Holy Trinity church, W6

Holy Trinity church in London's Brook Green area has been home to a rather unexpected resident - a ghostly monk. It was here, back in the late 19th century, that Father White and his staff began spotting a phantom monk wandering into the church. On more than one occasion, the Father himself claimed to have seen this apparition, which was also witnessed by his servant and curates. The fact that multiple people reported seeing this ghostly figure lends credibility to the sightings, leaving us to wonder what this monk might be doing here.

Old Fire Station on Broadway, E15

The Old Fire Station on Broadway in London's E15 area is said to be haunted by the ghost of Godfrey Netherwood, a man from the late nineteenth century with an interest in paranormal happenings. Staff at the fire station have reported seeing the ghost, who is described as a fireman wearing a brass helmet. It's believed that Netherwood's spirit has now migrated to a new location, the newer station on Romford Road.

Northern Line into St Paul's tube station, EC4

Deep in the heart of London, on the Northern Line into St Paul's tube station, a commuter had a series of unsettling encounters with a mysterious girl. Over four consecutive days, he sat opposite her on an early train, her long black hair covering her face, with only the tip of her nose visible. It wasnt until the fourth day, as he left the carriage, that he realised she was looking straight at him. The commuter never saw the girl again but was convinced that she was a ghost.

Holland Park, W8

Holland Park in London's W8 is home to a rather disgruntled ghost. The story goes that the Earl of Holland was executed by General Fairfax, and as a thank you for his troubles, Fairfax was given the building that now stands within the park. The Earl wasn't exactly thrilled with this arrangement, and his spirit has been protesting the injustice ever since. They say his ghostly presence is a manifestation of his continued discontent.

Lyric Theatre, WC2

The Lyric Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue has a long history of entertaining Londoners, but its grandeur and charm are not just limited to the stage. This theatre has a ghostly resident, a female usherette who was tragically killed during World War I. Her spirit is said to roam the aisles, a reminder of the theatre's dark past. The Lyric Theatre has been a popular venue for over a century, but in 1972, people started reporting sightings of this ghostly figure.

Bush Theatre, SE13

The Bush Theatre in Shepherd's Bush has a long history of entertaining audiences, but it's also home to a rather famous ghost. Dylan Thomas, the renowned Welsh poet and playwright, was known to frequent this very theatre, enjoying a drink or two and some lively company. As a former BBC worker, Thomas was no stranger to the world of entertainment, and it's said that his spirit still roams these halls, perhaps reliving old times or inspiring new generations of performers.