Dollis Hill, NW2

Dollis Hill, a quiet residential area in north-west London, was the unlikely setting for a most extraordinary encounter in February 1932. A married couple, out for a stroll, chanced upon two men in caps, busily working on a strange cylinder-shaped craft that was perched on the ground. As the couple drew closer to get a better look, the men suddenly vanished into thin air, and the craft took off with a burst of speed. This bizarre incident has gone down in history as one of the UK's earliest reported UFO sightings.

Shoe shop, NW6

On Dyne Road in London's NW6, a most peculiar and intriguing haunting took place at a shoe shop back in the late 1940s. It started with a worker complaining to his manager about the strange occurrences, only to have a chisel embed itself in the wall right before their eyes. This was just the beginning of a series of bizarre events that would leave the staff baffled. Shoes would turn up outside the shop or be found dyed the wrong colour, candles would move and light themselves, and locked doors would swing open. It was clear that something was amiss.

St Mary's Church, NW10

St Mary's Church in Neasden is home to a rather unusual ghostly resident, known affectionately as the Fat Monk. This jovial looking fellow has been spotted standing on the site of an old well in the garden of the vicarage, which is a nice spot to imagine a monk might have popped up. He sometimes makes an appearance in the church itself, which is also said to be haunted by a mischievous priest who likes to play with the doors.

West End Lane Station, NW6

West End Lane Station, now known as West Hampstead railway station, has a long history of reported paranormal activity. One of the most enduring tales is that of the Mourning Lady, a ghostly apparition seen by a passenger named Mrs Thompson in circa 1907. Mrs Thompson was travelling to Kew when she noticed a lady in mourning dress board the carriage. She moved a parcel and a bunch of flowers to make room for the lady, only to find that she had vanished into thin air. When the train reached the next station, the carriage door opened and the lady in mourning re-entered, this time very much flesh and blood, and asked Mrs Thompson to move the flowers so she could sit.

Abbey Road and Tavy Bridge, SE28

In the heart of Thamesmead, London, where the Abbey Road and Tavy Bridge meet, a haunting presence has been felt by many. This area was once part of the former Erith Marshes, a site that witnessed a tragic event during World War II. A Royal Air Force pilot lost his life when his Spitfire crashed into the marshes. Since then, reports have surfaced of a tall, dark-uniformed man appearing in several buildings along the road. His presence is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime.

Golders Lodge, NW11

Golders Lodge once stood on Golders Green Road, a site now vacant but steeped in a rather unsettling history. The story begins with a rather unusual bequest, made around 1810, where the testator's body was required to 'remain above ground' in order for the lodge to be inherited. It is said that the new tenant, eager to occupy the property, kept the former owner's body hidden away in the loft for a considerable period. This macabre arrangement was allegedly maintained until the lodge was eventually demolished. Since then, reports have surfaced of a ghostly presence haunting the area, believed to be the spirit of the first occupier.