Bank Underground Station, located in the heart of London’s financial district, opened in 1900 as part of the City & South London Railway. The station’s complex layout reflects its expansion over the years, incorporating multiple lines and connecting passageways. During World War II, the station served as an air raid shelter, witnessing the terror of the Blitz.

The station’s paranormal reputation stems from its proximity to the ancient site of the Black Nun of Bank. This ghostly figure is said to be the spirit of Sarah Whitehead, whose brother Philip was executed for forgery in 1811. Overcome with grief, Sarah visited the Bank of England daily, asking for her brother. Even after her death, her apparition reportedly continued this routine, earning her the nickname “The Black Nun” due to her dark clothing.

Numerous staff and passengers have reported encounters with the Black Nun in and around Bank Station. Witnesses describe seeing a woman in Victorian-era mourning attire, often appearing distressed or confused. Some accounts claim she vanishes when approached or walks through solid walls.

Another spectral resident is believed to be a man in a top hat and frock coat, possibly dating from the Victorian era. This ghost has been seen on platforms and in tunnels, sometimes described as having a sorrowful expression.

Unexplained sounds, including footsteps and whispers, have been reported in empty corridors and on deserted platforms after hours. Some staff members have experienced an overwhelming sense of being watched or followed while working alone in the station’s labyrinthine passageways.