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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 60: The Ostrich Inn

Don’t Scare Claire ·

2024/10/03

The Ostrich Inn in Colnbrook, Slough, has stood as a welcoming coaching inn for centuries, now serving as an overnight stop for travellers before they head off to the (equally haunted) Heathrow Airport. But there’s also a murderous story attached to the Ostrich Inn, which may have served as the inspiration for the Sweeney Todd story that first appeared in Penny Dreadfuls in the 19th Century. Whether this story is actually true or not, seems not to matter - as regardless of whether you believe in

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Episode 59: Haunted Disneyland Part 3

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2024/09/29

Tomorrowland is one of the themed areas in Disneyland where guests can experience ‘the world of the future!’ But, it seems like it may also be haunted by the ghosts of its past… SOURCES 📚 The Unofficial Guide To Disneyland’s Haunted Kingdom by Aubrey Graves 📚 “The Park” After Dark by Richard Carradine 📚 The Haunted Mansion After Dark by Richard Carradine COME SAY HI! Instagram - https://instagram.com/dontscareclaire/ THE LEGAL STUFF I don’t claim ownership of all the extracts, including

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Episode 58: Haunted Disneyland Part 2

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2024/09/21

If Disneyland truly is haunted by real ghosts, then you’d think that the Haunted Mansion would be the best place to potentially see a Disneyland ghost, right? Turns out, you might be right — as the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, is rumoured to be extremely haunted. SOURCES 📚 The Unofficial Guide To Disneyland’s Haunted Kingdom by Aubrey Graves 📚 “The Park” After Dark by Richard Carradine 📚 The Haunted Mansion After Dark by Richard Carradine 💻

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Episode 57: Haunted Disneyland Part 1

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2024/09/15

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 Disneyland’s Haunted Kingdom by Aubrey Graves 📚 “The Park” After Dark by Richard Carradine 📚 The Haunted Mansion After Dark by Richard

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Episode 56: Robert The Doll

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2024/09/08

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 surrounded by letters of apology, with more arriving every single day? SOURCES 📚 Robert the Doll: Key West's Haunted Doll by David Sloan 📚 Haunted

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Episode 55: Ye Olde Salutation Inn

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2024/08/26

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… SOURCES 📚 Haunted Nottingham by Andrew James Wright 📚 Nottinghamshire Ghost Stories by Camilla Zajac 💻

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Episode 54: Gainsborough Hall

Don’t Scare Claire ·

2024/08/25

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 kitchens. But you might also come across some characters from the Old Hall who have long since passed away… SOURCES 📚 History of the manor and

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Episode 53: The Curse Of The Crying Boy Painting

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2024/08/18

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Episode 52: Heathrow Airport

Don’t Scare Claire ·

2024/08/11

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 @ghostcasebook1266 for more paranormal history! Thank you Nicola for your help with this one 🖤 https://www.youtube.com/@ghostcasebook1266 SOURCES 📚 Bizarre

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Episode 51: Cannock Chase Part 2

Don’t Scare Claire ·

2024/08/04

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 Chase this week, including the infamous Black Eyed Children, and the absolutely terrifying Pigman! Missed last week’s episode? Find it here:

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Episode 50: Cannock Chase Part 1

Don’t Scare Claire ·

2024/07/28

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 from the author Lee Brickley, from his books and interviews. 📚 UFOs Werewolves & the Pig-Man by Lee Brickley 📚 Haunted Cannock Chase by Lee

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Episode 49: Ye Olde Starre Inne

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2024/07/21

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 📚 Haunted York by Rupert Matthews 📚 Haunted Inns of Britain & Ireland by Richard Jones 📚 Historic Inns and Pubs of York by York Civic

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Episode 48: The Cocoanut Grove Fire

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2024/07/15

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 to the deadliest nightclub fire in US history. SOURCES 📚 The Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire: A Boston Tragedy by Stephanie Schorow 📚 Fire in the

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Episode 47: Paris Catacombs

Don’t Scare Claire ·

2024/07/07

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 into the empire of death. SOURCES 📚 Secrets Of The Bone Labyrinth: The Haunted Catacombs Of Paris by Edward Turner 💻 The London Journal:

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Episode 46: Shrewsbury Prison

Don’t Scare Claire ·

2024/06/30

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 out Exploring The Entity's video on our paranormal investigation at the prison:

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Episode 45: Whitley Beaumont Temple

Don’t Scare Claire ·

2024/06/23

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 much of the story is actually true? SOURCES 📚 Knights of England: A Complete Record from the Earliest Time to the Present Day of the Knights of All

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Episode 44: Edinburgh Vaults

Don’t Scare Claire ·

2024/06/16

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 📚 Ghosts Of Edinburgh by Rob Kirkup 💻 https://www.mercattours.com/ 📺 World’s Scariest Hauntings: Edinburgh Vaults, first aired August 2018 🎙️ Real

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Episode 43: Strelley Hall

Don’t Scare Claire ·

2024/06/09

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 courtyard - and of course, it’s opened its doors to paranormal investigators at night. But is Strelley Hall really as haunted as it’s claimed to be? Find

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Episode 42: The Myrtles Plantation

Don’t Scare Claire ·

2024/06/02

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 Some Of America’s “Most Haunted” Places by Karen Stollznow (VERY good book for a more sceptical take on these haunted locations!) 📚 Passport To

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Episode 41: Ouija Boards

Don’t Scare Claire ·

2024/05/26

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 seen by some as evil? SOURCES 📚 Ouija Board Stories: True Tales of A Nightmarish Game Gone Wrong by Seeker Publishing 💻

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