The Haunted Tower of London
- 12 years ago
The Haunted Tower of London - as part of the travel series by GeoBeats.
These days a throng of visitors descend upon the Tower of London however, many may not realize that the historic landmark has a darker past as well. Founded in 1066, it has served as a royal court, a prison, a mint, and an armory.
Given its long and varied history, it is no surprise that there have been numerous reports of haunted spirits at the Tower of London. What did not help was the fact that this is where thousands of people were imprisoned, brutally tortured, and executed .
Among those executed was Queen Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII.
According to history.com, out of all the ghosts seen across England, hers is one of the most frequently spotted. She was executed in 1536 on multiple charges which included witchcraft, treason, and adultery. Boleyn's ghost is said to haunt not only the Tower of London but also her home in Kent where she grew up.
BBC reports that Thomas a Becket was allegedly the first ghost to be seen at the fortress. He was the Archbishop of Canterbury during the rule of King Henry II and was brutally killed by his knights.
These are only two of the haunted spirits roaming the Tower complex. There are many others to discover.
When do you plan to visit the Tower of London?
These days a throng of visitors descend upon the Tower of London however, many may not realize that the historic landmark has a darker past as well. Founded in 1066, it has served as a royal court, a prison, a mint, and an armory.
Given its long and varied history, it is no surprise that there have been numerous reports of haunted spirits at the Tower of London. What did not help was the fact that this is where thousands of people were imprisoned, brutally tortured, and executed .
Among those executed was Queen Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII.
According to history.com, out of all the ghosts seen across England, hers is one of the most frequently spotted. She was executed in 1536 on multiple charges which included witchcraft, treason, and adultery. Boleyn's ghost is said to haunt not only the Tower of London but also her home in Kent where she grew up.
BBC reports that Thomas a Becket was allegedly the first ghost to be seen at the fortress. He was the Archbishop of Canterbury during the rule of King Henry II and was brutally killed by his knights.
These are only two of the haunted spirits roaming the Tower complex. There are many others to discover.
When do you plan to visit the Tower of London?