Mystery Guides
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London West End
The Mystery of Who Pushed Molly May?
Molly May’s big opening night ended in disaster when she broke her leg falling down the theatre stairs... But was she pushed?..
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- Covent Garden, Neal's Yard, Chinatown and more...
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York
The Mystery of The Gunpowder Snitch
Moments before Guy Fawkes lit his fuse below the Houses of Parliament ...an anonymous letter tipped off the authorities and foiled his dastardly plot. But who was it?
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- The Shambles, York Minster, The City Walls, and more..
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Manchester
The Mystery of The Strangeways Soprano
In 1935, Strangeways prison inmate & opera singer Deano Rossi was invited to perform at the Governor’s lavish party.. but after his final encore.. he vanished..
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- Manchester Cathedral, Chetham’s Library, The Royal Exchange & more..
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Bristol
The Mystery of The Sabotaged Balloon
When Archie Russell’s amazing flying machine came crashing to the ground.. police discovered that someone had secretly cut a steering rope..
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- Queen Square, St Nicholas Market, The Christmas Steps, and more..
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Liverpool
The Mystery of The Stolen Golden Record
In 1962, ‘The Talkies’ performed a hit single that caused a city-wide sensation.. but nobody could buy it. The only copy was to be auctioned at their final UK show, but that night.. it vanished!
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- The Cavern Club, The Liver Building, The Royal Albert Dock, and more..
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Brighton
The Mystery of Who Smashed Brighton Rock
When a Brighton sweetshop gets smashed in the famous Mods & Rockers riots, police call it an accident. But a lost newspaper article holds the truth, and it's up to you to find it..
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- The Lanes, Palace Pier, Brighton Pavilion and more...
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Bath
The Mystery of The Prince's Stolen Statue
The Prince Regent was celebrating a lavish birthday party in Bath, when a mysterious thief broke in and swapped his golden statue for a cabbage..
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- The Royal Crescent, The Roman Baths, Pulteney Bridge, and more..
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Edinburgh
The Mystery of The Midnight Body Snatcher
In 1695, Edinburgh’s Old Town was haunted by a mysterious grave robber known as the ‘Midnight Body Snatcher’, who when supply ran out.. turned his hand to murder!
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- The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, St Giles' Cathedral
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Winchester
The Mystery of The Bishop's Golden Tankard
A magical golden tankard once had the power to give riches to all who held it.. but when Henry VIII cracked its case open, it was gone!
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- Winchester Cathedral, The Westgate, Winchester College, and more..
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Cambridge
The Mystery of The Professor's Impossible Puzzle
When students unearth a dusty diary they discover a bombshell allegation – that the mastermind who cracked the city’s ‘impossible puzzle’ was not a Cambridge professor, but the work of an unknown genius..
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- Cambridge Colleges, Mathematical Bridge, The Backs and more..
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Oxford
The Mystery of The Bullingdon Burglar
Oxford's annual Town Vs Gown cricket cup ended in disaster when a mysterious burglar broke into the clubhouse and snatched the golden bat trophy..
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- Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Libraries, Carfax Tower and more..
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City of London
The Mystery of The Great Coin Robbery
A chest full of gold coins is delivered to the Bank of England… but when the lid is cracked open… they’ve vanished!..
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- Bank of England, St Pauls Cathedral, London's Guildhall and more..
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Portsmouth
The Mystery of Nelson's Stolen Diamonds
On Nelson's last day on dry land, he stored a valuable diamond necklace in the safe of an old Portsmouth tavern. But that night.. a thief broke in and snatched it!
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- Spice Island, Portsmouth Cathedral, The Camber
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Nottingham
The Mystery of Robin Hood's Secret Stash
A pile of gold coins, once belonging to the legendary Robin Hood are discovered in a cave... but at the grand unveiling ceremony... they vanish!
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- Nottingham Castle, The Exchange, Old Market Square and more..
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Stratford Upon Avon
The Mystery of Shakespeare's Lucky Quill
Stratford's 'Jubilee Festival' ends in disaster when a golden quill once belonging to William Shakespeare, suddenly vanishes from thin air...
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- Shakespeares birthplace, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Holy Trinity Church and more..
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Chester
The Mystery of The Missing 9th Legion
For nearly 2,000 years, the fate of Rome’s missing 9th legion has been shrouded in mystery… until one lucky archaeologist makes the discovery of a lifetime...
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- City Walls, Roman Amphitheatre, Chester Rows, and more...
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Sheffield
The Mystery of The Golden Flamingo Club
Each year, a secret society of exotic bird collectors met in Sheffield to compete for a solid-gold flamingo... But in 1882, the trophy vanished…
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- Paradise Square, Peace Gardens, The Crucible, and more...
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Leeds
The Mystery of Houdini's Golden Handcuffs
In 1911 The Great Houdini arrived in Leeds to perform a dangerous escape - in return for a set of solid gold handcuffs… but moments before his act, they vanished!
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- Leeds Corn Exchange, Victoria Square, Leeds Cathedral, and more...
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Cardiff
The Mystery of Cardiff's Missing Masterpiece
Cardiff’s wealthy Bute family strike a secret deal to buy the city’s most valuable oil painting… but when the crate is opened… the masterpiece is gone!
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- Cardiff Castle, Bute Park, Animal Wall, and more...
