The Black Monk of Pontefract haunting at 30 East Drive, in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, is one of the most famous and chilling hauntings in England. The haunting is centered on the supposed ghost of a 16th-century monk, believed to have been executed for heinous crimes. Locals later nicknamed this spirit βThe Black Monkβ due to its dark robes and sinister reputation.
The haunting started in the 1960s, after the Pritchard family moved into 30 East Drive. They soon experienced strange occurrences, such as lights turning on and off, strange cold gusts, and objects moving on their own. The activity escalated with increasingly violent poltergeist behavior, from loud bangs and the spilling of powders and liquids to unseen forces allegedly pulling, scratching, and even choking family members. The family reported seeing a tall, dark figure with a monk-like appearance, whom they believed was responsible.
Since then, 30 East Drive has attracted many paranormal investigators and ghost hunters, with reports of disturbing occurrences continuing. It remains one of the most visited haunted sites in the UK, feeding ongoing fascination with its dark past and eerie phenomena.
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1955211/black-monk-of-pontefract-haunting-britain-violent/
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The you Cody for these videos and for all of the hard work you put into them, With friends like the Farra family who needs enemies.
As far as I'm concerned this is by far the best episode I've seen on this channel, the volume is perfect thank you for recording loud enough we can hear. Whatever you did recording this one please keep doing that
Trying to find a link for you about a UK house full of dolls, and I can't remember if all the dolls are haunted or the house is, will get back to you when I can brain. Hope your trip was good even if the weather was crap while you were here
This is crazy wow
Great story Kody. You are a great story teller and always look forward to any new stories you have. Thanks
Thank you, Kody, for another awesome video! I hope you had a spooky Halloween! I can't wait for upcoming videos. Keep up the amazing work with your channel! π
This is one of the only true haunted houses I've watched programs on that I believe there is something there. They made a film about it 'when the lights go out ' as well but haven't watched it yet as I'm not really a big horror fan. I wouldn't even go near this house π―π
Great episode Kody. Absolutely love your episodes β€οΈ. Can't wait for the next one.
Another interesting one, that Iβd never heard of, before. Thanks for putting in the work for this one, Kody. I always look forward to your videos. Take care and I wish you a wonderful week!β€β€
24:15 I knew who Richard was upon mention, I've watched too many paranormal shows. Another banger, thanks Cody
I'm curious. Why would a "demon" be confined to a certain property?
Thanks Kody. Another great video. I was aware of the Enfield Haunting but not this. Very intriguing.
Thanks again π
I think it was demonic. Im sorry for the subscribers' loss. That was another great video.
Very good story. I heard of it before but you did a better job.
π«Άπ½ your videos bro!!
Remodelings leading to paranormal activity are scary to me. I have a friend who developed a mental illness when his house was being remodeled heavily and we both wonder if the remodeling had something to do with the "illness."
Edit: Finished the video. Great content. This video/storytelling is my favorite style/type of video of yours.
I hadn't heard about this one before. It reminds me of a recent one I read about that happened in the United States. Very similar. Which always makes me wonder could it possibly be the same entities, just in different places?
Thank you kody always look forward to your channel
Thank you for posting this. Thank you for all you do.
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Maybe you might do a video, in the spirit thats in it, on the hauntings of the White House like when Abe Lincoln said he see his doppleganger beside him in a mirror, and dreamed his own death just before it happened?
Wales not England
I guess those poltergeists disliked garlic.
Another great one Kody& another blow against the you tube algorithm!
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PLEASE do a reading of Scary Stories to tell in the Dark π₯Ίπ₯Ί
That isnt usual behavior for a household appliance
It was a most likely demonic haunting/infestation. The demon probably took on the form of that executed monk.
Great story! I believe this being was something we don't know. It may not be evil entirely. We can't put human morals in these beings. They operate from some other realm we know nothing to little about. Scary stuff.
…..why wouldn't their first reaction be to have their daughter sleep in their room with them??? Isn't that the first thing anybody with sense would do???
Loved this episode so much! it was eerily creepy! Keep up the amazing work my friend!