With a turbulent history of executions and wars, the churches and graveyards of York are said to be filled with spirits who have not crossed to the other side. York Minster, built after 1220 to become the second largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, may have more than its share.

Visitors are told to keep an eye out for a spirit in medieval clothing carving wood, as well as for the figure of Dean Gale, a man who loved to attend services here. He has been seen regularly, after his death, sitting and listening to sermons.