Do you know the creepy true story of the ghosts of Highgate Cemetery?
Highgate Cemetery is supposedly one of the most haunted places of London, England. One man, whose car had broken down, reported seeing a hideous apparition with glowing red eyes. Another man was knocked to the ground by a creature that "seemed to glide" from the wall of the cemetery and then disappeared into thin air. Some say it's a vampire, waiting for unsuspecting victims to take with him under the foliage-covered grounds.
Besides the ghosts and the vampire, Highgate Cemetery is also home to several cats who are said to be there to protect us from this evil.
However, those who are brave enough will discover one of London's most stunning places (more pictures here). The cemetery is divided into two parts, each with their separate entrance fees, tours, and visiting rules. Highgate Cemetery opened in the nineteenth century as a response to London's lack of burial grounds. It's the third of the seven cemeteries to be built back then. Some famous graves included those of Karl Marx, Douglas Adams, George Elliot, and Patrick Caulfield.
Address: Swain's Lane, Highgate, London N6 6PJ, England.
Read more about the Highgate Vampire in the books Haunted London and Haunted Cemeteries.
Besides the ghosts and the vampire, Highgate Cemetery is also home to several cats who are said to be there to protect us from this evil.
However, those who are brave enough will discover one of London's most stunning places (more pictures here). The cemetery is divided into two parts, each with their separate entrance fees, tours, and visiting rules. Highgate Cemetery opened in the nineteenth century as a response to London's lack of burial grounds. It's the third of the seven cemeteries to be built back then. Some famous graves included those of Karl Marx, Douglas Adams, George Elliot, and Patrick Caulfield.
Address: Swain's Lane, Highgate, London N6 6PJ, England.
Read more about the Highgate Vampire in the books Haunted London and Haunted Cemeteries.
Cat pictures by: A Neurotic Girl Goes to London
Have you ever experienced something creepy? Tell us about it in the comment section below.
Happy Halloween!
Most haunted places in all of London? MOUSES! I bet that cemetary is super haunted, for sure.
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Seville
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Well, at least one feline resident is happy there. We're not too sure we'd want to visit if it's haunted. :)
ReplyDeleteThe cemetery looks like a fascinating place to visit, and would be an added to treat to find cats there :)
ReplyDeleteGuess the cats keep the cemetery from being too haunted. That is one handsome cat. And as usual, great pictures. Have a great week end.
ReplyDeleteThat is a good looking ghost buster kitty!
ReplyDeleteThe cat will keep the ghosts away
ReplyDeleteI've never heard the story....and I sure would love to visit!
ReplyDeleteAt least da kitty looks like it has a little meat on it. MOL We just hate skinny kitties. We fink we need to feed 'em.
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Dezi and Lexi
I am one of those weird people that love walking through old cemeteries and reading the dates and inscriptions on headstones. It can be very fascinating, but not on Halloween night! Haha!
ReplyDeleteFascinating and your photos are beautiful! The black and white cat looks like my 2 year old male, Romeo, except Romeo has more black on the upper part of his body. :)
ReplyDeleteSpooky place indeed,Happy Halloween,xx Rachel and Speedy
ReplyDeleteThat cat looks like they're on patrol. I've never been to Highgate, but with cats and ghosts, what's not to like. :)
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Lovely kitty cat.
ReplyDeleteIt actually looks like a neat place to visit! That kitty sure looks happy!
ReplyDeleteReally-really beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!!!
Have a lovely weekend, Vanessa!
Great pics! England is full of spooky stories. I haven't experienced anything creepy yet, but I used to live not far from The Enfield Poltergeist (though not at the time of the hauntings - much later).
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Athena and Marie
Awww, kitties - if anything can protect us from evil, cats can :)
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Tasha
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Beautiful cats!!
ReplyDeleteCreepy but such beautiful kitty cats!! Our Momma loves to walk around old cemeteries but only during the day ;)
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Ginger, Matt & Matilda
Such beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteIf the cats roam it, then it can't be too scary.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful place. I could spend hours there taking photos.
I can visit there only if the kitties accompany me :-)
ReplyDeletebeautiful kitties! Happy Halloween!
ReplyDeletecatchatwithcarenandcody
It does look like a spooky place! Happy Meowloween!
ReplyDeleteInteresting and Golden Thanks for sharing the story. Golden Woofs
ReplyDeleteHighgate sounds like a fascinating (and a little scary) place!
ReplyDeleteHappy Meowloween!
Les chats apportent la vie. Ils sont les gardiens des âmes .... les cimetières leur vont bien.
ReplyDeleteJ'aime bien me promener dans les anciens cimetières.
Bonne journée
Nat à Chat
Wow, that is fascinating! I want to visit! Love the kitties :o)
ReplyDeleteI forgot to say, I hope you had a great Halloween ;o)
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!
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Noodle and crew
How perfect for Halloween!
ReplyDeleteI've only been to London once and I didn't see any cats. I have to say that given how badly the trip went a cat or two would have helped.
ReplyDeleteGood thing the kitties are there to protect us. I'd like to go in the daylight to see the beauty in the place. ~RascalandRocco
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