30 East Drive The Black monk house SCAM or REAL? 

I lived on East Drive for years and it's locally known that the owners came up with the idea to make up a back story and rent out to pay the mortgage (not just that house but other properties), you've got to ask yourself WTF would a monk be doing living in a residential street. It's all BS and all the times that we used to see people turning up we'd just laugh and think a fool is easily parted from his money.

So true, I absolutely agree and have wondered for years why 30 east drive was considered to be a hot spot for paranormal investigation when no one ever leaves with any real evidence.

Due to it being run as a business and the amount of money being made, I wondered if the house had been rigged with hidden speakers and other devices for effect.

I was kicked off the 30 East drive Facebook group for saying so.

Glad you made this video. I went in 2015 and to me something didn't sit right about the whole setup to be honest. So I scoured for anything from the Pritchard family, nothing. The Black Monk and the Well? There's no historical evidence to back any of it up. I didn't experience anything in the house apart from a general creepiness that I think just comes from the nature of the house and it being such a throwback in terms of decor. I'm not saying there's nothing there at all but even back in 2015 it was a circus as you rightly described.

Micheal I have only just found your video / channel. I have to say, I absolutely one hundred percent agree with every word you have said, in fact, it is almost like I would say it. I have with another couple of guys, been carrying out paranormal investigations for many years. Like yourself, I didn’t believe or disbelieve, in the paranormal. As a group of three, we carried out honest investigations, and as a result of that, we’re often invited to investigate private dwellings, where we were able to provide reassurance, that no paranormal activity existed, as it was usually the case……it didn’t. Like yourself, we travelled up one evening to 30 East Drive, (from West Sussex), and this was on the Wednesday before the filming on the Friday, by Most Haunted. This episode of course featured the great Paul O’ Grady. I have to say, we spent from 18:30 that evening, to 07:00 the next morning, and what were our findings? A big fat zero, nothing, and you are right, it is very easy to get carried away, with being in a location that allegedly has so much going for it, but for us…..it did nothing. I would further add, to what you say about the money making venues, yes all this is as we found to be very true, and as such would not encourage or entertain such bookings. Also, there are now many outlets, mainly online, which will relieve you of your hard earned cash, to buy a whole host of equipment to enhance your ghost hunting experience. Generally, if someone makes an enquiry to our small group, we would invite them along to an investigation, and suggest basic kit, a pair of easily made divining rods, a compass, a digital camera and a digital recorder with downloadable files. And of course, the all important note book to record your findings. All the best in your investigations, if your are still doing so 👍.

I caught a few things on cam at that house, I had nearly every angle covered. Some weird fast moving shadow in front of the bathroom. Also some other visual anomalies. Also some knocks and taps. The knocking at like 2am from the other side of the house not connected to the neighbours shit me up. Still, even after all that, I want more to prove the place is haunted. Something that jumps out and leaves no doubt. I agree, an amazing amount of money being made, but I still think there's something about that house. A very heavy, electric atmosphere. Interesting to hear your take on this.

Fully agree with you, we stayed over night and nothing at all. It's an absolute money making scam. Save your money and sit in McDonalds, more things go on in there!!! Great video.

It’s possible that something terrible did happen to that family. It could of been a poltergeist. Wasn’t there a little girl in the house with the original family that had all the issues? From what I understand poltergeists don’t usually stick around for very long. So what ever was there was like a firework. It burned hot for a short amount of time and then burned out.

I was just scouting RU-vid for East Drive investigations and see this and I'm sat here speechless listening to you. You are a legend my friend. I've just subscribed to your honest channel.

As someone who's still very much on the fence about these things, I really appreciate your honesty. It's rare to find a paranormal investigator on RU-vid who is so sincere and up-front about their findings and opinions. Just subscribed :)

Definitely glad I went, haunted or not. It’s a much more fun experience to go in believing and seeing the house so preserved is a cool part of recent history

I’m glad I found this video, I was planning to go soon. Got the bug after being in Newsham park hospital and caught a woman singing over us talking. I’ve always been interested in the paranormal but at £60 pp and an additional £10 to sleep over I’m glad I’ve found this video. Great timing after just watching carols faked video where you can hear her whispering “shut up they can hear you,” to her friend that was with her even though she claimed to be alone. No one has ever caught as much footage as carol did even within the first 10 minutes of her video. It’s a shame because it takes away the authenticity of all ghost hunts. Think I’ll look for somewhere else to go. Such a shame ChinglenHall is closed to public because I would love to go there

