The Guildhall
The Guildhall in London, with its imposing medieval architecture, has been a center of civic governance since the 12th century. This historic building has witnessed centuries of political intrigue, trials, and executions, making it a prime location for alleged paranormal activity. One of the most famous ghostly inhabitants is said to be Lady Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII, who was tried for treason within its walls. Witnesses have reported seeing her spectral figure wandering the corridors, sometimes carrying her severed head.
Another frequently encountered spirit is that of a young boy, believed to be Edward VI, who died at the tender age of 15. Staff and visitors have described hearing his childlike laughter echoing through empty rooms and feeling a cold hand grip theirs when no one is present. The ghost of Dick Whittington, the medieval merchant and Lord Mayor of London, has also been spotted in the building’s Great Hall, often accompanied by the sound of a phantom cat’s meow.
During World War II, the Guildhall was severely damaged by German bombs. Since then, people have reported hearing the sounds of explosions and seeing apparitions of air raid wardens frantically running through the building. In the basement vaults, once used as a prison, visitors have experienced sudden drops in temperature and the sensation of being watched by unseen eyes. Some have even claimed to hear the rattling of chains and muffled cries for help, believed to be the lingering echoes of long-dead prisoners.