The London Dungeon returned to its old haunt on Tooley Street for a ‘cleansing séance’ before the space becomes possessed by an entirely different kind of spirit.
Ahead of Wetherspoons’ latest opening, ‘The Sun Wharf’, next Tuesday 30th of September, the London Dungeon’s resident medium was on hand to ensure that the spirits – both ethereal and liquid – have a fresh start at their respective locations.
The medium cleansed the space by rounding up any lingering ghosts and ghouls and directing them towards their current home on the South Bank, where they will be free to terrorise the London Dungeon guests once again.
The London Dungeon opened in 1974 and was originally a wax exhibition of dark history, consisting of themed tableaux under the London Bridge station arches. Over the years, the attraction rebranded as an interactive horror experience, staying true to its historical roots but adding a more playful and humorous element by retelling the unsettling tales of London’s Victorian past.
In 2013, the London Dungeon moved from Tooley Street, where it had resided for 39 years, to County Hall, South Bank, where it joins a host of wickedly fun attractions including SEA LIFE London Aquarium and Shrek’s Adventure! London.
But Tooley Street won’t be completely stripped of its sinister past as the historical wonder will be kept alive by the London Dungeon donating old photography and artefacts to preserve the grisly legacy for punters to enjoy alongside their haunted hops and poltergeist pints.
A London Dungeon spokesperson said: “For nearly 40 years, our Tooley Street location terrified and entertained visitors with chilling tales of London’s dark history. Our move to the South Bank has allowed us to expand our horrifying repertoire and make it one of the most infamous attractions in the capital. Tooley Street can rest easy now as we’ve ensured that all the ghosts have traversed the Thames to the South Bank, where historic horrors of Victorian London await.”
Book tickets online in advance at www.thedungeons.com/london to avoid disappointment.
