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The Witch of Muswell Hill The witch of Muswell Hill is a ghostly figure of a witch that is frequently seen around Muswell Hill in north London.

In the dead of night the witch's shrill laughter can often be heard from the Broadway. It is not known what she is laughing about but it is described by many who hear it as being a sinister laugh and not laughter derived of humour or joy. The witch is also often described as making loud guttural 'mooing' noises.

Origins Unlike most ghost stories which have their origins centuries ago the witch of Muswell Hill in a fairly recent phenomenon and the legend has it's origins in the 21st century. There are no known sightings of her prior to the 21st century.

The witch is described by those who claim to have seen her as a scrawny middle aged white woman with dark shoulder length hair and has a chilling cackle.

There are a number of unconfirmed theories about why the witchy apparition hangs around Muswell Hill and what she is waiting for. The most commonly heard theory is that she died as a bitter spinster due to her repugnant personality and hangs around the area desperately looking for a husband. The witch only approaches men and is spiteful and hateful towards females whom she considers to be a threat to her search for a husband.

Sightings The witch has been seen as recently as 2020 cackling loudly and making her 'mooing' noises on Muswell Hill Broadway. It is not known why she makes the mooing noises but there are theories that the witch was mentally unwell. The witch is also frequently spotted in Highgate wood.

The witch has apparently been spotted across north London in High Barnet and St John's Wood but is predominantly seen in Muswell Hill.