I found this really interesting, thank you for your honesty. I’ve always been a bit unsure of that place tbh. I’ve just subscribed with you .👍

Couldn’t agree with you more. I grew up in a haunted house. A detached council house in Somerset, just like any ordinary house really. We lived there from 1998-2014. Except from a few knocks and bangs, things turning on like taps etc, it wasn’t that bad. However, once my younger sisters reached their teenage years, things got really bad. Furniture being throw, shadow figures, Erie moans and groans, footsteps and doors being slammed. On a few occasions one of my sister got slapped on the back, and a red hand print was visible. This happened for a period of around 4-5 years. Then one day a lightbulb smashed for no reason, and activity significantly decreased. We recently contacted the new occupants, and they have experienced odd things, bangs and knocks but nothing to the extent of what we witnessed. I firmly believe that was the case at 30 east drive. Like you said, it’s all a money making circus now. Stories get out, and people add a little extra on each time. The caretaker is probably in on it too, after all she must get something out of doing it. Keep up the good work. 👍

My house has a modern looking chap in what looks like 80s style who comes and goes by a window that was a door when I first bought the place. I see him possible twice a year tops. The truly scary thing is he almost looks real

Thanks for telling the truth about these scammers. You Rock!! It makes paranormal investigators look like idiots, but there is a lot of honest paranormal investigators that deserve the credit for what they do. 🇿🇦

WOW you came up in my recommendations and I absolutely, totally agree with you. I can’t stand the fake paranormal channels because THEY ARE IN IT FOR THE MONEY 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

It's owned by a film maker enough said could easily set things up in there and most haunted has been prove. To be fake

Medieval English would incomprehensible to our modern ear, and vice versa, yet many who investigate continue to use modern parlance. Yet we expect the Black monk to comprehend.

Done the Ram inn alone got nothing , never done east drive and live in the north west , refreshing for the honesty I get called for it , good video

Agreed. I have been there twice. And enough said about Carol next door, who is employed by the owner, who is also the producer of the film.

I have been here with my team east and north Yorkshire paranormal. Nothing happened..I think at one point perhaps there was a poltergeist years ago but now nothing but risidual energy, actually the house felt quite welcoming x

One of the Yorkshire pages on Facebook just posted an article about the house. I scrolled through the comments where there were a bunch of people from the street and round about. They were all saying they’ve never seen or heard anything there. One lady said she went to school with Diane. And used to go to the house regularly just a couple of years before it all kicked off. They used to see her in the supermarket for a while after it all hit the news but then suddenly she was gone and they never saw her again. I guess we’ll never know what really went on but I think what’s going on now is a scam.

great video and very honest, i agree with what your saying im going to say i agree there is something there but i feel the activity caught by most haunted and paranormal lockdown could be just a sign that the spirit or spirits are pissed off with people constantly being there disturbing them and if there is something demonic there as ive heard in the past they like to lurk and do things in its own time

Hi Michael, new subscriber. I’d be interested to know what books you’ve written? I got riddled in by that really haunted dude. I’ve finally seen the 💡 light hope though. I’ve had my suspicions about East Drive for a while like. Ever since most haunted did a live episode and totally proved how much they lie. By the way I’m from Leeds. East Drive is Pontefract. It’s a little pit village. Nothing to do with us. 🙏🏼

The voice of reason. Thanks for saying what others think. Well done mate.

I think you are less likey to see a ghost when you want too. That spiritual event happen randomly not at Will. I've seen two ghosts in my life. Both Randomly.

I have only just found this! As a team, we have been to many locations. Some had notable results, others nothing. This location, our experiences and thoughts echo yours. We have had first hand experience with scams inadvertently becoming part of them ourselves until we realised what was going on and pulled out! We found there was a common pattern. These locations command more money for a group of ten individuals to hire, for a night at £80 a head, than they would receive renting out at half the hire cost for a whole month. I classed this investigation as "The 70s Museum".

Spoken from the heart, straight talking, subscribed 👍

Sorry, but I'd have to see for my own peace of mind. However, I do kind of believe what you're saying .The horror story has been going on for such a long time now. Who knows what ro believe. Thank you for your input. My friend takes care, stay safe, and stay scared 😱 👻 ❤

A lot of these places “ supposedly haunted “ are just making money for the owners, even some of these haunted museums, not all but most. I’m also a sceptic. I’ve subscribed I like your honesty and take on this.

