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Don’t Scare Claire

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Looking for paranormal stories, ghostly encounters, and grisly tales from history? Hi! I’m Claire, come sit with me to chat about all things morbid, mysterious and macabre… If you love to get your learnin’ on and prefer the stories behind history’s most chilling paranormal legends, we’re going to be best friends. We’ll get into everything from dark history and real-life haunted houses, to creepy urban legends and the best kinds of bedtime stories - ghost stories.
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The Disneyland park in Anaheim, California, is well-known as the Happiest Place On Earth, delighting guests with that Disney magic since 1955. But there are some (actually, quite a lot!) who believe that Disneyland is extremely haunted, with one paranormal character featuring almost everywhere: Walt Disney himself. SOURCES 📚 The Unofficial Guide To…
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Robert the Doll is one of the most famous paranormal artefacts in the world, with stories of his strict rules and warnings of a potential curse being drilled into any visitor who takes a chance at the Fort East Martello Museum in Key West, Florida. But how did Robert the Doll end up in a display case over 100 years after his creation? And why is he…
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The Ye Olde Salutation Inn in Nottingham has long been known as one of the most haunted pubs in the city, and when you start looking at all the ghost stories that have been claimed over the years. So come sit by me as we get into the long history of this old pub, and meet some of the ghostly regulars that you might end up sharing a pint with… SOURC…
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Gainsborough Old Hall has seen centuries of history, initially being the family home of the Burghs and then the Hickmans, before going on to be a hub for the community. It’s now a museum, where you can walk around one of the UK’s best-preserved timber-framed late-medieval manor houses, from the stately Great Hall to the almost untouched medieval ki…
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Airports aren’t the first place you’d think of as being particularly haunted… but it turns out, there are a LOT of airports with ghost stories! Just like Heathrow Airport. Come sit by me as we get into the history and the real paranormal reports that have allegedly happened at Heathrow Airport. If you haven’t already, go and check out @ghostcaseboo…
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Seriously, what is going on at Cannock Chase?! If you chat with a local, you’ll more than likely hear a story of a very weird encounter, and most of the time, it’s something you’ve never heard before — there are just that many different cryptids and creatures said to be skulking about the area. We’re diving into more entities reported at Cannock Ch…
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Cannock Chase Forest is a hotspot for family days out with a picnic, right through to mountain bikers navigating the woodland terrain. But with the sheer number of paranormal witness accounts and terrifying encounters with something seemingly supernatural, you might want to make sure you’re safely home by sundown. SOURCES A lot of information came …
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The Ye Olde Starre Inne in York claims to be one of the most haunted pubs in York, with a long history that may be tied to the horrors of the English Civil War. Over the centuries, the old pub has changed as the city of York grew, but there are some ghostly regulars who seem to still be making the most of the atmosphere in this old boozer… SOURCES …
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In November 1942, the Boston nightclub Cocoanut Grove was the site of a horrific fire which claimed the lives of almost 500 people. But how did this tragedy happen? And why did so many people pay the ultimate price for it? Come sit by me as we get into what happened on that cold November night, and some of the paranormal reports that may be related…
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The underground catacombs beneath the city of Paris is home to the remains of over 6 million people — so it’s no wonder that there are reports of the Paris catacombs being haunted. Come sit by me as we get into the morbid history of Paris, how the catacombs came to be, and the real ghost stories reported by people brave enough to wander down below …
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Shrewsbury Prison first opened it’s doors in 1793, and over the next 200 years, would be home to thousands of inmates. Some of whom wouldn’t leave alive. Come sit by me as we get into the haunted history of Shrewsbury Prison, and some of the ghostly reports of inmates and potentially even prison staff who never left… If you haven't already, check o…
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Black Dick’s Tower, The Folly, Whitley Beaumont Temple, or just, The Temple, is an 18th Century ruin that sits in what used to be the Whitley Beaumont estate near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The legend goes that this once grand structure is haunted by the ghost of Richard Beaumont, who lost his head (literally) in a duel over bad debts. But how m…
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The South Bridge Vaults below the streets of Edinburgh have long been infamous for their grisly history and reports of the paranormal. But what really lurks under the surface? Come sit by me for all the dark tales from the past and the real ghost stories being reported to this day. SOURCES 📚 The Town Below The Ground by Jan-Andrew Henderson 📚 Ghost…
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Strelley Hall’s history stretches back all the way to the 1200s, when the Strelley family first built a stone castle on the site. Since then, the building has been completely rebuilt, but ghost stories from its time as the Strelley family home still remain. Nowadays, it’s operating as a business centre, with a cafe and some little shops in the cour…
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The Myrtles Plantation is allegedly home to multiple ghosts, with guests that stay at the B&B or take any of the tours sometimes experience for themselves… But how much of it is true? Does the history of the Myrtles Plantation line up with the paranormal reports? This is another very interesting one… SOURCES 📚 Haunting America: The Truth Behind Som…
