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On December the 11th, 2005, W.M.G.C. members conducted an overnight investigation of the Tudor House Inn, Warwick, in the presence of an I.T.V. film crew.
An initial – exploratory - visit was paid to the Tudor House last Summer by (then) group member Frazer Smith and Dean Steadman. While searching for a suitable venue for a proposed Central T.V. documentary in late 2004, Steve Chew re-approached the site’s owners who kindly agreed to allow an investigation.
The building itself has a considerable supernatural reputation. Built in the early 17th Century, the site is said to be haunted by a ghost known as ‘Jennifer’, who announces her presence by switching lights on and off, rattling iron gates and creating eerie feelings in a number of rooms. Footsteps and the sound of singing have been heard in the main bar and a visiting psychic allegedly detected the spirits of two children on the premises.
One burly 6 ft builder who rented a room one night was apparently found outside, crying on the bonnet of his car – having fled the building in terror!! He wouldn’t say what he had experienced, but allegedly had to spend the rest of the night sleeping in the same room as the (male) owner of the inn!!
Despite the buildings ghostly heritage, our visit appeared to pass very quietly indeed. Only one potential happening occurred during the stay, when researcher Len Jackson reported hearing a sound – akin to a ‘hiccup’ – in a corridor near the hotel reception area…
Our investigation notes for the event concerned ran as below:
Date Of Visit: 11th / 12th December 2005.
Duration Of Visit: Approx. 7.5 hours.
Time of Arrival: Approx. 9.00 p.m.
Present:
Investigative Team - Leonard Jackson, Steve Chew and Nick Duffy. Also, for part of the investigation - Tudor House Manager ‘Sweetie’ and I.T.V. Film Crew x 3 persons.
For the duration of the night, three paying guests are housed in rooms situated on the 2nd Floor landing.
Aims / Inv. Process:
General investigation of property, mainly focussing on sections of building noted as being of particular relevance / importance regarding the alleged paranormal history of the site. Investigation procedure incorporating:
1st person audio / visual observation.
(b) Static (area based) audio / visual recording, incorporating standard / night shot camera’s.
(c) General temperature recording. (Incorporating ‘ambient’ devices).
(d) Trigger objects – listed below:
*12” tall mannequin figure – positioned on table in Restaurant area of building.
*Cross – outlined on white paper – on small, corner window ledge of Mary Tudor Bedroom.
*Childrens chiming ball – situated on dresser in Mary Tudor Bedroom.
*Bible – placed on chair at top of Bar Room Stairs.
Brief Investigation Notes:
*9.00 p.m. – W.M.G.C. members arrive at site. Speak with Tudor House staff and gather general data concerning alleged haunting of site.
*10.00 p.m. – I.T.V. Crew arrive. Begin with filming external views of building, followed by ‘interview’ sessions – in Main Bar Area - with group members.
*11.30 a.m. – I.T.V. crew film group members setting up investigative equipment in Mary Tudor Bedroom.
Camera (utilising night shot capacity) positioned in (door / main window) corner of bedroom, facing – diagonally – towards small, corner window (on the ledge of which the ‘cross’ trigger object is positioned).
Thermometer and childrens ball situated on small dresser against corridor wall of room.
Door to M. T. Room locked at 12.15 a.m.
*Approx. 12.30 a.m. – I.T.V. Crew leave building.
*1.00 a.m. – video recording session in Mary Tudor Bedroom finishes. (At this point in the morning, ‘Sweetie’ retires for the night to Room 5 on the First Floor landing).
*1.15 a.m. to 2.00 a.m. – Group members conduct vigil on staircase between Restaurant area and 1st Floor Landing.
During this period:
Video recording session running in Main Bar Area. Camera facing up Bar stairs to 1st Floor area.
*2.10 to 3.00 a.m. – Group members conduct vigil in Bar Area.
During this period:
Camera 1: positioned on 2nd Floor Landing, looking towards Room 10 area.
Camera 2: positioned on 1st Floor Landing, facing upstairs towards 2nd Floor Area.
Camera 3: positioned in Restaurant Area, facing rear of property.
At approx. 2.49 a.m. Len Jackson walking along Reception Area corridor (going to retrieve camera 3 from Restaurant Area) when he hears loud ‘hiccup’ type noise. Cannot find source of sound and admits that the experience causes him to be momentarily reticent to enter Restaurant Area.
*3.00 a.m. to 4.00 a.m. – Group conduct vigil in Mary Tudor Bedroom.
During this period:
Video recording sessions in Main Bar Area. Camera 1 situated on Bar Balcony – 1st Floor level – filming down towards great fireplace end of room.
Camera 2 positioned facing Bar Stairs.
*4.30 a.m. – Group leave site.
Conclusions / Summary:
Nothing of an obvious ‘paranormal’ nature was detected during our visit. The only event of any potential significance was Len Jacksons experience at 2.49 a.m. in the Reception Area Corridor.
Temperatures within the building dropped steadily by 1.5 degrees during the course of the stay.
Doc Ends.
The resulting I.T.V. documentary – produced as an episode of the popular ‘Central Extra’ series – aired on Tuesday, January 10th (06).
Best wishes to all,
The W.M.G.C.
