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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Episodes

Episode 44: Edinburgh Vaults

Sunday Jun 16, 2024

Sunday Jun 16, 2024

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 Life Ghost Stories #136: The Edinburgh VaultsCOME SAY HI!Instagram - https://instagram.com/dontscareclaire/THE LEGAL STUFFI don’t claim ownership of all the extracts, including images, videos and audio, featured in this video. I will include material according to the Creative Commons CC0 licensing, or according to fair usage on the basis that I’m reporting, educating, or providing commentary or critique. Photo Credits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcoMv4flEUl9JDPAYaO3kI7blTII1aKe0eU7vSplVvs/edit?usp=sharing My whole aim for this channel is to educate and entertain you lovely people, using accurate factual information and personal experiences to the best of my knowledge. I spend hours and hours on the research for each one of my videos, using sources that I like to think are trustworthy. But let’s face it, no one’s perfect, and when you’re dealing with anything in history, especially the paranormal, mistakes will happen. If you’re interested, I’d highly recommend you do your own research, and if I have made a mistake, please tell me about it!

Episode 43: Strelley Hall

Sunday Jun 09, 2024

Sunday Jun 09, 2024

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 out the stories from history, and then watch our investigation with @intotheunknownparanormal! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hw6gv2I7II&ab_channel=INTOTHEUNKNOWNPARANORMAL SOURCES📚 Haunted Nottingham by Andrew James Wright💻 https://www.strelley.com/ 📺 Interviews with Richard Henshell, specifically https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K89_3ZiBYwA&t=1504s&ab_channel=UkParanormalSearch COME SAY HI!Instagram - https://instagram.com/dontscareclaire/THE LEGAL STUFFI don’t claim ownership of all the extracts, including images, videos and audio, featured in this video. I will include material according to the Creative Commons CC0 licensing, or according to fair usage on the basis that I’m reporting, educating, or providing commentary or critique. Photo Credits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zUa_0v-PYr6eJsrkzQmcLSbis5KMOWXBt46ylDSY_TA/edit?usp=sharing My whole aim for this channel is to educate and entertain you lovely people, using accurate factual information and personal experiences to the best of my knowledge. I spend hours and hours on the research for each one of my videos, using sources that I like to think are trustworthy. But let’s face it, no one’s perfect, and when you’re dealing with anything in history, especially the paranormal, mistakes will happen. If you’re interested, I’d highly recommend you do your own research, and if I have made a mistake, please tell me about it!

Sunday Jun 02, 2024

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 The Paranormal by Rich Newman📚 The Myrtles Plantation: The True Story Of America’s Most Haunted House by Frances Kermeen📚 The History & Haunting Of The Myrtles Plantation by Rebecca F Pittman📺 Files Of The Unexplained: Ghosts Of Myrtles Plantation, first aired on Netflix in April 2024COME SAY HI!Instagram - https://instagram.com/dontscareclaire/THE LEGAL STUFFI don’t claim ownership of all the extracts, including images, videos and audio, featured in this video. I will include material according to the Creative Commons CC0 licensing, or according to fair usage on the basis that I’m reporting, educating, or providing commentary or critique. Photo Credits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kUG37fVM7B4K-rokIReTmNhV535tkzlrbwQm0xywoWU/edit?usp=sharing My whole aim for this channel is to educate and entertain you lovely people, using accurate factual information and personal experiences to the best of my knowledge. I spend hours and hours on the research for each one of my videos, using sources that I like to think are trustworthy. But let’s face it, no one’s perfect, and when you’re dealing with anything in history, especially the paranormal, mistakes will happen. If you’re interested, I’d highly recommend you do your own research, and if I have made a mistake, please tell me about it!

Episode 41: Ouija Boards

Sunday May 26, 2024

Sunday May 26, 2024

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💻 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-strange-and-mysterious-history-of-the-ouija-board-5860627💻 https://www.catholic.com/qa/are-ouija-boards-harmless 💻 https://twitter.com/STOPFLEXIN/🎙️ Danny Robins beat me to it and released Marcus’ story on Uncanny! So you can hear Marcus tell his terrifying Ouija Board encounter here if you don’t fancy reading the Twitter thread: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001yqvd COME SAY HI!Instagram - https://instagram.com/dontscareclaire/THE LEGAL STUFFI don’t claim ownership of all the extracts, including images, videos and audio, featured in this video. I will include material according to the Creative Commons CC0 licensing, or according to fair usage on the basis that I’m reporting, educating, or providing commentary or critique. Photo Credits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Phd6dfGIRuFtxJCRabbUnM9NENrCrGVNmTiLLeawNRs/edit?usp=sharing My whole aim for this channel is to educate and entertain you lovely people, using accurate factual information and personal experiences to the best of my knowledge. I spend hours and hours on the research for each one of my videos, using sources that I like to think are trustworthy. But let’s face it, no one’s perfect, and when you’re dealing with anything in history, especially the paranormal, mistakes will happen. If you’re interested, I’d highly recommend you do your own research, and if I have made a mistake, please tell me about it!