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Ouija boards are one of the most recognisable pieces of paranormal history, and they stir up some STRONG feelings in people. Both from avid believers that it is a direct portal to satan himself, right through to people who are adamant it’s just Gary across the table moving the planchette. But how did Ouija boards come about, and why are they now se…
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Dudley Castle has centuries of history tied to it, which means one thing: ghost stories. But who is the famous ghostly Grey Lady of Dudley Castle, and who else is said to haunt the ancient castle and zoo? And if you haven’t already, go and watch my collaboration with Ghosts On Trent, where we investigated Dudley Castle! https://www.youtube.com/watc…
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Between 1969 and 1976, Elvis Presley would go on to perform 636 sold-out shows at the Las Vegas International Hotel, and then the Las Vegas Hilton — forever cementing him as an icon of the city. After his death in 1977, some staff and guests of the Westgate Hotel, as it’s now known, are adamant that Elvis has returned to the place of his residency……
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Elvis Presley, the King of Rock n Roll, was an international superstar known for his unique voice and swinging hips. Even today, decades after his death in 1977, he continues to be adored by millions of fans across the world. So it’s no surprise that alleged sightings of the ghost of Elvis started immediately after his death was announced… or maybe…
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Alton Towers Resort is one of the UK’s top theme park attractions, with more rollercoasters than you can shake an adrenaline-fuelled stick at. But the site of one Alton Towers actually dates back thousands of years, and for centuries was the family home of the Talbots. Come sit by me as we get into the history and super creepy ghost stories that ha…
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The Cecil Hotel has become infamous for the death and misery that have happened within its walls — especially after the tragic case of Elisa Lam in 2013. For decades, people have claimed that the Cecil Hotel is one of the most haunted hotels in the USA, so come sit by me as we chat about the dark history and real ghost stories that guests have repo…
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The Black Country Living Museum brings to life the industrial heritage of the Black Country, spanning a site of 26 acres. But with complete buildings being transported to the museum and rebuilt, brick-by-brick, did the museum curators get more than they bargained for? Are some of the ghostly former inhabitants and business owners now haunting the B…
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Loftus Hall, on the Hook Penninsula in County Wexford, claims to have received a visit from the devil himself back in the 1700’s and ever since then, is reported to be one of the most haunted houses in Ireland. Come sit by me as we get into the long, and at times tragic history of Loftus Hall, and of course… we chat all about the real paranormal ac…
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Shrieve’s House in Stratford-Upon-Avon is home to the museum, Tudor World, where you can learn all about what life was like in Tudor times. But the ancient building known as Shrieve’s House also seems to be home to something altogether more… paranormal. With rumours of a vortex allowing anything up to forty entities in the house at any one time, is…
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Guy’s Cliffe House has centuries of history, from being the site of the cave that Guy of Warwick lived as a hermit in, to the devastating fire of 1992. It’s been a spiritually significant spot since forever… is this the reason that multiple entities appear to haunt the ruins of this mansion and the surrounding grounds? SOURCES 📚 Further Recollectio…
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The Jamaica Inn has been serving patrons travelling through Bodmin Moor for centuries, but it seems that throughout the years, it’s picked up more than a few ghostly regulars… Come sit by me as we get into the murky past of this smuggler’s sanctuary, and the real paranormal stories that staff and guests report to this day. SOURCES 📚 Haunted Bodmin …
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Not one, not two, but three ghosts that haunt Blackpool Pleasure Beach?! 😱 Sit down with me for our first-ever chat about the history and the real paranormal stories of one of the most haunted attractions in the UK, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. SOURCES 📚 Haunted Blackpool by Stephen Mercer: https://tinyurl.com/haunted-blackpool (Affiliate Link) COME S…
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Beaumanor Hall has had more than a few real paranormal stories reported over the years, including negative entities in the attic and poltergeist activity down in the cellars. Come sit down with me as we get into the history and hauntings of Beaumanor Hall, a gorgeous estate in Leicestershire that dates back to the 1200s! SOURCES 💻 https://www.beaum…
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The Viper Room, situated on the iconic Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, has a long and dark history tied to it. From mafia connections to tragic events like River Phoenix’s death, it's no surprise that the club has earned a shadowy reputation. Come sit by me as we get down and dirty into one of Hollywood’s most notorious spots, including its murky h…
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The Skirrid Inn is not only one of the oldest, but also lays claim to being one of the most haunted pubs in Wales! From it’s bloody history as a courthouse that allegedly saw 180 people executed, to the ghost of a landlady that takes her job very seriously, there’s no denying that the Skirrid Inn has some very compelling paranormal stories associat…
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The Enfield Poltergeist is one of the most fascinating, if not absolutely terrifying cases of paranormal activity I’ve ever heard! So much happened to this poor family in 1977, that it inspired the hit film, The Conjuring 2. But how much of The Conjuring 2 was accurate? And is there any truth to the claims that the Hodgsons were making it all up? S…
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The Stone Tape Theory is a potential explanation for why certain locations experience residual hauntings — like a VHS tape for the paranormal (god does that make me sound old?) But what evidence do we have that proves the stone tape theory as an explanation? Can we rely on it at all? SOURCES 📚 Haunted York by Rupert Matthews: https://tinyurl.com/gh…