On December the 11th, 2005, W.M.G.C. members conducted an overnight investigation of the Tudor House Inn, Warwick, in the presence of an I.T.V. film crew.
An initial – exploratory - visit was paid to the Tudor House last Summer by (then) group member Frazer Smith and Dean Steadman. While searching for a suitable venue for a proposed Central T.V. documentary in late 2004, Steve Chew re-approached the site’s owners who kindly agreed to allow an investigation.
The building itself has a considerable supernatural reputation. Built in the early 17th Century, the site is said to be haunted by a ghost known as ‘Jennifer’, who announces her presence by switching lights on and off, rattling iron gates and creating eerie feelings in a number of rooms. Footsteps and the sound of singing have been heard in the main bar and a visiting psychic allegedly detected the spirits of two children on the premises.
One burly 6 ft builder who rented a room one night was apparently found outside, crying on the bonnet of his car – having fled the building in terror!! He wouldn’t say what he had experienced, but allegedly had to spend the rest of the night sleeping in the same room as the (male) owner of the inn!!
Despite the buildings ghostly heritage, our visit appeared to pass very quietly indeed. Only one potential happening occurred during the stay, when researcher Len Jackson reported hearing a sound – akin to a ‘hiccup’ – in a corridor near the hotel reception area…
Our investigation notes for the event concerned ran as below:
Date Of Visit: 11th / 12th December 2005.
Duration Of Visit: Approx. 7.5 hours.
Time of Arrival: Approx. 9.00 p.m.
Present:
Investigative Team - Leonard Jackson, Steve Chew and Nick Duffy. Also, for part of the investigation - Tudor House Manager ‘Sweetie’ and I.T.V. Film Crew x 3 persons.
For the duration of the night, three paying guests are housed in rooms situated on the 2nd Floor landing.
Aims / Inv. Process:
General investigation of property, mainly focussing on sections of building noted as being of particular relevance / importance regarding the alleged paranormal history of the site. Investigation procedure incorporating:
1st person audio / visual observation.
(b) Static (area based) audio / visual recording, incorporating standard / night shot camera’s.
(c) General temperature recording. (Incorporating ‘ambient’ devices).
(d) Trigger objects – listed below:
*12” tall mannequin figure – positioned on table in Restaurant area of building.
*Cross – outlined on white paper – on small, corner window ledge of Mary Tudor Bedroom.
*Childrens chiming ball – situated on dresser in Mary Tudor Bedroom.
*Bible – placed on chair at top of Bar Room Stairs.
Brief Investigation Notes:
*9.00 p.m. – W.M.G.C. members arrive at site. Speak with Tudor House staff and gather general data concerning alleged haunting of site.
*10.00 p.m. – I.T.V. Crew arrive. Begin with filming external views of building, followed by ‘interview’ sessions – in Main Bar Area - with group members.
*11.30 a.m. – I.T.V. crew film group members setting up investigative equipment in Mary Tudor Bedroom.
Camera (utilising night shot capacity) positioned in (door / main window) corner of bedroom, facing – diagonally – towards small, corner window (on the ledge of which the ‘cross’ trigger object is positioned).
Thermometer and childrens ball situated on small dresser against corridor wall of room.
Door to M. T. Room locked at 12.15 a.m.
*Approx. 12.30 a.m. – I.T.V. Crew leave building.
*1.00 a.m. – video recording session in Mary Tudor Bedroom finishes. (At this point in the morning, ‘Sweetie’ retires for the night to Room 5 on the First Floor landing).
*1.15 a.m. to 2.00 a.m. – Group members conduct vigil on staircase between Restaurant area and 1st Floor Landing.
During this period:
Video recording session running in Main Bar Area. Camera facing up Bar stairs to 1st Floor area.
*2.10 to 3.00 a.m. – Group members conduct vigil in Bar Area.
During this period:
Camera 1: positioned on 2nd Floor Landing, looking towards Room 10 area.
Camera 2: positioned on 1st Floor Landing, facing upstairs towards 2nd Floor Area.
Camera 3: positioned in Restaurant Area, facing rear of property.
At approx. 2.49 a.m. Len Jackson walking along Reception Area corridor (going to retrieve camera 3 from Restaurant Area) when he hears loud ‘hiccup’ type noise. Cannot find source of sound and admits that the experience causes him to be momentarily reticent to enter Restaurant Area.
*3.00 a.m. to 4.00 a.m. – Group conduct vigil in Mary Tudor Bedroom.
During this period:
Video recording sessions in Main Bar Area. Camera 1 situated on Bar Balcony – 1st Floor level – filming down towards great fireplace end of room.
Camera 2 positioned facing Bar Stairs.
*4.30 a.m. – Group leave site.
Conclusions / Summary:
Nothing of an obvious ‘paranormal’ nature was detected during our visit. The only event of any potential significance was Len Jacksons experience at 2.49 a.m. in the Reception Area Corridor.
Temperatures within the building dropped steadily by 1.5 degrees during the course of the stay.
Doc Ends.
The resulting I.T.V. documentary – produced as an episode of the popular ‘Central Extra’ series – aired on Tuesday, January 10th (06).
Best wishes to all,
The W.M.G.C.
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