The Blind Beggar Pub, located on Whitechapel Road in London’s East End, has a rich and notorious history dating back to the 16th century. Originally built as a tavern in 1654, it stands on the site of an older alehouse that had existed since 1532. The pub’s name comes from the legend of Henry de Montfort, who allegedly became a beggar after being blinded in battle.

The Blind Beggar gained infamy in the 1960s as a hangout for the notorious Kray twins, London gangsters who dominated the East End’s criminal underworld. On March 9, 1966, Ronnie Kray shot and killed George Cornell in the pub, a murder that would eventually lead to the downfall of the Kray empire.

Paranormal activity reported at The Blind Beggar includes sightings of a ghostly figure believed to be George Cornell. Witnesses have described seeing a man in 1960s attire sitting at the bar, only to vanish when approached. Some patrons have reported feeling a sudden chill or sensing an unseen presence in the area where the murder took place.

Other ghostly encounters include the sound of disembodied footsteps and unexplained knocking noises coming from empty areas of the pub. Staff members have reported objects moving on their own, particularly in the back room and cellar areas.

One recurring phenomenon is the appearance of a mysterious woman in Victorian-era clothing, often seen in the upstairs windows or walking through the bar area before disappearing. Some speculate this could be the spirit of Annie Chapman, one of Jack the Ripper’s victims, who was last seen alive near the pub in 1888.