, NW1

Travelling on the Bakerloo Line in London can be a routine affair but for Karen Collett it was anything but. She took a photograph that would change everything. The snap showed a ghostly figure which was later identified as the waxwork figure of Bruno Hauptmann. Now it is unclear how Hauptmann's form with added bolts of lightning managed to manifest on the photograph but the image has become a fascinating piece of paranormal history.

Camden Market, NW1

Deep in the heart of Camden Market, a strange and unsettling phenomenon has been reported by traders. The sounds of horses trotting on the cobbles have been heard, evoking memories of a bygone era. This eerie occurrence is said to be accompanied by cries for help, hinting at a darker history. The Stables Market section, with its rich history, seems to be the focal point of these paranormal events.

A850 road from the town, Sligachan

On the A850 road near Sligachan, a strange phenomenon has been reported by numerous drivers. A car, described as a 1934 Austin, is said to appear rapidly from behind, prompting witnesses to pull over to let it pass. However, just as quickly, the car vanishes into thin air, leaving drivers bewildered and wondering if they really did see what they thought they did. This eerie apparition has been spotted by many motorists, all of whom describe the same chilling experience.

Road leading to Church of St Helen, Old Cambus

Old Cambus, a quaint village in East Lothian, is home to a rather unusual roadside phenomenon known as the Mermaid's Stone. Situated on the road leading to the historic Church of St Helen, this concave stone has been attributed to the foot of a mermaid, or so the local legend goes. The story behind this strange occurrence is shrouded in mystery, but it's said that the mermaid, described as an untraditional, untailed one, left an impression on the stone as she made her escape from her jailor.

Old Church Farm, Outer London: Stanmore

Old Church Farm in Stanmore is said to be haunted by a restless spirit known as the Wanderer. This eerie apparition is believed to emerge from a grave and make its way to the farmhouse, only to vanish back into the earth. The haunting dates back to the mid-eighteenth century, a time when the farm was still a rectory. Locals have whispered about strange sightings and unexplained occurrences at the farm for centuries, adding to the mystique of this ghostly encounter.

Primrose Hill, EC4

Primrose Hill, a tranquil London green space, is said to be haunted by the restless spirit of Sir Edmundbury Godfrey, a man brutally murdered on this very spot. His body was discovered on October 14, 1678, and it's said that his shade lingered for many years after his untimely death. Locals and visitors alike have reported strange occurrences and sightings, adding to the hill's eerie reputation.