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Don’t Scare Claire

Don’t Scare Claire

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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Episode 25: Asylum 49 At The Olde Tooele Hospital

Don’t Scare Claire ·

2024/02/27

The Old Tooele Hospital is home to Asylum 49, Utah’s most terrifying haunted house attraction. But’s it’s also said to be home to more than just terrifying mannequins and maniacs with chainsaws… From phantom nurses to the spirits of children, Tooele hospital is rumoured to be haunted with TONS of entities. Come sit by me as we get into the history of the old Tooele Valley Hospital, and all of the real ghost stories that are reported by staff members and visitors! SOURCES 📚 The Haunting Of

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58:51

Episode 22: Shepton Mallet Prison

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2024/02/27

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 really annoying buzzing sound on this one, I cut out as much as I could and I think I know what caused it so *hopefully* it won’t happen again

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Episode 16: The Coronation Street Set

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2024/02/27

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 sets and who may still be walking the cobbles once the cameras have stopped rolling… SOURCES 💻

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Episode 10: Borley Rectory

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2024/02/27

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. SOURCES 📚 The Most Haunted House In England by Harry Price: https://tinyurl.com/Most-Haunted-House-England (Affiliate Link) 📚 The End Of Borley Rectory

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27:49

Episode 8: Mary King's Close

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2024/02/27

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 Henderson: https://tinyurl.com/Town-Below-The-Ground (Affiliate Link) 📚 Ghosts Of Edinburgh by Rob Kirkup: https://tinyurl.com/Ghosts-Of-Edinburgh

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Episode 7: Pendle Hill & The Pendle Hill Witch Trials

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2024/02/27

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 that have been reported in the area. SOURCES 📚 The Wonderful Discovery of Witches in the County of Lancaster by Thomas Potts:

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37:27

Episode 5: The Enfield Poltergeist

Don’t Scare Claire ·

2024/02/27

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? SOURCES 📚 This House Is Haunted by Guy Lyon Playfair: https://tinyurl.com/this-house-is-haunted (Affiliate Link) 💻

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Episode 12: The Busby Stoop Chair

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2024/02/27

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 Stoop Chair by Mark Robinson: https://tinyurl.com/Dead-Mans-Chair (Affiliate Link) 💻 http://www.thirskmuseum.org/displays.html COME SAY

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Episode 21: Wookey Hole

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2024/02/27

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 📚 Beneath the Mountains: Exploring the Deep Caves of Asturias by David Rose and Richard Gregson: https://tinyurl.com/Beneath-The-Mountains 💻

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Episode 26: James Dean & His Cursed Porsche 550 Spyder

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2024/02/27

James Dean was, and continues to be, a Hollywood icon. But is it in despite of, or because of his infamous crash that cut his life tragically short, and did he know this was coming? Come sit by me, as we’re getting into the entire haunting story of James Dean, what he was like as a person behind the films, and of course, the alleged ‘curse’ of the Porsche 550 Spyder. SOURCES 📚 The Death Of James Dean by Warren Newton Beath:

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Episode 3: The Viper Room

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2024/02/27

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 history and the reports of paranormal patrons that stay long past closing time. COME SAY HI! Instagram -

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28:46

Episode 29: The Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre

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2024/02/27

On the 14th February 1929, one of the most notorious mafia mass murders happened in a garage in Chicago: The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre. Most people assumed that Al Capone was behind the hit, but with the case still being unsolved to this day, did he really order the shooting of those seven men? And was he haunted by the consequences of his actions afterwards? SOURCES 💻 https://stvalentinemassacre.org/ (SUCH A COOL WEBSITE!) 💻 https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/al-capone 💻

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Episode 13: The National Justice Museum

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2024/02/27

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 the hangman… SOURCES 📚 Murder And Crime Nottingham by Adam Nightingale: https://tinyurl.com/Murder-Crime-Nottingham (Affiliate Link) 📚 Olde

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Episode 27: The Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker

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2024/02/27

Hidden deep within the Essex countryside, sits an unassuming cottage that hides a huge secret. The secret underground nuclear bunker at Kelvedon Hatch was set to be the regional government headquarters for the London Metropolitan area if the UK came under nuclear attack. Thankfully, the cold war never escalated to a nuclear apocalypse, but it seems that someone, or something, didn’t want to leave the bunker just yet… SOURCES 📚 Paranormal Essex by David Scanlan & Paul Robins:

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Episode 30: Oakwell Hall

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2024/02/27

Oakwell Hall in Birstall has been part of the local landscape since 1583, as a former home of the Batt family, and then as various boarding schools before turning into the museum it is today. But it’s not just home to knowledgeable staff members and Elizabethan furniture… because rumour has it, that one of the former owners continues to play out the most famous ghost story tied to this place. SOURCES 💻 https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/museums-and-galleries/oakwell-hall.aspx 📺 Most Haunted

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Episode 28: The Anguished Man Painting

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2024/02/27

The Anguished Man painting is a super creepy canvas, with an even creepier backstory — and if that wasn’t enough, it’s rumoured to be haunted. Come sit by me and find out where the Anguished Man allegedly came from, and hear some of the real paranormal stories claimed by its current owner. SOURCES 💻 https://www.youtube.com/@TheAnguishedManOfficial 💻 Sean Robinson’s comments left on other videos like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKiLnBl_PQI&t=323s&ab_channel=MysteryArchives 💻

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