Ghost Stories – Listening with Care at the Tower

Why ghost stories persist at the Tower: space, psychology, and the long shadow of history.

11/27/2025

9 min read

Artistic depiction of a wraith in a prison setting

Why Stories Stick

Ambiguous light; layered histories; expectation effects.

Critical Listening

Ask: what does this tale say about us, not just the past?

Image Highlight

Wraith art

Bottom Line

Ghost tales map feelings to places—read both.

About the Author

Folklore Analyst

I built this to help you enjoy the Tower of London smartly—clear pacing, better timing, and context that makes each chapel, crown, and stone corridor resonate.