Beacontree Station, E11

Beacontree Station, a typically unassuming London transport hub, has a rather unsettling secret. In 1992, a lone station employee had a terrifying encounter that would leave him shaken. While working alone, he heard the door to his office rattle several times, which unnerved him greatly. As he climbed the stairs to find a colleague, he couldn't shake off the feeling of being watched. It was then that he saw her - a woman with long blond hair but no face, her features completely smooth. This chilling apparition was not a one-off sighting, as he later discovered that he wasn't the only person to have seen her.

Little Ilford Park, E12

Deep in the heart of Little Ilford Park, a mystifying sighting has left many questions unanswered. In the mid 2000s, a group of eight people were exploring the park when four of them witnessed a bizarre apparition. A woman dressed in Victorian attire suddenly floated into the bushes, her hands held in front of her as if she was begging or restrained. The witnesses heard her faintly asking for help, but she vanished into thin air, leaving behind only the unsettling memory of her presence.

Ilford police station, E12

Ilford Police Station in London's East End has a reputation for being haunted by the restless spirit of a prisoner. This particular cell at the station is said to be where the prisoner took his own life although a thorough investigation by an officer couldn't find any records to confirm this tragic event. The prisoner's presence is still felt today with reports of paranormal activity.

Wanstead Park, E11

Wanstead Park is a beautiful green space in East London, but beware, for it's said to be haunted by the ghost of Catherine Tylney Long. She died of complications from a stomach ailment after her husband's bankruptcy, a sad end to a life that was once filled with luxury. Her spirit is rumoured to roam the park, a lingering presence that draws in those interested in the paranormal. Some say she's a victim of circumstance, her life cut short by the financial struggles that befell her family.

St Barnabas church, E8

St Barnabas church in London's E8 has a fascinating, if somewhat unsettling, reputation. At least twice in the twentieth century, a figure clad in a red cassock has been spotted walking down the church passageway. What's remarkable about these sightings is that they occurred thirty years apart, leaving one to wonder if this is a case of a residual haunting or a more intelligent, interactive presence. The second sighting was particularly noteworthy as the phantom walked through a wall, defying the laws of physics and leaving onlookers with more than a few questions.

General area of Woodford, E18

Woodford in London was the scene of a bizarre and unexplained phenomenon in August 1920. For three days, stones rained down from the sky, causing confusion and alarm among local residents. The exact cause of this strange event remains a mystery to this day. While it's difficult to imagine what it must have been like to experience such an unusual occurrence, it's clear that the people of Woodford were in for a shock.