Don’t Scare Claire

Episode 30: Oakwell Hall

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 Season 16 Episode 8, first aired in 2015COME 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/1TTVAkH32w1jeK9pELN3_e14M6-epYd73JVwKHL5cFyQ/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 29: The Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre

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 💻 https://www.myalcaponemuseum.com/ (written and maintained by an Al Capone historian - LOTS of information here)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/1iZShuIliZns2xDyiuRDEkTmhDeaxTcXzmvPRPXCv5qY/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 28: The Anguished Man Painting

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 💻 https://www.liveabout.com/the-anguished-man-a-haunted-painting-3973896COME 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/1JjTLr62yTi_EcgL9tVazPhuDXJ_X7crBzHLWS0K9XtQ/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 27: The Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker

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: http://tinyurl.com/Paranormal-Essex-2012 (Affiliate Link)📚 Paranormal Essex by Jason Day: http://tinyurl.com/Paranormal-Essex-2011 (Affiliate Link)💻 https://bshistorian.wordpress.com/2022/07/24/kelvedon-hatch-nuclear-bunker/ 💻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToBKixCmLhE&ab_channel=HistoryHit (This is an absolutely brilliant little documentary!)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/1icxNp18fxaRkW7KFfDW1IPrqg4RajRj46kGoouUzvwI/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 26: James Dean & His Cursed Porsche 550 Spyder

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: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL3465629W/The_death_of_James_Dean?edition=key%3A/books/OL2740628M 📺 Autopsy: The Last Hours Of James Dean💻 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/1499176/Revealed-the-truth-behind-the-crash-that-killed-James-Dean.html 💻 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-audrey-ann-dosch-d/21018163/?locale=en-GB 💻 https://www.speedsters.com/jd-speedster.htm 💻 https://bringatrailer.com/listing/gearbox/ 💻 https://scvhistory.com/gif/galleries/christophorus1960jamesdean/ 💻 https://www.astonishinglegends.com/ 💻 https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/09/30/is-a-four-speed-transaxle-once-considered-merely-a-spare-part-the-only-remaining-piece-of-james-deans-1955-porsche-550-spyder 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/1RpW-Ihvs6ru7OitPVKI6uXFfZqhmYYE5lG9bNeAuhzs/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 25: Asylum 49 At The Olde Tooele Hospital

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 Asylum 49 by Richard Estep & Cami Andersen: http://tinyurl.com/Haunting-Of-Asylum-49 (Affiliate link)📚 We Are The Children Of Asylum 49 by Tory Westhoff: http://tinyurl.com/Children-Of-Asylum-49 (Affiliate link)📺 Ghost Adventures Season 4 Episode 26 & Season 14 Episode 11💻 https://www.tooelecity.gov/community/history_of_tooele.php 💻 https://www.deseret.com/2002/3/7/19641881/tooele-medical-center-ready-to-open-in-may 💻 https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/KWNR-1Y6/samuel-francis-lee-1834-1894 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/1e7hCGgWgpFTodm5b-aTyKfOPPakyP808aqAys_zhiDU/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 24: The SS Great Britain

The SS Great Britain travelled over a million miles during her career… but it seems like she may have picked up a few extra ghostly passengers along the way.Come sit by me as we get all the way into the history of Brunel’s most famous ship and, of course, all the real ghost stories that have been reported through the years!SOURCES📚 Shadows On The Sea by Neil Arnold: https://tinyurl.com/Shadows-On-The-Sea (Affiliate Link)📚 The Iron Ship by Ewan Corlett (I bought my copy from the Visitor Centre - it was the 2nd version!)📺 The Great Iron Ship, first aired 1970📺 Most Haunted Season 12, Episode 6, first aired in 2009.💻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfhxdRPIoDo&ab_channel=HistoryHit 💻 https://www.ssgreatbritain.org/ 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/1uM_QKwn5eFdO493kUCfxmQT8HNMiJs5NGrRugXcTzr4/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 23: The Four Crosses Inn

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 Link)💻 https://www.search.staffspasttrack.org.uk/Details.aspx?&ResourceID=4005&PageIndex=33&SearchType=2&ThemeID=282 💻 https://www.theghostbook.co.uk/the-four-crosses-2/ 📺 Great British Ghosts Season 2 Episode 10, first aired in 2012COME 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/1-iHq7TAOXJZYVlUKs2sKMmkosxbtSXOZDxvzQ6MqBQE/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 22: Shepton Mallet Prison

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 🙃SOURCES📚 Shepton Mallet Guidebook by Shepton Mallet Prison📚 From The Inside by Dave J Cable: Get in touch with Shepton Mallet Prison and they’ll hook you up with a copy!💻 https://www.sheptonmalletprison.com/ 💻 https://www.youtube.com/@memoriesofaprison9542 📺 Paranormal Lockdown UK Season 1, Episode 1, first aired 2016COME 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/1hjwmzAvsgglJrND_yQcxV0SDuDbJn-8CFPRCT25SX2I/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 21: Wookey Hole

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 💻 https://cavedivinggroup.org.uk/cdg-cave-exploration-beginnings/💻 https://gue.com/blog/dem-bones-dem-bones-dem-wookey-bones/ 💻 http://www.ubss.org.uk/resources/proceedings/vol25/UBSS_Proc_25_1_47-73.pdf 🎙️ Haunted History Chronicles Podcast: https://www.podpage.com/haunted-history-chronicles/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/1ke5zo9dvFXsAYtpleeaL707kk5f2j-_9TdLr8sC9974/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!