Records only show that 48 prisoners at the Tower were subjected to physical torture, though many more likely experienced psychological torments such as starvation or isolation.ĭuring the darkest years in the history of the Tower, at a time when Britain was under increasing religious and political turmoil, torture was reserved for gathering information from people who posed the biggest threat to the stability of the Crown. Read more about: Kings and Queens 8 strange facts about Anne Boleyn Often spotted taking a turn through the courtyard, Anne Boleyn’s ghost is the spirit, most reportedly spotted by visitors. Whether she is reliving the bliss of a queen-to-be or the terror of her final days - no one knows for sure. While her body may have left the Tower that day, it’s believed that Anne’s spirit chose to stay around just a little longer. Found guilty of treason against the King, her husband, Anne was executed in the courtyard on 19th May 1536. Sadly, less than 1,000 days later, Anne was staying in the Tower’s royal apartments once again, this time against her will. In preparation for her coronation, Anne was showered with gifts and given a personal tour by Henry himself. In the days leading up to her coronation as queen, Anne and her new husband stayed at the Royal apartments in the Tower. Perhaps one of the most well-known and tragic execution was that of Anne Boleyn – the ill-fated second wife of Henry VIII.Īnne’s first visit to the Tower of London was during a time of happiness. She now reportedly roams the castle as an apparition known as the "Grey Lady.Read more about: Mysteries 8 famous ghosts from historyĭespite its dark and grim reputation, only 22 recorded executions have taken place inside the Tower’s walls. While nursing Elizabeth I back to health as she suffered from smallpox, Penn is believed to have caught the disease and died. The palace is also said to be haunted by the ghost of Sybil Penn, a former servant at the palace who served as a nurse to both Edward VI and a young Queen Elizabeth I. Visitors have reported hearing her screams in the hall, which is now known as the Haunted Gallery. According to Historic Royal Palaces, she managed to escape the guards and ran through a hall, screaming for the king to be compassionate, but she was apprehended again and ultimately executed at the Tower of London. Catherine was accused of adultery and treason, and she was arrested at Hampton Court. Jane Seymour, who died inside the palace after giving birth in 1537, is said to appear on her son's birthday, according to Historic Royal Palaces, a charity that manages Hampton Court.Ĭatherine Howard, the fifth wife of Henry VIII, is also said to haunt the palace. Over the years, Hampton Court has been the site of multiple ghost sightings, including two of the wives of notorious ruler Henry VIII. Lord Darnley's death still remains unsolved, though many suspect Queen Mary and her third and final husband, the Earl of Bothwell, had a part in it, as they were married three months after his death, according to the National Archives. She later reported that Rizzio was stabbed 56 times.Ībout half a mile away, on February 10, 1567, Lord Darnley was found dead after his living quarters were destroyed by an explosion.
Mary's husband, Lord Darnley, was said to have disagreed with Rizzio's power over the Queen, and thus orchestrated the assassination which was carried out with more than 70 other men.Īccording to The Tudor Society, Mary attempted to stop the attack but, being heavily pregnant, was restrained while it was carried out. Mary, Queen of Scots spent most of her life inside the palace walls, during which time her personal secretary, David Rizzio, was murdered in her private apartments on March 9, 1566, according to the royal family's official website. Now the official residence of the monarchy in Scotland, the Palace of Holyroodhouse has quite an eerie history. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
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