Neil Arnold

138. Chased by the 'beast'! For every sighting reported of a 'big cat', another sceptic appears to be born. They scoff at such reports, stating that large exotic cats could never live in the wilds of the UK. Well, try telling that to Roger Fleming, who, at the end... continue reading on Londonist

137. The Thing That Came In The Night! In folklore, the incubus and succubus are male and female demons said to prey on sleeping victim's. Such beliefs have often been perceived as nothing more than vivid nightmares, or 'night terrors', usually involving a person who, whilst sleeping on their... continue reading on Londonist

136. Angels over London Angels are without doubt some of the most harmonious mythical figures.These symbols of hope however appear to be more than just iconic archetypes, as many witnesses have recorded encounters with such winged wonders throughout the history of the capital. On 8th September 1944 the South... continue reading on Londonist

135. The Lincoln's Inn apparition As ghost stories go, the phantom of Lincoln's Inn Fields remains one of London's most bizarre. On February 25th 1913 a group of men standing and chatting near the lodge of the local legal offices were alarmed by a terrifying scream from above. Looking... continue reading on Londonist

134. Crazy Like A Fox Uxbridge is a large suburban town in northwest London. In 2009 it happened to be the prowling ground of a very unusual creature...or possibly something very normal. Like most beastly headlines, the Uxbridge Gazette's (28th May) eye-catching 'Mystery monster spotted in Ruislip' certainly seemed dramatic,... continue reading on Londonist