Mostyn Road Methodist Church, SW9

Mostyn Road Methodist Church in London's SW9 has a rather unusual paranormal claim to fame. After suffering damage during World War II, a damp spot appeared above the altar, forming an image that some believe resembles the famous Turin Shroud. This unexpected apparition has been reportedly visible from 1948 onwards, sparking curiosity and debate among locals and paranormal enthusiasts alike.

Council flat along Gosling Way, SW9

In the heart of Lambeth, London, there's a council flat along Gosling Way that's home to a rather unsettling presence. Locals have reported sightings of a tall, six-foot man who seems to take great pleasure in terrifying the children living in the flat. This ghostly figure, affectionately known as the Tall Man, has been known to make his presence felt by pulling up carpets and hiding cutlery. It's said that the local council had had enough of the disturbances and eventually called in an exorcist to deal with the haunting.

South Island Place, SW9

Deep in the heart of South London, near the bustling Stockwell Station, lies a stretch of Northern Line tunnel that has been home to a ghostly presence for decades. It's here, at South Island Place, that a trainee manager made a chilling encounter in 1984. As part of his training, he was sent to walk the line alone, a task that would normally be uneventful, but on this particular occasion, he came face to face with an old man carrying a tilly lamp. The two exchanged a brief conversation as they passed each other, but when the trainee reached Stockwell Station, he mentioned his encounter to colleagues, only to be met with a surprising response.

523 Wandsworth Road, SW18

On Wandsworth Road, a rather unusual ghostly sighting has been reported. The apparition of a black and white dog has been seen running through a building at number 523, seemingly without any apparent connection to the living inhabitants. Over a four-month period in the 1960s, multiple people witnessed the ghostly canine repeatedly dash through the premises, only to vanish mysteriously through a locked back door.

Bingo hall along Clapham High Street, SW4

This Clapham High Street bingo hall has a dark history that's said to be reenacted by the ghost of Nellie Melba. In 1973, staff members reported seeing her headless shade near the area of the former stage. According to the story, Nellie fell from the roof of this former theatre after climbing up in a drunken haze. It's said that her spirit still roams the building, a chilling reminder of the tragic events that took place there.

Clapham Common, SW11

Clapham Common was the scene of a bizarre and terrifying encounter back in October 1837. Mary Stevens was making her way through the area, heading towards Lavender Hill, when she was suddenly attacked by a figure with corpse-like clawed hands. The assailant ripped at her clothing, causing Mary to scream, which in turn sent the figure fleeing. The commotion attracted the attention of others in the area, but despite a search, no one was found. What's interesting is that this wasn't an isolated incident - the following day, in the same neighbourhood, the same figure - who would later become notorious as Spring Heeled Jack - jumped out in front of a coach, causing it to crash. The figure's escape over a tall wall only added to the mystique of this elusive and menacing character.