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Kennington Station Ghostly Sob

Side street by Kennington underground station, SE11, London Apparition Victorian

Near Kennington underground station in south London, a chilling incident took place back in 1984. Two employees on a smoking break outside the station, sitting on a wall, were startled to hear a woman sobbing just a few yards away. The sound was unmistakable and sent a shiver down their spines, but there was no one in sight. As the crying moved away, one of the workers followed the sound, which led him down the road and into a side street behind the station, where it abruptly stopped.

This eerie event happened in the early hours of the morning, around 03:00h. The witnesses, two station employees, were undoubtedly shaken by what they heard. Their account of the incident remains one of the most credible and well-documented cases of a ghostly manifestation in the area. While there's no concrete evidence linking this haunting to a specific historical event or person, the location's history as a busy transport hub dates back to the Victorian era, which might provide some context for the apparition.

Historical Context

The London Underground, including Kennington station, has a rich history dating back to the Victorian era.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Public Transport Location
Activity Types
Audio
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
1984, around 03:00h
Postcode Area
SE11

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