One of the most haunted homes in the United Kingdom has parted with its front door and that very door is now on display at Stoke Haunted Museum for you to see today!
A piece of paranormal history in the heart of the midlands the 30 East Drive door was once nestled in the unassuming streets of Pontefract, England.
But 30 East Drive is no ordinary property.
The home has gained infamy in the realm of paranormal investigations — the notorious 30 East Drive. This unassuming suburban home conceals a haunting that has perplexed skeptics and paranormal enthusiasts alike. Join us as we embark on a journey through the chilling events and inexplicable encounters that have surrounded this haunted abode.
The History of 30 East Drive
Built in the 1950s, 30 East Drive initially appeared as an ordinary, modest residence. However, it was in the 1960s that the Pritchard family, who resided in the house, began to experience a series of supernatural occurrences that would forever etch the property’s name into the annals of paranormal history.
Jean and Joe Pritchard, along with their teenage son Philip, became unwitting participants in a haunting that would soon capture international attention.
The haunting of the property revolves around a menacing figure known as the Black Monk of Pontefract. Witnesses have reported seeing a tall, shadowy figure wearing a black robe, often manifesting near the staircase or hovering over the bed of unsuspecting occupants. The entity’s eerie presence has left many visitors shaken to their core.
Objects have been known to move, be thrown or disappear entirely. Inexplicable occurrences have been captured on camera and many a tale has been weaved around this haunted abode.
So after all of those scary stories about this property owner of the museum Craig, his partner Gemma and a friend of there’s drove to go and pick up the front door of all things from the property. The door was going to be replaced after getting damaged but instead of throwing it out it’s now housed in the Haunted Museum in Stoke on Trent. Watch a video we shot at the museum quite some time ago now HERE.
Just going back to the property for a second, one of the most unsettling aspects of the haunting is the physical interactions experienced by those who enter 30 East Drive. Visitors have reported feeling an unseen force pushing, scratching, and even choking them. Deep, unexplained scratches appearing on the skin have left investigators perplexed and unnerved.
Electronic devices often malfunction in the presence of paranormal activity, and 30 East Drive is no exception. Cameras and recording equipment frequently fail or capture unexplainable static, distorted voices, and eerie whispers. These anomalies serve as compelling evidence of the supernatural forces dwelling within the property.
Over the years, numerous paranormal investigators and experts have explored 30 East Drive, seeking to validate the claims of its haunting. Notably, the Society for Psychical Research conducted extensive research, documenting the phenomena and corroborating the experiences of the Pritchard family. Their findings reinforced the haunted reputation of the house and attracted further investigations from various renowned organizations.
The haunted nature of 30 East Drive has not gone unnoticed in popular culture. The house has been featured in documentaries, television shows, and books, further fueling public interest in its chilling history. The legacy of the house has inspired numerous thrill-seekers and paranormal enthusiasts to embark on their own investigations, hoping to unravel the mysteries lurking within its walls.
30 East Drive also had a movie created about it. When the Lights Went Out is the story of a down-to-earth Yorkshire family and the malevolent spirit who turns their existence upside down. It was directed by Pat Holden, who grew up locally, and produced by Bil Bungay the latest owner of the property.
30 East Drive stands as a testament to the enigmatic world of the paranormal. Its unassuming exterior belies the inexplicable and chilling phenomena that have unfolded within its walls.
See the front door of one of the UK’s most haunted properties at the Haunted Museum Stoke.
A piece of paranormal history so iconic you’d expect to see it in Zak Bagans Haunted Museum in Vegas but this little artefact currently resides in our great city, right here in the Potteries.
