London's most haunted Underground stations and their ghosts

London's Underground is not just a marvel of engineering, but also a source of numerous ghost stories and paranormal legends. The history of the Tube, with its deep tunnels and old stations, has given rise to tales of mysterious figures, eerie noises, and ghostly encounters.

Here are some of the most haunted London Underground stations:

1. Farringdon Station

The most famous ghost at Farringdon is believed to be Anne Naylor, a young girl who was murdered in the 18th century. She worked as an apprentice in a nearby hat factory, where she was abused by her employer and eventually killed. Her body was disposed of near what would later become the Farringdon station. People have reported hearing her terrifying screams echoing through the station, especially late at night.

2. Bank Station

Bank station is said to be haunted by the ghost of Sarah Whitehead, also known as the Black Nun. She was the sister of a bank clerk who was executed for forgery in the 19th century. After his death, Sarah would visit the bank daily, dressed in mourning clothes, hoping to see her brother again. She became known as the Black Nun, and after her death, her ghost is said to wander the tunnels of Bank station, still searching for her brother.

3. Covent Garden Station

Covent Garden is one of the most famous haunted stations on the London Underground. Staff and passengers have reported seeing a tall, shadowy figure, often described as wearing old-fashioned clothing, including a tall hat. He is thought to be the ghost of William Terriss, a well-known actor who was murdered in 1897 just outside the nearby Adelphi Theatre. His ghost has been spotted both in the station and in the theatre.

4. Aldgate Station

Built over a plague pit from the 17th century, Aldgate station is rumoured to be haunted by a ghostly figure who appears on the platforms or in the tunnels and then disappears. One of the most famous incidents occurred in the 1980s when a maintenance worker saw a man standing at the end of the tunnel. When the worker turned away for a moment, the man had disappeared without a trace. Other staff members have reported similar sightings over the years.

5. King's Cross Station

Following the tragic fire at King's Cross in 1987, in which 31 people lost their lives, there have been numerous reports of ghostly activity. The most frequently seen ghost is that of a young woman who appears in modern clothing. She is said to scream, then vanish suddenly. Passengers and staff have reported hearing her cries and seeing her wandering the platform before disappearing into thin air.

6. Elephant & Castle Station

This station is said to be haunted by the ghost of a woman who has been spotted wandering the platforms, often vanishing before anyone can get close. There have also been reports of mysterious sounds, like footsteps and distant screams, in the tunnels late at night. The eerie atmosphere has given Elephant & Castle a reputation as one of the more haunted stops on the Tube.

7. Liverpool Street Station

Liverpool Street Station, like Aldgate, was built over a mass burial site, in this case, a former hospital and burial ground. One famous ghost story involves a worker who spotted a man dressed in Victorian clothing standing on the platform. When the worker approached, the man disappeared. Others have reported hearing ghostly footsteps in the corridors.

8. Bethnal Green Station

Bethnal Green station is the site of a tragic event during World War II, when 173 people were killed in a crush as they tried to enter the station during an air raid. Many people have reported hearing the sound of children crying or the murmur of a crowd when the station is quiet. There are also reports of strange cold spots, which some attribute to the residual energy of that tragic event.

9. South Kensington Station

A ghostly figure has been seen near the tunnels of South Kensington station, often described as a man dressed in dark, old-fashioned clothing. Witnesses say they’ve seen him standing on the platform, only for him to disappear moments later. The figure is often described as just a shadow or a fleeting glimpse.

10. Highgate Station (Disused)

The disused Highgate station is rumoured to be haunted by the ghost of a man who stands at the edge of the platform, waiting for a train that never arrives. Some say he was a soldier who died during the war, while others believe he may have been an accident victim. His figure has been spotted late at night by curious explorers.