Rumoured to have 140 ghosts within its city walls, York is one of the most densely haunted cities in England, and this guide will make you shudder as you read the scary reasons why.

Find out about the spectral patrol unearthing an old Roman road through the cellar of the Treasurer's House, and the mysterious phantom of a woman in grey around Petergate Bar. Watch out for the disturbing canine Barguist - a huge black dog with glowing red eyes - known to stalk the streets in search of human prey.

Discover the ghoulish tales tucked away within York's ancient streets and pathways with this entertaining and imaginative guide. Full of colour photographs and eerie illustrations of spectral encounters, there's sure to be plenty in this guide to make your hairs stand on end.