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Ghosts of the Tower of London
By G. Abbott
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Tales of haunting from one of the world’s most terrifying landmarks.
The Tower of London’s most horrific tragedies are well known; the gruesome deaths of the two boy princes in the Bloody Tower, Anne Boleyn’s execution, the Jesuit priests and heretics who suffered the agonies of the rack and thumbscrew. Is it any wonder, then, that there are frequent reports of bloodcurdling screams and moans, of unexplained footsteps and ghostly headless figures? Here, recorded for the first time, is an account for all to read—but preferably not at night—when you only think you are alone!
Ghosts of the Tower of London is part of The Paranormal, a series that resurrects rare titles, classic publications, and out-of-print texts, as well as publishes new supernatural and otherworldly ebooks for the digital age. The series includes a range of paranormal subjects from angels, fairies, and UFOs to near-death experiences, vampires, ghosts, and witchcraft.
The Tower of London’s most horrific tragedies are well known; the gruesome deaths of the two boy princes in the Bloody Tower, Anne Boleyn’s execution, the Jesuit priests and heretics who suffered the agonies of the rack and thumbscrew. Is it any wonder, then, that there are frequent reports of bloodcurdling screams and moans, of unexplained footsteps and ghostly headless figures? Here, recorded for the first time, is an account for all to read—but preferably not at night—when you only think you are alone!
Ghosts of the Tower of London is part of The Paranormal, a series that resurrects rare titles, classic publications, and out-of-print texts, as well as publishes new supernatural and otherworldly ebooks for the digital age. The series includes a range of paranormal subjects from angels, fairies, and UFOs to near-death experiences, vampires, ghosts, and witchcraft.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Looking at this slim volume, I worried it would be nothing more than a collection of "sightings" by too-easily spooked tourists. Happily, most of the book was historical anecdotes about some of the people who had lived and died at the Tower of London. Sure, there is the occasional paranomal experience, but it's told more like a campfire ghost story than a true believer's "evidence". A fun, if brief, tour of the Tower's darker days.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5This is an interesting book giving the history and true ghost stories of the Tower, one of my favourite historical buildings.Back Cover Blurb:The Tower of London's most horrific tragedies are well known; the gruesome death of the two boy princes in the Bloody Tower, Anne Boleyn's execution, the Jesuit priests and heretics who suffered the agonies of the rack and thumbscrew. Is it any wonder then, that there are frequent reports of blood curdling screams and moans, of unexplained footsteps and ghostly headless figures? Here, recorded for the first time, is an account for all to read - but preferably not at night - when you only think you're alone! This book is written by a former Yeoman Warder of the Tower of London and who lived there for eight years.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Whilst the historical facts are interesting there is nothing that you can't find on any of the many pages on the internet dedicated to telling the stories of the Tower's history. The 'Ghost' stories in the book feel very repetitive and at times the same story is related on more than one occasion as if there were multiple drafts of each and they mistakenly all got included in the final edition (throwing stones & poisoned eggs).Needs a rewrite to tighten up the narrative and remove the repetition. One for the paranormal enthusiasts maybe but not a good historical document
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Not really much of a ghost story book is more anecdotal information about the tower and people who lived and/or were imprisoned there. It does mention this or that person living in a certain section felt a push or a presence or a cold spot. The book talks about each of the different towers within the Tower of London and almost gets to the point of being annoying rather than interesting. Good for history buffs but definitely not what I would call a book of ghost stories.
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