The Block

IntroductionThe Block is a vast abandoned building in the heart of Burton on Trent in Staffordshire. It has 4 floors and was built in the early 1800s to service the brewing industry. It reportedly housed British and American troops during the 1940’s as part of the ongoing war effort.Brief Summary of Paranormal ActivityNewark Castle features…

Molly O’Grady’s

IntroductionLocated in the heart of Leicester, Molly O’Grady’s is a reputedly haunted pub with a long history. Previously called the Saracen’s Head, it is one of three buildings with that name to have stood on the site, dating back to the 14th century.Brief Summary of Paranormal ActivityNewark Castle features in Season 1 Episode 8 of our Paranormal…

The Leicester Guildhall

IntroductionNewark Castle in Nottinghamshire was founded in the mid 12th century by Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln. It was originally a timber castle but was rebuilt in stone towards the end of the century. Having been dismantled in the 17th century after the English Civil War, the castle was restored in the 19th century.Brief Summary of…

Newark Castle

IntroductionNewark Castle in Nottinghamshire was founded in the mid 12th century by Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln. It was originally a timber castle but was rebuilt in stone towards the end of the century. Having been dismantled in the 17th century after the English Civil War, the castle was restored in the 19th century.Brief Summary of…

Wistow Church

IntroductionWistow Church in Leicestershire dates from the 12th century with stories of Human hairs growing through the grass, presumably that of Saint Wistan, Christian Prince of Mercia who was murdered here by his cousin in 849. At the start of our investigation, the team was very edgy and as the investigation progressed, some disembodied voicies were captured…

Ordsall Hall

Introduction Ordsall Hall is a historic house and a former stately home in Ordsall, Greater Manchester. The building dates back more than 750 years, although the oldest surviving parts of the present hall were built in the 15th century. Ordsall Hall has stories of hauntings such as the White Lady who is said to appear…

Thackray Museum

Introduction The Thackray Medical Museum in Leeds was built in 1858 originally as a workhouse to accommodate poor and homeless people but by the end of the 19th century, it had become largely used for medical care of the poor. The building was once hit by a typhus epidemic that killed many people and several…

Leap Castle Ireland

Introduction Leap Castle in Coolderry, County Offaly, Ireland is thought to have been built in the early 1500s although the exact date is not known. Some reports suggest it could have been built as early as the 13th century. One thing is for sure however – the castle has a very violent and bloody past. One…

Hellfire Club Ireland

Introduction Hellfire Club was a name for several exclusive clubs established in Britain and Ireland in the 18th century. Such clubs were rumoured to be the meeting places of high society gentlemen who allegedly wished to take part in certain immoral acts. The Irish Hell Fire Club was active between 1735 and 1741 and used…

Private Farmhouse

Introduction Hellfire Club was a name for several exclusive clubs established in Britain and Ireland in the 18th century. Such clubs were rumoured to be the meeting places of high society gentlemen who allegedly wished to take part in certain immoral acts. The Irish Hell Fire Club was active between 1735 and 1741 and used…