Probably the best video on the subject Ive watched and addresses most of the issues I have . Thank you

Subbed channel. You look like you have some good content. Mental health I noticed which is very close to my heart.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

This is a great assesment from what seems an honest guy. So refreshing to watch. It seems you enjoy what you are doing and you do it right, keep it going. 👍👍

Stumbled across your video randomly, I do like watching paranormal videos, but I'll be honest a lot of the East drive videos seemed disappointing because nothing seemed to happen in them. From what you have said it sounds like they have got a sweet deal going, so they will never give that up.

Hi Michael i also visited East Drive in 2018 and stayed over just us 2 as everyone else chickened out and left around 3 am. I have just seen your Video and have to agree with you the place is over run with Groups around 15 or more at a time which makes it impossible to do anything Scientifically Paranormal. In all Honesty during our time alone the only unusual event was in the little girls bedroom i asked for the door to open and surprisingly it opened. Now whether this was paranormal or not i doubt. but absolutely nowt else happened. (ITS AN OVER HYPED MONEY MAKING JOKE) I was down stairs on my own doing a vigil and NOWT. And the only thing i got from the Coal shed was frost bite lol. Nice to see you telling it as it is that its just a Money Making Scam. I have subscribed to your channel so hopefully will be leaving a comment at some point. Regards Martin Nottingham.

Yeap the house next door is the control hub 15 TV screens camera & mic's in every room hidden gadgets, marbles getting shot out of a pipe (YOU NEVER KNOW )

Thanks for the advice. Was going there but not now. I got nothing the the ancient ram inn either. Scott, Sebastian, Florida.

Well done for telling as it is, you just burst my bubble on what I thought about that house and your totally bang on in what your saying , there's to many carols in this game. Two minutes ago I was commenting on how I was more of a big fan of the house rather than the investigators themselves and just bye accident I ended up here and you just totally flipped my script my friend. Americans call them Karen's we should call ours carols.? Good luck in your investigations.

Great video Michael tyvm, I've heard of stag and hen do's going along lol. When places like this become money makers for myself they lose credibility

I always find it suspicious ,that ghost only seem to haunt places where there's money changing hands I watched a program on TV till early hours about this place ,where the neighbour wouldn't enter it ,when asked why she didn't move ,she replied the demon in the house would follow her ,and it wasn't fair to take that to another property , She didn't mention about if you give me a few quid I go il go in ,she aslo didn't mention she was the cleaner ,infact they had another guy who said he was the caretaker ,I found it strange that she had the keys to the place The other strange thing is the house has been left in a 1970s deco ,but someone has also thought it needed a brand new combi boiler ,maybe they thought the ghost needed good heating for them long Yorkshire winter nights

Do you think what most haunted caught was aload of bull ?

Lol sorry to say this but it's in Pontefract not Leeds. Which is apart of Wakefield District. I've wanted to go for years. But I would never pay that much to stay anywhere even Chillingham Castle. I think there too much hype about this house. I think Black monk left years ago. After Mrs Pritchard spent the rest of her life living there. If the ghost were that bad she wouldnt of.

No disrespect, but if someone wants to go there, that’s up to them. They’re not hurting anyone, no one is forced to go. Also there are plenty of warehouses and abandoned places that could house the homeless. I’m not having a pop at you, but just because it’s not done your way, doesn’t mean it’s wrong. I will watch some of your videos now because you sound genuine!! 🤣

Thankyou so much for your honest nature, I have always wondered about that home and now I feel at ease knowing it’s all crap, I was actually thinking myself that why would the monk want to hang around all these years having people coming in day after day with the same question, anyone would get sick of that lol.

Michael I am glad I came across this post. I was so close to getting myself and a group to go to this place. And more so thank you all for your comments etc on this. That's £85 I have saved myself. Would have loved to know if they had some kind of set up in the loft.

I personally don’t think it’s haunted but my sister wants us to go. It might be fun to visit just to have a look.

Appreciate your honesty I’m part of a team of investigators.

I think he was there but when the family moved out he moved on, its now used as a tourest spot, further more the owner makes more on the groups than a family living there

Really appreciate an honest view from a person who believes in the paranormal. Thank you

Brilliant review good on you for being so truthful good for you 👍

I thought when most haunted went there it was total bull shit Karl being dragged up stairs was like a comedy 🎭 I don’t think there’s anything in that house at all

Off in Dec its a place i am not expecting anything , just somewhere i need to go as a paranormal investigator

I would agree with you - this is one of those places that maybe once had activity but even the ghosts wouldn't be staying around to deal with the shit that goes on day after day and week after week. It's done and dusted in there.