Episode 40: Dudley Castle

Sunday May 19, 2024

Sunday May 19, 2024

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/watch?v=jp1umWe9ndo&t=2050s&ab_channel=GhostsOnTrent HUGE thank you to @HauntedHousesEvents for putting on a brilliant night!SOURCES📚 Black Country & Birmingham Ghost Stories by Brendan Hawthorne📚 Black Country Ghosts by Anthony Poulton-Smith📚 Black Country Ghosts And Hauntings by Andrew Homer📚 Haunted Castles Of Britain And Ireland by Richard Jones💻 https://www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/ 💻 https://friendsofdudleycastle.co.uk/ 📺 Most Haunted Live at Dudley Castle, first aired in 2002COME SAY HI!Instagram - https://instagram.com/dontscareclaire/THE LEGAL STUFFI don’t claim ownership of all the extracts, including images, videos and audio, featured in this video. I will include material according to the Creative Commons CC0 licensing, or according to fair usage on the basis that I’m reporting, educating, or providing commentary or critique. Photo Credits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ehUVB0VwEvUCDHaQZPTdAYeuwl5c5WvauFv2I4-qsLs/edit?usp=sharing My whole aim for this channel is to educate and entertain you lovely people, using accurate factual information and personal experiences to the best of my knowledge. I spend hours and hours on the research for each one of my videos, using sources that I like to think are trustworthy. But let’s face it, no one’s perfect, and when you’re dealing with anything in history, especially the paranormal, mistakes will happen. If you’re interested, I’d highly recommend you do your own research, and if I have made a mistake, please tell me about it!

Sunday May 12, 2024

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…SOURCES📚 Haunted Las Vegas by Paul W Papa💻 https://nevadamagazine.com/issue/february-1995/6994/ 💻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VoRW00tiME&ab_channel=KTNVChannel13LasVegas 💻 https://www.mayheminthedesert.com/hilton 📺 The Haunting Of… Wayne Newton, Season 4 Episode 8, first aired 2014COME SAY HI!Instagram - https://instagram.com/dontscareclaire/THE LEGAL STUFFI don’t claim ownership of all the extracts, including images, videos and audio, featured in this video. I will include material according to the Creative Commons CC0 licensing, or according to fair usage on the basis that I’m reporting, educating, or providing commentary or critique. Photo Credits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LaGBCUzz1_04v3qrT8GojxbU93PLZyPtyYeHLZugbbo/edit?usp=sharing My whole aim for this channel is to educate and entertain you lovely people, using accurate factual information and personal experiences to the best of my knowledge. I spend hours and hours on the research for each one of my videos, using sources that I like to think are trustworthy. But let’s face it, no one’s perfect, and when you’re dealing with anything in history, especially the paranormal, mistakes will happen. If you’re interested, I’d highly recommend you do your own research, and if I have made a mistake, please tell me about it!

Sunday May 05, 2024

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 even before the news broke.SOURCES📚 Haunted Memphis by Laura Cunningham📚 The Death Of Elvis: What Really Happened by Charles C Thompson and James P Cole📚 Dark And Bloody Ground by Christopher K Coleman💻 https://www.nytimes.com/1977/08/30/archives/4-accused-of-a-plot-to-take-presley-body.html COME SAY HI!Instagram - https://instagram.com/dontscareclaire/THE LEGAL STUFFI don’t claim ownership of all the extracts, including images, videos and audio, featured in this video. I will include material according to the Creative Commons CC0 licensing, or according to fair usage on the basis that I’m reporting, educating, or providing commentary or critique. Photo Credits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VflFh33JOGMJ0--H8wiExL2kscGRCIasGSjb8sGa9E0/edit?usp=sharing My whole aim for this channel is to educate and entertain you lovely people, using accurate factual information and personal experiences to the best of my knowledge. I spend hours and hours on the research for each one of my videos, using sources that I like to think are trustworthy. But let’s face it, no one’s perfect, and when you’re dealing with anything in history, especially the paranormal, mistakes will happen. If you’re interested, I’d highly recommend you do your own research, and if I have made a mistake, please tell me about it!