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The story of the Pendle Witch trials is tragic, but could it be the reason that the area of Pendle Hill is so haunted by otherworldly entities? From the infamous 1612 trials to countless suicides and accidents, including two plane crashes, we’re getting all up into the history of Pendle Hill and, of course, all the accounts of paranormal activity t…
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Mary King’s Close is thought to be one of the most haunted spots in Edinburgh, but what’s the real story behind it? From a devastating plague that wiped out the majority of the population to Mr. Chesney’s pride and joy, there is SO MUCH to get into today! And of course, plenty of ghost stories 👻 SOURCES 📚 The Town Below The Ground by Jan-Andrew Hen…
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If you’re the least bit interested in the paranormal, you’ve probably heard of the INFAMOUS Ancient Ram Inn 🐏 From murders and suicides to ritual sacrifices being buried on-site, it’s no surprise that it’s thought of as one of the most haunted spots in the UK — so let’s get into all the dark history and real paranormal stories! SOURCES 📚 Paranormal…
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Borley Rectory was the OG haunted house back in the day, but as time goes on, more and more people are convinced that the entire thing was a massive paranormal hoax! Come sit by me as we get all up into the history of Borley Rectory, the real paranormal activity reported by Harry Price, and the criticism that the case has endured over the years. SO…
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The legend of Edward Mordrake and his demonic twin face is well over 100 years old at this point, but is it really possible? Was it a complete hoax? Is the truth somewhere in between? Come sit by me as we get into old Ed’s story, some possible explanations for his condition, and a few reasons why he’s still being talked about to this day. SOURCES 📚…
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The Busby Stoop chair, also known as the dead man’s chair, is apparently responsible for the deaths of multiple people who have dared to sit in it 😱 Come sit by me where we get into the story of this cursed chair, the hauntings, and how it came to find itself perched 5 feet high on a museum wall. SOURCES 📚 Dead Man’s Chair: The Legend Of The Busby …
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The National Justice Museum, formerly known as the Galleries of Justice, is home to more than a few spectral beings that continue to serve their time behind the prison walls. Come sit by me as we get into just how truly horrific the conditions were at Nottingham County Gaol, and exactly who continues to haunt the location long after their date with…
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Ashwell Prison in Rutland had a murky past, with everything from escapes to prison riots. But is it really haunted? Come sit by me as we get into the history of the site of Ashwell, including its time as a World War 2 camp for the 82nd Airborne Division — and of course, all the ghostly goings-on that still occur to this day 👻 SOURCES 📚 https://www.…
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Famously claiming to be York’s most haunted pub, the Golden Fleece has a long history that has meant it’s picked up a few ghostly regulars over the centuries… But who haunts the Golden Fleece, what happened to them, and does the ancient inn really live up to its reputation as being the most haunted in York? SOURCES 📚 Haunted York by Rupert Matthews…
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The old Coronation Street set in Granada studios had some weird paranormal stories coming out from both cast and crew members — and it seems that some actors who have since passed away are still showing up for work on the longest-running TV soap. Come sit by me as we get into exactly what’s been reported on these allegedly haunted Coronation Street…
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30 East Drive in Pontefract is said to be one of the most haunted houses in the UK, with an entity known as the Black Monk of Pontefract terrorising the Pritchard family in the 60s. But the story didn’t end with the Pritchards… Come sit by me as we get into the history of 30 East Drive, right up to the real ghost stories from today! Cheers to @TheO…
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The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado is claimed to be one of the most haunted hotels in America, with real paranormal activity reported in every single room of the huge sprawling resort. Come sit by me as we get into the history of this allegedly haunted hotel, how it served as the inspiration for Stephen King’s The Shining, and some of the su…
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Tamworth Castle is home to centuries of grisly history, so it’s no surprise it’s rumoured to be haunted as hell — but is there something darker lurking here? Come sit by me as we get into exactly what went down here, some of the real paranormal stories that have been reported, and find out exactly why Tamworth Castle will forever be burned into my …
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The Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem has sat nestled in the cliffside of Nottingham for hundreds of years, so it’s no surprise it’s rumoured to be more than a little bit haunted! Come sit by me as we get into the centuries of history in this ancient Nottingham pub, and all of the real paranormal stories that have been reported! SOURCES 📚 Haunted Nottingha…
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Wookey Hole Caves in Somerset are a fantastic visitor attraction — I’m sure I’m not the only one who has fond childhood memories of the place! But what I didn’t know, was just how super-duper HAUNTED this place is supposed to be. So come sit by me as we get into all the real paranormal stories from Wookey Hole Caves, and the paper mill. SOURCES 📚 B…
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Shepton Mallet prison has been described as one of the most haunted prisons in the world — and with an almost 400-year history of misery, it’s not hard to see why. Come sit by me as we get into the prison’s long and grisly history, as well as all the real paranormal stories that are still being reported to this day! I’m also so sorry about the real…
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The Four Crosses Inn claims to be haunted by multiple entities, with real paranormal stories being reported in almost all areas of the building. But are the claims true? Does something really lurk in the shadows of this almost 400-year-old inn? SOURCES 📚 Haunted Staffordshire by Philip Solomon: https://tinyurl.com/Haunted-Staffordshire (Affiliate L…
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