Have you done one of these videos on the Ostrich Inn i think its called in Colnbrook? where wealthy travellers used to be murdered, they were put in a certain room where they would be tipped out of the bed into a room below and murdered

You want something genuine ? Plan a trip to the Ostrich Inn, Colnbrook, Berkshire. It is steeped in history about travellers that were murdered by the owners of the inn. I know people that worked in the restaueant andbar areas that had weird shit happening.

Sorry a bit late but great video mate, just discovered your channel and subscribed and liked!! Yeah it's totally a money-making scam, first saw this nonsense on an old Arthur C Clarke programme in the 80's, world of weird shite or something, and believed it at the time until I realised the young Mum interviewed probably just wanted a better house from the Council!!! MrGrey stayed there relatively recently and didn't see a damn thing. Will catch up on your previous videos and keep up the good work.

Great vid mate! I was beginning to think the same thing and was planning on going 👍

Believe me I have seen a black shadow monk in the past but not at 30 East drive... I live in Scotland and I saw the black shadow monk at one of my old houses..... I was standing in my house looking out my window the next thing I saw was this black shadow monk hovering down my drive way coming towards my front door.. Also used to get a lot of activitie in the house also.. I tried to dismiss what I saw but what I saw was genuine

We went! Something did happen, twice! It was strange 🤔 I won't lie. But I see you're little points

I find once a haunted location has lots of people going through it consistently that has an effect and dissipates the haunting. It’s a strange thing ‘hauntings’ as a place I used to go had a very active spirit where many people shared in the phenomenon as it would produce responsive knocking that was varied and correct every time. When I went (and I went many times and stayed over night twice) was at the peak of activity. Now the people that go hardly experience anything. This is why I think things change. What once was will not always be, energy doesn’t die but changes form.

Been there done that. Tital rubbish, i am a paranormal investigator of 52 years, been all over the world, this place a scam. People be warned.

Good video thanks for posting. I’m a sceptic and know nothing about the history of the house, but has anyone asked the neighbours if they’ve any experiences; because surely the ghost would be in both parts of the building

I have a copy of When The Lights Went Out, 💘 the film 🎥 Thanks for making this video, your obviously a very level headed chap. I love 💘 a ghost story but far too down to earth to take it seriously. You have certainty saved me a wasted journey.

🙌👏👏👏. ITS A HUGE SCAM! The sooner people realize?…… the better.

Well done wot truth you are sayin.people makin money 💰. Jog on

Everyones experience is different

The address is real just because some don't experience things doesn't mean it doesn't happen

I got blocked by their Facebook page because i said ghosts are everywhere so theres no point paying to go to a haunted house.

U need to watch Adam mark in East drive.and ghost theory rhsy went to East drive

Don't need to rig them properties you can hear your neighbour turn over in bed. Pontefract has history, like all other places in England and the rest of the UK not all of them are haunted.

The people who are making money off that house are rolling in it and youre right they let too many people in all at one time 1 group upstairs and 1 downstairs if i had paid a lot of money to go there i would be extremely angry that theres another group in there never mind another person but a whole god damn group!! Thats what stopped me from ever wanting to go its ridiculous and they let loads of groups in at one time because they dont care about the house or your experience they care about the money and thats it

Yuup I think it's fake to carl from most haunted proved that

Spirits come and go every where is haunted.just call out.some spirits dont want to play with certain people.also they might not be there

The people that makes some of the abandoned houses videos make one after the other and the headline is always oh it was so haunted we had to leave and couldn't go back or something like that and I have to wonder how every house they go to is so haunted and sometimes the story they tell is a lie about the people who used to live there to make it special. I hate when people lie to me. Thank you for being honest!!

Good to hear your take on it, and I totally agree, I was a guide at Chingle Hall in Lancashire in the 70s and it cost 30p for an hours guided tour of the hall, which was built in 1260, it cost nothing to stay the night, and I didn't believe in ghosts until I went there, but my mind was soon changed, it was a remarkable place sadly now closed to the public, but the things I witnessed there over a twenty year period will always stay with me.

I was the local Police Sgt. Prior to the making of the film I heard nothing about this house being haunted. After the movies released nothing but!

