Walking Haunted London: 25 Original Walks Exploring London's Ghostly Past

by Richard Jones

Overview

London has the reputation of being the most haunted capital in the world. The dark recesses of the city's historic buildings, narrow streets, and alleyways are said to be occupied by ghosts from many centuries and all walks of life. In Walking Haunted London, Richard Jones takes you on a spine-chilling journey through eerie and, in many cases, forgotten parts of the city and invites you to share—if you dare—in its haunted and mysterious past.
- Twenty-five original, spooky walks and tours in and around London
- Written by Richard Jones, professional walking guide, inveterate ghost-hunter, and expert on London's ghostly past
- Practical data on opening times and transportation
- Easy-to-follow route map for each walk

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781566566926
Publisher:	Interlink Publishing Group, Incorporated
Publication date:	09/28/2007
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

London's “Master of the Macabre” Richard Jones is an internationally acclaimed ghost book author and paranormal expert. Richard has been researching and writing about the ghosts of Britain and Ireland for thirty years. As owner of the London tour company “Discovery Walks” he conducts such popular London tours as the Haunted London Walk and the Jack the Ripper Tour. He frequently appears on national television programmes in both the United Kingdom and the United States.

Editorial Reviews

"[A] plethora of historic—plus a few contemporary—ghostly sightings...This distinctive guide falls into the take-with category...Recommended." — Janet Ross "Library Journal"

"Here is all you need to know about London's ghostly past and present. Walking Haunted London is destined to be another winning title in [this] truly excellent 'Walking' series."

From the Publisher

If ever there was a haunted city, it could be London-or so thinks Jones (Haunted Britain and Ireland), who runs a tour company, Discovery Walks. His new guide provides the curious with 25 walks that promise a plethora of historic-plus a few contemporary-ghostly sightings. Jones considers the Tower of London to be England's most haunted sight, but other areas of London fare equally well. In the chapter "Royal London," he tells of the headless woman in St. James Park and Mayfair's most haunted house. Even Buckingham Palace has its ghost: a monk in chains who appears only on Christmas day. Another chapter surprises with a more recent ghostly sighting outside Fortnum & Mason. For fans of blood and gore, Jones includes a chapter on Jack the Ripper's routes and murder sites. For each haunted walk, Jones provides easy-to-use information about the nearest tube station, distance and estimated duration of the route, best times to visit, and good spots to stop for refreshments. The maps are easy to follow, and the book is enhanced by numerous color photographs (none very scary, however). Ghostly spots outside London (e.g. Hampton Court, Windsor) are also included. This distinctive guide falls into the take-with category, but it does have a comprehensive index for those with research in mind. Recommended for larger travel and British history collections in public or academic libraries.
—Janet Ross

Library Journal

Featuring an impressive 25 different walks through the areas of London that boast a gruesome history, Walking Haunted London is an intriguing blend of guidebook, history lesson and plain old ghost novel.

Real Travel

Richard Jones provides a range of self-guided itineraries that should keep anyone with an interest in the city's history or the supernatural busy for days.

CNN Traveller