Sunday Apr 28, 2024

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 have been reported at Alton Towers!SOURCES📚 Supernatural England by Betty Puttick📚 Haunted Happenings by Wayne Spurrier💻 http://www.londonlaunch.com/be-inspired/wills-week/the-ghosts-of-alton-towers/ 💻 https://www.aol.co.uk/2016/10/10/ghost-spotted-at-alton-towers/ 📺 Most Haunted season 9 episode 5, first aired in 2007COME SAY HI!Instagram - https://instagram.com/dontscareclaire/THE LEGAL STUFFI don’t claim ownership of all the extracts, including images, videos and audio, featured in this video. I will include material according to the Creative Commons CC0 licensing, or according to fair usage on the basis that I’m reporting, educating, or providing commentary or critique. Photo Credits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PxORoenHJBL95vGnojNMU7pE-AmWgXS7p2mm6E0hHRY/edit?usp=sharing My whole aim for this channel is to educate and entertain you lovely people, using accurate factual information and personal experiences to the best of my knowledge. I spend hours and hours on the research for each one of my videos, using sources that I like to think are trustworthy. But let’s face it, no one’s perfect, and when you’re dealing with anything in history, especially the paranormal, mistakes will happen. If you’re interested, I’d highly recommend you do your own research, and if I have made a mistake, please tell me about it!

Episode 36: The Cecil Hotel

Sunday Apr 21, 2024

Sunday Apr 21, 2024

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 Perelman💻 https://thetab.com/uk/2021/02/18/i-live-opposite-the-cecil-hotel-los-angeles-tiktok-195961 💻 https://memoriesproject.com/2021/02/10/my-fathers-cecil-hotel-experience-haunted-him-for-life/ 📺 Ghost Adventures: Cecil Hotel, first aired 2021RECOMMENDED SOURCES🎙️ Last Podcast On The Left Episode 110 & 111: Richard Ramirez📺 Night Stalker: The Hunt For A Serial Killer, first aired on Netflix in 2021🎙️ Last Podcast On The Left Episode 445 & 446: Jack Unterweger📺 Crime Scene: The Vanishing At The Cecil Hotel, first aired on Netflix in 2021COME SAY HI!Instagram - https://instagram.com/dontscareclaire/THE LEGAL STUFFI don’t claim ownership of all the extracts, including images, videos and audio, featured in this video. I will include material according to the Creative Commons CC0 licensing, or according to fair usage on the basis that I’m reporting, educating, or providing commentary or critique. Photo Credits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fgoEVDLgmpR6kCxb1cc-Z6PP3X7nBius-3tqDuztyQw/edit?usp=sharing My whole aim for this channel is to educate and entertain you lovely people, using accurate factual information and personal experiences to the best of my knowledge. I spend hours and hours on the research for each one of my videos, using sources that I like to think are trustworthy. But let’s face it, no one’s perfect, and when you’re dealing with anything in history, especially the paranormal, mistakes will happen. If you’re interested, I’d highly recommend you do your own research, and if I have made a mistake, please tell me about it!

Sunday Apr 07, 2024

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 Homer and David Taylor 📚 Black Country Ghosts And Hauntings by Andrew Homer📺 Most Haunted Season 17, Episode 10, first aired 2002COME SAY HI!Instagram - https://instagram.com/dontscareclaire/THE LEGAL STUFFI don’t claim ownership of all the extracts, including images, videos and audio, featured in this video. I will include material according to the Creative Commons CC0 licensing, or according to fair usage on the basis that I’m reporting, educating, or providing commentary or critique. Photo Credits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1crpZ5Y1xrAFVbUc_Gob2rZOzLiZ35NtT52QL2zGOzEk/edit?usp=sharing My whole aim for this channel is to educate and entertain you lovely people, using accurate factual information and personal experiences to the best of my knowledge. I spend hours and hours on the research for each one of my videos, using sources that I like to think are trustworthy. But let’s face it, no one’s perfect, and when you’re dealing with anything in history, especially the paranormal, mistakes will happen. If you’re interested, I’d highly recommend you do your own research, and if I have made a mistake, please tell me about it!

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