Thomas More's Ghost

A story ran round Chelsea that Sir Thomas More’s ghost had been seen to emerge from his south wall

monument and, crossing the sanctuary, disappear into the opposite wall. The figure was unquestionably that of

the Chancellor, for besides being quaintly dressed, it was without a head-which clinchedthe matter. This news soon brought half London to inquire into the marvel.

Unluckily, Incumbent Mr. Davies was on guard in his beloved church, and his explanation was crushingly disappointing. He stationed all would-be ghost seekers halfway down the middle aisle, and then produced the ghost himself, passing from behind the More tomb to the vestry opposite, a shawl drawn over his head and wrapped about his shoulders, giving the required ‘appearance of headlessness.’