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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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25:46

Episode 36: The Cecil Hotel

Don’t Scare Claire ·

2024/04/21

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 reported at this downtown LA hotel. SOURCES 📚 American Hotel Story by Richard Estep 📚 Death At The Cecil Hotel In Los Angeles by Dale Richard

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Episode 35: The Black Country Living Museum

Don’t Scare Claire ·

2024/04/07

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 Black Country Living Museum, forever attached to the buildings they once lived, worked, and maybe even died in? SOURCES 📚 Beer and Spirits by Andrew

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Episode 34: Loftus Hall

Don’t Scare Claire ·

2024/03/31

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 activity that has been reported in the hall itself. SOURCES 📚 True Irish Ghost Stories by St John Drelincourt Seymour 💻 Interviews with Adrian

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Episode 33: Tudor World Museum

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2024/03/24

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 it any surprise that Tudor World, formerly the Falstaff’s Experience, is thought by some to be one of the most haunted buildings in the

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Episode 32: Guy’s Cliffe House

Don’t Scare Claire ·

2024/03/09

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 Recollections Of A Country Mansion by Terry Roberts: I could only find this at a Warwickshire library! 📚 Paranormal Warwickshire by S. C. Skillman:

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27:20

Episode 31: The Jamaica Inn

Don’t Scare Claire ·

2024/03/01

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 Moor by Jason Higgs: http://tinyurl.com/Haunted-Bodmin-Moor (Affiliate Link) 📚 Ghosts of Cornwall by Peter Underwood:

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23:41

Episode 3: The Viper Room

Don’t Scare Claire ·

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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Episode 6: Stone Tape Theory

Don’t Scare Claire ·

2024/02/27

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/ghosts-of-york (Affiliate Link) 💻 https://idoubtit.wordpress.com/2017/05/11/the-stone-tape-theory-of-hauntings-a-geological-perspective/ 📺 “The Stone

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Episode 9: The Ancient Ram Inn

Don’t Scare Claire ·

2024/02/27

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 Cotswolds by Anthony Poulton-Smith: https://tinyurl.com/Paranormal-Cotswolds (Affiliate Link) 💻 https://ancientraminn.co.uk/ 📺 “Ghost

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Episode 8: Mary King's Close

Don’t Scare Claire ·

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 26: James Dean & His Cursed Porsche 550 Spyder

Don’t Scare Claire ·

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 4: The Skirrid Inn

Don’t Scare Claire ·

2024/02/27

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 associated with it. SOURCES 📚 Spirits Behind Bars by Richard Estep: https://tinyurl.com/spirits-behind-bars (Affiliate Link) 💻

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Episode 28: The Anguished Man Painting

Don’t Scare Claire ·

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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Episode 29: The Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre

Don’t Scare Claire ·

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 27: The Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker

Don’t Scare Claire ·

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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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 13: The National Justice Museum

Don’t Scare Claire ·

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 2: Beaumanor Hall

Don’t Scare Claire ·

2024/02/27

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.beaumanorhall.co.uk/history/ 📚 The History Of Beaumanor Hall & Park: http://w-we.qwkz.uk/woodhouse/uploads/historyofvictorianbeaumanor.pdf COME SAY

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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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Episode 7: Pendle Hill & The Pendle Hill Witch Trials

Don’t Scare Claire ·

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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