Ghosts of the Tower of London

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Your three-minute read: Step inside the Tower of London, where history's echo isn't just the clank of armor but the murmurs of souls from ages past.

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Dear Ghost Enthusiast,

When it comes to haunted locations, few places boast the rich and turbulent history of the Tower of London. With nearly a thousand years under its belt, this iconic fortress has seen its fair share of beheadings, betrayals, and royal intrigues.

Among the myriad of ghosts said to roam its grounds, perhaps the most famous is Anne Boleyn. The ill-fated queen, beheaded in 1536 by order of her husband, King Henry VIII, has been spotted wandering near the chapel and at the spot where she met her grim fate. Some witnesses claim to have seen her holding her head under her arm as she drifts eerily along the corridors.

Then there's the heart-wrenching tale of the Princes in the Tower. Edward V and his younger brother Richard, rumored to have been murdered to prevent them from claiming the throne, are often seen in their nightgowns, clutching each other in fear.

But it's not all doom and gloom! The Yeoman Warders, the guardians of the Tower, have their fair share of lighter ghost stories. From phantom bears that give the guards a playful scare to mysterious ghostly parties that sound like a royal rave!

With each stone and turret seeped in tales of treachery and tragedy, the Tower of London isn’t just a monument to the past but a playground for the spirits that once graced its halls.

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That's our royal ghostly roundup for this week with Micro Ghosting. Remember, history might be in the past, but its echoes can still be heard... if you listen closely.

Yours in ghostly journeys,
105ive Films Fear Lab Team

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