May I just say the most famous man that walked the face of the earth, ‘Jesus’ who cast out demons. As a believer, I do know that what people think are spirits of the dead /ghosts, the Holy Bible say these are familiar spirits, these are demons. Demons can shape shift & mimic the dead persons voice, even a priest who do exorcisms, will tell you this. The Holy Bible says in Proverbs 11:27 those who seek evil, evil will come”. One way you will know where there is a demon/s (not ghost) by playing worship songs that magnify God/Jesus such as Sinach on RU-vid. Demons cannot bare the name of Jesus or God, they know that even saying “the name of Jesus” is higher than other names. Demons know the one true faith, as lucifer & a third of heavens angels were kicked out of heaven. Demons know there’s power in the name of Jesus, they also know there’s power in the blood of Jesus, that’s why anyone seeking evil, either doing paranormal stuff like seances, Ouija boards, tarot, cards, evp’s , mediums, clairvoyants, must plead the blood of Jesus over themselves & pray Psalm 91. People may not realise doing any sort of paranormal stuff, opens gateways for these demons to enter. Demons then attach themselves to people through this stuff. If people are faced with a demon, as a born again believer in Jesus & the Holy Spirit lives inside my heart, I have been given authority over ALL powers of darkness, bcos of Jesus death on the cross but rose from the dead & lives forevermore. You must Speak with authority point at the demon (even better if you can identify it’s name, as they all have names) say “ I BIND YOU & Command YOU TO LEAVE ME & NEVER RETURN & RETURN BACK TO THE ABYSS WHERE YOU CAME FROM IN JESUS NAME.

Well done mate-just a hint-The loch Ness monster is a tourist trap also

agree 100% exactly my experience too..cash cow..a tick off for an investigator..nothing more

I went there not a lot of activity

Well i was looking at going in December but after watching this i don't think i will bother. My concern was the amount of people on this tour and not being able to distinguish the sounds between human or spirit. Thanks for your honest review and if you could recommend a better place to visit instead that would be great.

30 East Drive is probably not the most haunted house on East Drive let alone the UK, as for the woman next door, well let's say I wouldn't trust her, she comes across to me as fake as the house, she tells the stories like words from a script, which of course they are. I also strongly suspect that a lot of the noises in the house are from next door. I also have a theory that there could be some hidden doorway in the attic to enter and exit the two houses.

If it was that badly haunted why hasn't it been exorcised? Has a priest ever visited

Micheal how do I reach out to you? Mate got a email? Or anything? Let me know cheers I I have a story and a few suggestions chris.

I’ve just been watching various folk going in. I agree is a money machine. And I believe in the paranormal. Well said!!

Wonder how much they've made from ghost tours ten times the price of the house

Oh gutted, we are meant to be going in December ( if not cancelled )

Good watch made me realise I’m not gona b investigating here Thanks An what are your views on the Ram inn?? Would love to hear back I’ve been twice an going for a 3rd time Not seen anything as yet.. apart from hearing a cat which I’m Questioning.. The owner has said we def caught paranormal cat.. as seen from CCTV footage EVPS… ..

Who pays the rent on this worlds most haunted house, (Mugs do), and who pays the electric bills, (Mugs do), I myself would never pay to go to a house that is supposed to be haunted, that alone rings bells of a fishy nature, that is a big rip off to me. Most Haunted team have been there, and that show is a big no no too. Dereck Achorah destroyed that show for me. The Monk in this joint is more likely to be Bob Monkhouse. Do not believe in this place people, and it is better to use your £50 quid on something you can see and touch rather than pay to watch nothing at all. The feeling you get going into this house is anxiety not oppression.

Good review buddy 👍

80 pound a night monday to thursday they make more on groups than a family

Carol is actually my great aunt and the amount of stories she’s told me from when i was younger. I cant wait to turn 16 so i can go into the house myself and really enjoy the expierience

Thank you for your honesty and I have to agree. This place is haunted by Chinese whispers only! The money making in this industry is destroying the genuine reputation. Thanks for keeping it real and geuine. Hope to see you doing more of this content 😊

This is like playing Solitaire blindfolded.

I haven't watched this whole video, but respectfully in response to the title, 30 East Drive (back in the day) was no doubt indeed haunted! As We can see in the film that was based on a true story #WhenTheLightsWentOut , the priest exorcised the home! What We've all got to bare in mind, is that the 60s-70s was a vulnerable time for most people, and now that We have cutting edge technology, the people of past times know how We can film them and probably are afraid to show their true colours on camera! Now of days, spiritual beings require different types of energies to become active in the realm of Our world today! That's just My opinion and theory! Anyways, I am going to watch the video now! 😉👍

thanks for this im in teem and i feel is dark and heavy place really think hers somthing very dark in that house

I don't believe that house is haunted,and I certainly don't believe the woman next door she's in on the scam

Every single team who investigated this house that I have watched got NOTHING