On 30th January in 1649, King Charles was executed at 2pm outside the Palace of Whitehall.
A scaffold had been erected in front of the Banqueting House at first-floor level, high above the thousands of spectators. It gave them a clear view of the grisly execution as the King was beheaded.
If you dare to walk in the footsteps of this tragic King you should visit Banqueting House, as it’s open to the public.
Strangely enough, the ghost of King Charles ghost is thought to wander the halls of Christ Church College in Oxford. Some sightings report he is missing a vital body part due to his gruesome execution; his head. There have also been sightings of the King’s restless spirit in the Bodleian Library.