{"product_id":"oxford-walking-guided-tour-ghosts-phantoms","title":"Oxford : Walking Guided Tour- \"Ghosts + Phantoms\"","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt adO\" id=\":ou\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL\" id=\":ot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"avWBGd-47\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_quote\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"gmail_quote\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"im\"\u003eOxford Ghosts are not just for Halloween!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe deep + long  history has resulted in many Spectres and Apparitions that continue to haunt over time\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eJoin me -  after dark to discover its top 10 \"Spooks\", spanning more than 9\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003ecenturies - some good, some simply tormented -\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e- descendling order from most sightings to least - 1 = most sightings \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003col class=\"IaGLZe VimKh\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eKing Charles I (Christ Church College\/Bodleian Library):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA Royalist stronghold during the Civil War, Christ Church is heavily haunted by Charles I, often seen roaming the grounds and the Great Hall. His spirit has also been reported in the Bodleian Library, sometimes appearing headless or running in the upper reading room, allegedly frustrated at having been denied access to books in 1645.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eGeorge Napier (Magdalen College\/Banbury Road):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA Catholic priest executed in 1568, his body was dismembered and displayed on poles at city gates. His headless ghost is said to wander, searching for his head, and is known to peer into windows at Magdalen College.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eArchbishop  William Laud (St. John's College Library):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExecuted in 1645, Laud's ghost is reportedly seen in the St. John’s College library, kicking his own head along the floor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"EXaS5d_10,EXaS5d_11\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=EXaS5d_z\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"0852c8bc-902f-4fb1-a5dd-169713fec7c4\" aria-label=\"BBC – View related links\" class=\"rBl3me IWyTpf pjvauc\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=EXaS5d_z\/C5gNJc;aria-label=EXaS5d_z\/bOjMyf;class=EXaS5d_z\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjPhoby6buTAxUOUkEAHVGOCHkQye0OegQIAhAG\" data-hveid=\"CAIQBg\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQCA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ePrudence Burcote (Magdalen Lane\/Quad Bar):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA 17th-century Puritan who lived on Magpie Lane during the Civil War, she supposedly fell in love with a Royalist officer. She is known for causing poltergeist activity, turning lights on and off, and moving sherry glasses in the building.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"EXaS5d_17,EXaS5d_18\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=EXaS5d_16\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"8138fb03-bf23-45e5-8370-c06d800e65bb\" aria-label=\"Dark Oxfordshire (+2) – View related links\" class=\"rBl3me IWyTpf pjvauc\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=EXaS5d_16\/C5gNJc;aria-label=EXaS5d_16\/bOjMyf;class=EXaS5d_16\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjPhoby6buTAxUOUkEAHVGOCHkQye0OegQIAhAJ\" data-hveid=\"CAIQCQ\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQCw\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eObadiah Walker (University College):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 17th-century Master of University College was a staunch Royalist who fell from grace. His unhappy spirit is said to haunt Staircase VIII (where he resided) and his former rooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"EXaS5d_1e,EXaS5d_1f\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=EXaS5d_1d\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"f3cf61ca-38f8-4ab5-90ec-7e7ce1ac690c\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=EXaS5d_1d\/C5gNJc;aria-label=EXaS5d_1d\/bOjMyf;class=EXaS5d_1d\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjPhoby6buTAxUOUkEAHVGOCHkQye0OegQIAhAM\" data-hveid=\"CAIQDA\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQDQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe Ghostly Twins (Trinity College):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA 1948 report detailed a student seeing two identical 60-year-old men in clerical collars floating through Kettell Hall at 3 am. It was later believed to be the spirits of twins Noel and Christopher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"EXaS5d_1k,EXaS5d_1l\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=EXaS5d_1j\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"71f3730f-a7aa-4823-9e42-0458e5aede10\" aria-label=\"Dark Oxfordshire (+1) – View related links\" class=\"rBl3me IWyTpf pjvauc\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=EXaS5d_1j\/C5gNJc;aria-label=EXaS5d_1j\/bOjMyf;class=EXaS5d_1j\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjPhoby6buTAxUOUkEAHVGOCHkQye0OegQIAhAO\" data-hveid=\"CAIQDg\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQEA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe Digging Ghost (Jesus College):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn 1947, a lady saw a man digging holes in the Principal's garden at night, believed to be the spirit of William Villiers, 2nd Viscount Grandison, who was secretly buried there during the Civil War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQEw\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe Headless Monk (Magdalen College):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA dark, shadowy figure in a habit is frequently seen walking across the lawns of Magdalen College. A student in the 1980s reported her bedroom being invaded by a group of singing monks, accompanied by the smell of incense \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"EXaS5d_1y,EXaS5d_1z\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=EXaS5d_1x\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"bb359df4-f9e4-46e2-b4bd-2b169c73f083\" aria-label=\"Dark Oxfordshire (+1) – View related links\" class=\"rBl3me IWyTpf pjvauc\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=EXaS5d_1x\/C5gNJc;aria-label=EXaS5d_1x\/bOjMyf;class=EXaS5d_1x\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjPhoby6buTAxUOUkEAHVGOCHkQye0OegQIAhAU\" data-hveid=\"CAIQFA\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQFg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe Chimney Sweep (Magdalen Bridge):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA tragic ghost of a young sweep who was shot and killed in 1754 while jeering at a coach-load of Tories. He is seen on the parapet of the bridge before pitching backward into the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"EXaS5d_25,EXaS5d_26\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=EXaS5d_24\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQFg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJRR Tolkien - \"Lord of the Rings\" (Merton College): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWitnesses      report seeing a figure drifting through the corridors and quads          of Fellow's Quad, accompanied by the scent of pipe smoke. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WhmR8e\" data-hash=\"0\" id=\"avWBGd-48\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FanCool Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57557662466422,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/2285\/4262\/files\/IMG_6431.jpg?v=1774468267","url":"https:\/\/fancool.co.uk\/products\/oxford-walking-guided-tour-ghosts-phantoms","provider":"FanCool Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}