St James's Palace, SW1

St James's Palace, a place steeped in history and intrigue, is said to be haunted by the ghosts of two women, Madame de Beauclair and the Duchess of Mazarine. They lived in the palace grounds and made a pact that the first to die would appear to the other. The Duchess of Mazarine was the first to pass away, but it wasn't until months later that she appeared to Madame de Beauclair with a warning that she would be dead by the following day. This eerie prediction came true, with Madame de Beauclair dying at one in the morning. Since then, both women have been seen by various people, including a servant who spotted the Duchess of Mazarine's ghost.

Clarence House, SW1

Clarence House, the official London residence of the Prince of Wales, has been home to numerous royal family members over the years. It's here that a rather eerie incident took place in the 1940s. A worker in the building was startled by a misty shape, which caused her to flee in fright. The strange apparition was preceded by a lot of banging and crashing, adding to the sense of unease. While the misty shape itself was a brief, unexplained phenomenon, the events leading up to it suggest that something unusual was afoot.

St John's public library, SE3

St John's Public Library in Blackheath seems like an unlikely place for a ghostly encounter, but that's exactly where Elsie Marshall has been spotted. This former missionary, who met her untimely demise in China, appears to have returned to her former home, gently pushing past people if they stand in the way of her invisible entity. Her presence is a gentle one, with no reports of malevolence or fear, just a quiet determination to move through the space.

St James's Church, EC2

St James's Church on Garlick Hill has stood tall since its rebuilding after the Great Fire of London, but it's not just its stunning architecture that draws visitors in. This unassuming church has been home to a rather unusual resident for centuries - the mummified corpse of Jimmy Garlickhythe. Since the Second World War, Jimmy's phantom has made several appearances, leaving many to wonder if his spirit still lingers, trapped between worlds.

Queen Anne's Gate, SW1

Queen Anne's Gate in Westminster is home to a rather unusual statue of Queen Anne. Every year on August 1st, the statue comes to life and walks around the neighbourhood. This phenomenon has been occurring for some time, but it wasn't until recently that the statue was correctly identified. For years, people believed it was a statue of Bloody Mary, but a clean-up operation revealed an inscription that set the record straight.

Her Majesty's Theatre, SW1

Her Majesty's Theatre in London's West End is home to a rather chilly ghostly presence. Sir Herbert Beerbohm-Tree, a renowned actor and theatre manager, funded the theatre's rebuild in 1899 and had a favourite seat in the top box to the right. People sitting in this very spot have reported feeling cold spots and having the door open on its own accord. It's as if Sir Herbert still likes to make his presence known, even if it's just a subtle chill in the air or a faint whisper of the door creaking open.