The Marchings, Chigwell

The Marchings in Chigwell, Essex, is home to a rather intriguing ghostly presence, affectionately known as the Friendly Lady in White. This spectral apparition has been a frequent visitor to the house, with sightings dating back to 1969. Described as a ghostly lady dressed in white, her presence is often seen as a gentle and harmless one. While there's little information on the exact nature of her appearances, it's believed she may have been a friend of King John, adding a touch of royal history to this paranormal encounter.

Hanner Monk's Hill, Pebmarsh

Hanner Monk's Hill in Pebmarsh, Essex, is a spot where the ordinary and the paranormal seem to collide on stormy nights. It's here that a fleeting figure, believed to be the ghost of Hanner Monk himself, is seen dashing across the road. This eerie apparition, known as the Phantom Jaywalker, appears to be weather-dependent, manifesting only on dark and stormy nights. The image is brief, leaving many to wonder about the circumstances surrounding Hanner Monk's death - did he meet his end on this very road or elsewhere?

Area around local graveyard, Buckhurst Hill

In the sleepy Essex town of Buckhurst Hill, a bizarre incident took place on a summer evening in 1989. The area around the local graveyard, usually a peaceful spot, was the scene of a strange encounter that left several people shaken. A group of three teenagers, walking through the graveyard, were startled by a sudden appearance of a shuck, a type of ghostly dog. The creature, described as a leaping dog, then went on to unsettle a passing motorist by jumping over the churchyard wall and landing on the bonnet of a car.

Epping Cemetery, Epping

Epping Cemetery is a place where the veil between worlds seems remarkably thin. It's here, among the crumbling headstones and forgotten graves, that a peculiar sighting has been reported. In November 2006, a witness visiting their family grave claimed to have seen a woman dressed in a 1930s style brown macintosh and scarf. She was standing nearby, seemingly unaware of the witness's presence. As the witness began to walk away, the mysterious woman followed, moving at a quicker pace. The witness was quick to notice that the woman appeared to be hovering, with no visible feet. The witness kept walking, expecting the figure to catch up, but when they looked back, the woman had vanished into thin air.

Woodford Bridge, Redbridge

Woodford Bridge is a spot where the ordinary and the paranormal seem to collide, especially at midnight. Locals claim that this is when the ghostly bell ringer starts his duties, a tradition that allegedly continues even though the building where he worked has long since disappeared. The sound of ghostly bell ringing is said to echo through the area, a chilling reminder of the past.

Barkingside police station, Ilford

Barkingside Police Station in Ilford has a strange reputation thanks to a mysterious white light that has been seen hovering over the custody desk. One officer reported this unusual phenomenon, which has left many wondering what's behind it. The area around the custody desk is also said to create a feeling of unwelcomeness, adding to the station's eerie atmosphere. While it might not be the most conventional haunting, the white light has certainly caught the attention of paranormal enthusiasts.