London dates back to Roman times and has a long, often violent and tragic history.0:30
For this reason, it is believed by some to be one of the most haunted capital cities in the world.0:38
There are hundreds of stories of ghosts in old buildings, parks, streets, graveyards, and even theatres and tube stations.0:45
If you aren't too afraid, Read on.0:55
From medieval times to the early 20th century, the Tower of London has had a long, cruel history of imprisonment, trials, executions, and torture.1:03
It's no wonder then that sightings of ghosts are a common occurrence here.1:16
One of the most frequently seen ghosts is the headless Anne Boleyn, the unlucky wife of Henry VIII, who was beheaded at the Tower in 1536.1:22
There is also the White Lady, whose perfume is said to fill the air surrounding the White Tower, and who was once spotted waving to a group of children visiting the opposite building.1:34
Stories of ghostly goings-on at the Tower of London are numerous and still occur today.1:48
The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.1:57
This theatre first opened its curtains to the public in 1663 and is therefore London's oldest working theatre.2:00
Many phantoms supposedly make their presence felt during the performances here.2:11
Some say that Joseph Grimaldi, a mischievous clown who died in 1837, often kicks actors, ushers, and cleaners from behind as they work.2:18
Another clown, Dan Leno, who was famous for his clog dance, can sometimes be heard practicing his routine over and over again.2:30
The theatre's most famous ghost, however, is the Man in Grey, who only appears at the beginning of a successful performance.2:41
Unlike most ghosts, he does not make people freeze in terror and is seen as a welcome addition to the theatre.2:51
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