading Time: 9 minutesWhere have crop circles been found in the UK? Introduction to Crop Circles: Step into the world of crop circles, where enigmatic patterns etched into fields captivate the curious and evoke the mystique of otherworldly phenomena. These intricate formations have long held the world’s attention, weaving intricate designs into the fabric of our collective imagination. … Read more

Aldwych Station

Aldwych London Underground Station

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhere is Aldwych Underground Station? In the bustling metropolis of London, a city that has seen centuries of history unfold, it’s hardly surprising to stumble upon remnants of the past. The London Underground, affectionately known as “The Tube,” is no exception. Among its 270 stations, there are a few “ghost stations,” hauntingly deserted structures that … Read more

Down Street Station

Down Street London Underground Station

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhere is Down Street Underground Station? Down Street’s location in Mayfair places it on the Piccadilly Line, which stretches from Heathrow Airport and Uxbridge in the west to Cockfosters in the north. The line connects some of London’s most famous landmarks, such as Buckingham Palace, the British Museum, and the West End theatre district. Not … Read more

Plague Pits and the London Underground

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhere 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

North End Station (abandoned 127 feet down)

Present-day North End Station behind a metal fence.

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhere 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

Ongar Station

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhere 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

Secrets of the Underground

London Underground Sign on the side of a building

Reading Time: 5 minutesLondon 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

Stonehenge

Stonehenge at Sunset

Reading Time: 10 minutesWhere 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

Weighing the Mayor of High Wycombe

The Mayor of High Wycombe sits in the town's 'weighing chair'.

Reading Time: 7 minutesWhere 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