This week we're heading to one of Britain's most atmospheric seaside towns, Whitby. Famous for its dramatic abbey ruins, chilling ghost stories and its connection to Bram Stoker's Dracula, Whitby has become a pilgrimage for paranormal enthusiasts, goths, and history lovers alike.

In this episode we explore:

The real connection between Whitby and Bram Stoker's Dracula, the haunting ruins of Whitby Abbey, local ghost stories and supernatural legends and discuss our personal experience there.

Places Mentioned:

Whitby Abbey - The iconic Gothic ruins overlooking the town. Stoker visited Whitby in 1890 and used the abbey, St Mary's churchyard and surrounding cliffs as inspiration for scenes in Dracula.

St Mary's Church - Reached via the famous 199 Steps. The graveyard overlooking the harbour features prominently in Dracula and is one of Whitby's most atmospheric locations.

Whale Bone Arch - One of Whitby's most recognisable landmarks and the meeting point for several of the town's ghost walks.

Dracua Connection - Whitby plays a major role in Bram Stoker's 1897 novel. In the story, Dracula arrives aboard the doomed ship Demeter, which crashes into Whitby harbour during a storm. A large black dog is seen leaping ashore and running towards the abbey ruins, one of the novel's most famous scenes.

Sources and further information:

https://www.visitwhitby.com/

Crypid fight night! This week, Martin and Helen dive into the strange and fascinating world of cryptids as they champion their favourite monsters: Sasquatch and Mothman.

From Native American legends and early eyewitness reports to the famous Patterson–Gimlin footage and the terrifying events surrounding Point Pleasant, we explore the history, evidence, and enduring mystery behind two of the world's most famous cryptids.

Expect theories, laughs, questionable science, and a completely unnecessary debate about what happens when Sasquatch and Mothman fall in love.

Join us for another weird and wonderful journey into the unexplained.

Sasquatch / Bigfoot

• Patterson–Gimlin Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWZeWFBU0Zk
• Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO): https://www.bfro.net/
• Washington State Sasquatch Reports: https://www.wta.org/go-outside/seasonal-hikes/fall-destinations/bigfoot-and-batsquatch-find-washingtons-mysterious-creatures-on-these-trails

Mothman

• Point Pleasant Museum: https://www.mothmanmuseum.com/
• The Mothman Prophecies: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mothman-Prophecies-John-Keel/dp/0340824468

Listener Question: If Sasquatch and Mothman met in the woods tonight, who walks away the winner?

Or would we all end up meeting their child... the legendary Mothsquatch? Let us know at spookyuk666@gmail.com

This week we’re discussing one of England’s most famous paranormal cases, the Enfield haunting.

This case attracted journalists, police officers and even Ed and Lorraine Warren! Nearly 50 years later it remains one of the most debated haunting cases ever reported.

Sources and further viewing:

‘This House Is Haunted’ by Guy Lyon Playfair

Interviews with Janet Hodgson recorded during and after the case

Films and Dramatations:

The Conjuring 2 (2016)

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This week we are heading to Pendle Hill in Lancashire to explore one of the most famous and tragic witch trials in British history.

We also examine the wider context of witchcraft fears in England at the time and discuss modern day paranormal reports.

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Sources:

https://www.visitlancashire.com/things-to-do/the-lancashire-witches/on-the-trail-of-the-pendle-witches

https://www.lancastercastle.com/history-heritage/further-articles/the-pendle-witches/

009 Shoot The S*#T - Ghosts, Cryptids & Questionable Opinions

Grab a drink, pull up a chair and join us for our first supernatural shoot the s*#t episode! Not our usual format, just us chatting all things paranormal.

Other creators mentioned in the episode:

• Morbid Podcast
• Ghost Bunny
• Theories of the Third Kind
• Two Girls One Ghost
• Mr Ballen

Bonus episode! It’s bloody boiling in Britain so here’s a bonus episode because it’s too hot to leave the house! This one was a listener request so we’re stepping into the towering walls of Shrewsbury Prison, also known as The Dana, one of Britain’s most infamous and allegedly haunted prisons.

From Victorian punishment and executions to shadow figures, whispered voices and yet another Grey Lady, we explore the prison’s paranormal reputation, but are the hauntings supernatural or psychological?

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Sources & further reading:

https://www.shrewsburyprison.com

https://www.shrewsburyprison.com/blogs/

https://www.youtube.com/c/KalaniGhostHunter

The Ghost Bunny Podcast

We received some questions following episode 005 about the Hat man so we decided to explore one of the most terrifying and mysterious experiences reported around the world, sleep paralysis.

After Martin shared his chilling encounter with the Hat Man back in episode 005 we decided to dive deeper into the phenomenon itself.

Sources & further reading:

Dr Michael Breus Sleep Doctor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JVWjLheaJg

Brain Book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TWijdJddrc&t=41s

The Cleveland Clinic: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-you-should-know-about-sleep-paralysis-and-sleep-demons

https://www.tiktok.com/@paulinejchoii/video/7480709508294135086

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In this episode of Spooky UK we dive into two chilling tales rooted in British folklore and paranormal mystery. Helen explores the legend of Mother Shipton’s Cave, one of England’s oldest and most fascinating folklore sites steeped in prophecy, superstition and strange happenings that have captivated visitors for centuries. Meanwhile, Martin investigates the terrifying cryptid know as The Owl Man, a winged humanoid said to stalk the sies of Cornwall.

So dim the lights, settle in and join us for another journey into the strange and supernatural.

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Fancy visiting Mother Shipton's Cae? Check out mothershipton.co.uk