Ep 51. Most Haunted Extra: Peterborough Museum
- August 23, 2005
Most Haunted Extra: Peterborough Museum takes us to a place that is overflowing with history and paranormal activity. The museum is housed in a 16th-century mansion that was home to the Fitzwilliam family for over 300 years. The building also served as the city's hospital during World War I, and evidence of this time can still be seen in the basement. Most Haunted's sixth season takes the team on a tour of the museum, where they seek to uncover its dark past and the spirits that still inhabit it.
Karl Beattie, Yvette Fielding, Stuart Torevell, and the rest of the Most Haunted crew start their investigation with a tour of the building and its surroundings. They learn about the history of the Fitzwilliam family, including their links to the slave trade. The team also discovers that parts of the building were once used as a court and a debtors' prison. This information sets the tone for the rest of the investigation, as they seek to communicate with the spirits of those who suffered in these places.
As the investigation progresses, the team experiences a variety of paranormal activity. They capture numerous EVPs (Electronic Voice Phenomena) throughout the building, some of which seem to be intelligent responses to the team's questions. Footsteps and other unexplained noises are heard throughout the night, and some of the team members report feeling cold spots and areas of intense energy. Yvette even claims to have been touched by a spirit at one point.
One of the most intriguing areas of the museum is the basement, where the hospital was located during World War I. The team senses a lot of energy in this area, and they capture some of their most compelling evidence here. They hear a baby crying and capture unusual noises that seem to be coming from a room that was once used as a morgue. The team also captures an EVP of a child's voice, which sounds eerily out of place in this adult space.
Another interesting area of the museum is the courtroom, which the team visits around midnight. This is the time when some of the most intense activity seems to occur. The team captures multiple EVPs that seem to be coming from the judge's bench, where a former judge is said to have committed suicide. The team also senses a lot of energy around a chair that was once used for public hangings.
Throughout the investigation, the team relies heavily on their equipment to capture evidence of the paranormal. They use a variety of cameras, including night vision and infrared cameras, to capture footage of the building's dark corners and hallways. Their EVP recorder captures clear voices that seem to be in direct response to the team's questions. They also use EMF meters and temperature sensors to track any changes in the building's energy.
Overall, Most Haunted Extra: Peterborough Museum is a fascinating look at a place that is teeming with paranormal activity. The team's investigation uncovers a lot of evidence that suggests the building is still inhabited by spirits, some of whom seem to have a lot to say. The museum's mix of fascinating history and unsettling energy makes it a perfect setting for this eerie investigation.