City of London Ghost Story Exploration Class

Join this ghost tour in the City of London area for an experience with a difference.This tour will guide you through some of the most historic areas of London, recounting the paranormal activities that are reported to have occurred there. But it also discusses the nature of these 'ghost stories' – what makes them so compelling, what makes them scary, and what makes them uncanny?You will get an introduction to the ideas which have been put forward throughout the centuries about these phenomena, using concepts from such luminaries as Sigmund Freud, Henry James, and even Charles Babbage – inventor of the mechanical computer, and, perhaps surprisingly, the 'stone tapes' theory. As an exercise, at least five of the stories you hear will be made up, applying these very principles. But can you tell which of the ghost stories are real and which are fabricated by your guide?You'll finish this thought-provoking tour not just with a new appreciation for the city's tales, but with an exercise in thinking about the nature of ghost stories generally and a new perspective on what makes them so haunting.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 3 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class. A ghost tour of the City of London area, an introduction to the ideas which have been put forward throughout the centuries about these phenomena, and an exercise in thinking on the nature of ghost stories generally. Read more details