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Birmingham
The Mystery of The Fake Cheque Fiasco
A Birmingham bank collapses when the largest cheque ever cashed turns out to be a fake! Who was behind the daring fraud? And what happened to the money?
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- Main Line Canal, Piccadilly Arcade, Victoria Square, and more..
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Southsea
The Mystery of The Laughing Sailor
Southsea's iconic laughing sailor became the victim of a terrible crime, when a mysterious figure broke his box and silenced his laugh forever...
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- Southsea Castle, Portsmouth City Museum, Southsea Common and more...
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Southampton
The Mystery of Titanic’s Missing Millions
When a wealthy tycoon went down with the Titanic, it was thought that the only key to his safe was lost with him. But just days later, his vault was opened and millions of dollars vanished..
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- Old city walls, Titanic memorials, God’s House Tower, and more..
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- Any 1 x Mystery Guide of your choice! Let them choose..
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Norwich
The Mystery of the Stolen Canary
Norwich was once home to the world's most beautiful canary - but on the day he was to be sold abroad, the precious bird vanished!
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- Norwich Cathedral, Elm Hill, The Royal Arcade
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Newcastle
The Mystery of the Match-Ball Burglar
A greedy investor planned to seize the match ball from the final game of Newcastle East Vs West… But when the lid was lifted, the ball was gone!
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- Newcastle Castle, Grey's Monument, Chinatown
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Glasgow
The Mystery of The Whisky Bottle Bandit
Glasgow’s richest shipping tycoon planned to launch his new ship by smashing the world’s rarest whisky against its bow… but when the box was opened, the bottle was gone!
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- Glasgow City Chambers, Merchant City, George Square
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Plymouth
The Mystery of The Golden Scallop
When Francis Cook set sail for the new world, he wore a golden scallop shell for good luck... but one day this priceless shell suddenly vanished!
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- Barbican, Mayflower Steps, Elizabethan Gardens
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Exeter
The Mystery of Drake's Last Orders
The Golden Hind's iconic bell was to be gifted to The Queen… but when the veil was lifted, the royal gift was gone!
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- Exeter Castle, Exeter’s Ancient Walls, Exeter Cathedral
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Canterbury
The Mystery of Chaucer's Lost Chapter
When Chaucer published his ‘Canterbury Tales’, the final chapter was left unfinished… But some say the ending is hidden in Canterbury, and within it, you'll find the meaning of life!
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- Chaucer Statue, Christ Church Gate, Canterbury Cathedral
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Leicester
The Mystery of King Richard's Secret Note
On the morning of battle, Richard III was spotted handing a secret note to a strange hooded figure. Could it hold the answer to history’s greatest ever mystery?...
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- Leicester Cathedral, Magazine Square, Bow Bridge
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Reading
The Mystery of The Ringmaster's Whip (PRE-ORDER - OCT 2024)
Just before Reggie Mack stepped onto the circus stage… his iconic Ringmaster’s whip suddenly disappeared! Some say it's still hidden somewhere in the town... but nothing has ever been found...
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- Abbey Ruins, Maiwand Lion, Reading Minister
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Windsor
The Mystery of The Lucky Horseshoe (PRE-ORDER OCT 2024)
Charles II carried a lucky golden horseshoe wherever he went… but one day he reached into his bag and noticed that his priceless charm had been stolen!
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- Windsor Castle, Historic Eton, Windsor Eton Bridge
Pre Order - launching soon!
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Leicester
The Mystery of King Richard's Secret Note
On the morning of battle, Richard III was spotted handing a secret note to a strange hooded figure. Could it hold the answer to history’s greatest ever mystery?...
NEWSold outFeaturing:
- Leicester Cathedral, Magazine Square, Bow Bridge
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Reading
The Mystery of The Ringmaster's Whip (PRE-ORDER - OCT 2024)
Just before Reggie Mack stepped onto the circus stage… his iconic Ringmaster’s whip suddenly disappeared! Some say it's still hidden somewhere in the town... but nothing has ever been found...
PRE-ORDERSold outFeaturing:
- Abbey Ruins, Maiwand Lion, Reading Minister
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Windsor
The Mystery of The Lucky Horseshoe (PRE-ORDER OCT 2024)
Charles II carried a lucky golden horseshoe wherever he went… but one day he reached into his bag and noticed that his priceless charm had been stolen!
PRE-ORDERSold outFeaturing:
- Windsor Castle, Historic Eton, Windsor Eton Bridge
Pre Order - launching soon!
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Leicester
The Mystery of King Richard's Secret Note
On the morning of battle, Richard III was spotted handing a secret note to a strange hooded figure. Could it hold the answer to history’s greatest ever mystery?...
NEWSold outFeaturing:
- Leicester Cathedral, Magazine Square, Bow Bridge
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Reading
The Mystery of The Ringmaster's Whip (PRE-ORDER - OCT 2024)
Just before Reggie Mack stepped onto the circus stage… his iconic Ringmaster’s whip suddenly disappeared! Some say it's still hidden somewhere in the town... but nothing has ever been found...
PRE-ORDERSold outFeaturing:
- Abbey Ruins, Maiwand Lion, Reading Minister
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Windsor
The Mystery of The Lucky Horseshoe (PRE-ORDER OCT 2024)
Charles II carried a lucky golden horseshoe wherever he went… but one day he reached into his bag and noticed that his priceless charm had been stolen!
PRE-ORDERSold outFeaturing:
- Windsor Castle, Historic Eton, Windsor Eton Bridge