Common Names in Folklore and Ghostly Tales
Anne Boleyn
Although she only reigned as the Queen of England from 1533 to 1536, Anne Boleyn’s place in UK history has echoed down through the years. As have her ghosts.
Boudica
Many places claim to be the queen of the Iceni's final resting place or the site of her final battle.
Fionn mac Cumhaill
Also known as Finn McCool, Fionn is a mythical warrior in Irish mythology and his name is attached to several locations.
Jack the Ripper
Some stories say this murderer and his victims remained in the East End long after their deaths.
King Arthur & Co
Tales of Arthur, his knights, and Merlin have left an imprint on the landscape, and in some cases, beneath it.
Robin Hood
While Hood and his band of folk heroes may not have existed, a few places claim otherwise.
Sir Francis Drake
Pirate, explorer, naval officer, slave trader, hater of the Spanish, and possible witch, Drake's influence is still felt today.
Spring Heeled Jack
A bogeyman-like entity who terrorised the UK during the Victorian era, it is unlikely we’ll ever know if Spring-heeled Jack was man, monster, or urban legend.