The History of the Tower of London is both bloody and cruel. Which is why the Tower of London is considered to have the largest amount of ghosts in England. The Bloody Tower, Traitors Gate and the dungeon called the 'Little Ease' provide an indication of some of the events which may have taken place in the Tower of London and what has led to so many stories of ghosts and haunting.
Five of the
seven famous people executed are reputed to haunt the Tower of London. All fit
the perfect description and definition of ghosts. The five famous ghosts of
people who were executed within the walls of the Tower of London were:
·
The
Ghost of Anne Boleyn
·
The
Ghost of the Countess of Salisbury
·
The
Ghost of Catherine Howard
·
The
Ghost of Jane Rochford
·
The
Ghost of Lady Jane Grey
All died
violently, traumatically and tragically. Other famous ghosts were prisoners in
the Tower of London and who were subsequently executed include:
·
The
Ghost of Guy Fawkes
·
The
Ghost of Sir Walter Raleigh
Other
famous Tower of London ghosts include those who were murdered in the Tower.
These murders are often mysterious but always violent, traumatic and tragic.
These famous Tower of London ghosts who were murdered include:
·
The
Ghost of Thomas Becket
·
The
Ghost of King Henry VI
Witnesses
at the Tower of London have also reported 'anonymous' ghosts. These Tower of
London Ghosts are simply referred to as the 'Gray Lady' and the 'White Lady'.
Names which reflected the appearance of the apparition. The ghost of the ' Gray Lady' has been
described as a woman in mourning garments. A black void is where her face
should be. A phantom squad of ghost soldiers has also been sighted marching in
the grounds of the Tower of London.
References:
www.forteantimes.com
www.castles.me.uk
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