The Black Monk of Pontefract: The World's Most Violent and Relentless Poltergeist

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East Drive, also known asThe Poltergeist House, is reputed to be one of the most haunted houses in the UK and has many similarities to the infamous Enfield Hauntings. The activity here has been so intense causing a family to abandon their home in the mid 1970's. Dubbed 'Mr Nobody' by the local press in 1968 - this poltergeist is recognised as being one of the most violent in European history. Jointhe team on our investigation here and discover for yourself if any of what has been documented is true or sensationalised. The spirits are unwelcoming and active and certainly make their presence known to all who set out to challenge them. The owner himself has never spent the night there, and has no intention of doing so any time soon, having personally witnessed ‘It’. There are beds but no bedding (so bring your own), a kettle but no breakfast, smells a little damp – not because of any leaks, but mainly because of the old well (down which the body of the executed monk and his victims are said to have been thrown) that sits directly under the house. This is occasionally mitigated by the dry heat from the (professionally maintained) central heating system when ’It’ chooses to leave it alone. This was just the beginning and nobody could ever have predicted how much they would endure over the next several years. A foam which was green in colour would come out of taps and toilets even though the water had been turned off, lights were turnedon and off repeatedly with no apparent fault. Cupboards would shake violently and objects around the house wereslashed. Pictures were shredded and plants mysteriously leapt out of their plant pot on many occasions. Furniture was known to move on its own, even heavy sideboards.

30 East Drive | Pontefract

Some haunting china dolls are still visible in the parents bedroomand the patterned carpet of the era still lies on the floor. However, it feels as if something dangerous and intimidating is about to happen. The whole estate where the house belongs has been damaged by the happenings at 30 East Drive and the spine-tingling reputation that it still holds to this day. We wont go too much into detail over what happened to Diane Pritchard for fear of power of suggestion and we suggest that you do not read too much detail on this property before you investigate it. We will then hopefully be able to have a fresher insight into what is going on. The film, 'When The Lights Went Out' was based purely on some of the terrifying experiences of this poor family.PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU AND YOUR GUESTS CAREFULLY READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS as set out in our HOUSE RULES/WAIVER as upon booking you/they agree to RELINQUISH ALL LEGAL RIGHTS to any kind of claim whatsoever pertaining to your visit, EVERYONE ENTERS 30 EAST DRIVE ENTIRELY AT THEIR OWN RISK. Please note that the house has 1 DOUBLE, 1 SINGLE and 1 SMALL SINGLE BED and YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR OWN BEDDING. Ghost Hunt overnight at one of the most haunted houses in Britain, 30 East Drive on the Chequerfield Estate in Pontefract whichis reputed to be haunted by one of the most violent poltergeists in the world.

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You will need to bring a sleeping bag, something to sleep on e.g. a camping bed/mattress and pillow with you. Banking details or Pay Pal request will be sent through when a date is penciled followed by a confirmation letter/receipt with detailed visiting information.The furniture is 70’s authentic (it was bought from charity shops locally as the original furniture was removed by the Pritchard family– as represented in the movie When the Lights Went Out– before they sold the property) as is the overall experience; the temperamental cooker is original and dishwashers didn’t exist in the 70’s, if you get the drift? Oh, and on one fairly recent occasion, the bed in the small room (Diane’s) was trashed by the poltergeist ( ‘Fred’) during a 3am loss of temper, so please bear this in mind when deciding to spend the night in this particular room. This unassuming building has become the focus for Yorkshire horror stories, people who have stayed here have been tormented by the infamous monk, who makes himself known very loudly to those who enter here. Abandoned for years there is a strange musty smell which you would expect after nobody has lived there. The house itself is unassuming and there are some artefacts which demonstrate that people have lived here as their home, it is a bit like entering a time warp where nothing has changed.

Paranormal investigator Nick Groff visit Black Monk House Paranormal investigator Nick Groff visit Black Monk House

Set in 1974 and based on the events that happened at 30 East Drive, Pontefract, 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 new owner of the property. If however you get a thrill from the idea of spending time in a 50’s build ex-council house in the unpredictable presence of one of the most terrifying poltergeists in history – be our guest. All you’ll need to do is pay something towards the maintenance of the property and respectfully abide by some rules. East Drive, Pontefract IS NOT a traditional guesthouse, Hotel, B&B or party venue – and the owner recommends that you DO NOT visit, especially if you are of a nervous disposition or have a heart condition. This is one B&B the owner DOESN'T recommend you stay in, it has that much history (and having witnessed events for himself) even he won't stay there. Owner Bil Bungay is an Ad man and film producer. When asked why he bought the most infamous haunted house in Europe? He said he had recently made a movie about the house called When the Lights Went Out and was looking for ways to promote the movie when the house came up for sale - and was cheap! This does not need to be booked in advance with us. You are able to decide when you arrive on the night whether you wish to sleepover.PLEASE NOTE: It is NOT possible to visit the house in groups larger than 4 without the support of a professional/speciali st organisation possessing liability insurance. I went on my first ghost hunt with Haunted Happenings at The Ancient Ram Inn and I will 100% be booking more. Even though we didn not have an awful lot of things happen during the tour, the staff were amazing and made everyone feel as ease. I have a huge new interest in the paranormal and this was the perfect trip to start with. The Ancient Ram Inn was very spooky to walk around and I liked the fact we had our own free time to explore. Both of the hosts were amazing and had a lot of knowledge and made us first timers feel more confident, thank you so much! Alternatively, if you would like to book over the phone then please call our Sales Team on 0115 9720570and they will be happy to help. Securing places by a deposit

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East Drive has 3 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 single and 1 small single in which the bed was oncenoisily destroyed by the poltergeist. A pastguest that has partially managed to spend the night in the small single room, once said to be Diane's bedroom, was pinned to the bed in a state of paralysis and terror.