Walking Haunted London [Paperback]

Richard Jones (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 11, 1999

Steeped in history and legend, London has the dubious reputation of being the most haunted capital city in the world. Its wonderfully eerie past has left behind ghosts that occupy the narrow streets and alleyways, theaters, churches, walking tours through the London area's most haunted quarters, complete with maps and fascinating histories of the ghosts that may be encountered. This guide also includes a walk through Pluckley, widely acclaimed by experts as being the most haunted village in England.

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About the Author

Owner of the London tour company "Discovery Walks," Richard Jones is one of the UK's foremost authorities on the haunted side of London. He is the author of Uncovering Jack the Ripper's London and Haunted Britain and Ireland. He lives in London. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies (February 11, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0844213322
• ISBN-13: 978-0844213323
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,262,804 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A splendid companion for rambles in London!, July 1, 2000

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Gwynne O'Reagan - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Walking Haunted London (Paperback)

Even for those who don't believe in ghosts! It's a good idea to have some sort of a quest when you travel, whether it be the search for the driest pub cider or the quintessential Wren spire. Without some such unifying theme, travel can become a pointless round of obligatory tourist stops. Hunting hauntings is an excellent quest because it inevitably involves two of the main joys of travel in England--history and atmosphere. I have spent four fascinating vacations in England seeking the most haunted site in the Isles and the ultimate English garden--with liberal dashes of theatre and museums for variety-and still I have only scratched the surface of each subject. "Walking Haunted London" was a wonderful addition to my most recent trip. I took the entire Chiswick walk (backwards) and did portions of the Old City, City of the Dead, Westminster, and Covent Garden walks. All creepily enjoyable! Not only are the walks well-described and the ghosts' stories enthusiastically recounted, but the book gives good hints about other important matters, such as cosy pubs and interesting historical sites on or near the routes. (By the way, I understand that Richard Jones also guides the "Original Psychic Ghost Walk" in London many nights of the year. I haven't taken this walking tour myself, but if his storytelling skills match his storywriting skills, it's probably great. If interested, check the TimeOut listings when in town.)

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST-HAVE Book if you're visiting London, March 5, 2001

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This review is from: Walking Haunted London (Paperback)

EXCELLENT book. Very well written and moves right along. Fantastic, simple maps that look easy to follow--going to give them the test next time I'm in London. Even without being in London, just reading the text was extremely enjoyable. I've read TONS of ghost books; and he's found haunts of London I didn't even know existed; along with the "old standard" ghosts of Tower of London. This book is INDISPENSIBLE if you're visiting London--or if you just need a good scare!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent guide!!, September 22, 2004

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Desiree Nemec - See all my reviews
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I went to London earlier this year and bought the book because it was exactly the type of thing I wanted to do during my trip. The book was terrific!! We did several of the walking tours, and each was right on the mark. We decided to do the Jack the Ripper walk on our own instead of with a tour group. Each direction was precise. We were extremely impressed!!! This book is a great idea for those visiting London!!