The Ragged School in London was established in 1844 by Dr. Thomas Barnardo to provide free education to poor and destitute children. Located in the East End, it operated until 1908, serving thousands of impoverished youngsters. The building, a converted warehouse, offered basic reading, writing, and vocational skills to children who would otherwise have no access to education.

Several ghost stories are associated with the Ragged School. Staff and visitors have reported hearing children’s laughter and footsteps echoing through empty corridors. Some claim to have seen the apparition of a young girl in Victorian-era clothing, believed to be a former student. She is often spotted near the staircase or in the old classroom areas.

Another frequently reported phenomenon is the sound of chalk writing on a blackboard when no one is present. Witnesses describe sudden cold spots and an overwhelming sense of sadness in certain rooms, particularly those that once served as dormitories for orphaned children.

There have been accounts of objects moving inexplicably, such as books falling from shelves and doors opening and closing on their own. Some visitors have reported feeling a gentle tugging on their clothes, as if a child were trying to get their attention.

One of the most chilling reports involves the apparition of a stern-looking man in Victorian attire, believed to be a former teacher or administrator. Witnesses describe feeling an intense, intimidating presence when this figure appears, often accompanied by a dramatic drop in temperature.