The UK's Most Haunted Graveyards, Ghost Stories & Paranormal History with Dr. Kate Cherrell

Are graveyards truly haunted—or are they simply places where history refuses to die? In this fascinating episode of Dairyland Frights, John welcomes Dr. Kate Cherrell, paranormal historian, author, investigator, and creator of Burials & Beyond. Kate has spent years researching Britain's haunted history, Victorian Spiritualism, ghost lore, cemeteries, and folklore. Together they explore some of the most haunted graveyards in the United Kingdom, discuss Kate's own terrifying experiences inside a genuinely haunted house, debate famous paranormal cases like the Enfield Poltergeist and Highgate Vampire, and uncover why Britain's ancient cemeteries continue to fascinate ghost hunters around the world. From Dracula's Whitby inspiration to Edinburgh's infamous Mackenzie Poltergeist, this episode blends history, folklore, and firsthand paranormal experiences into one unforgettable conversation. In This Episode Dr. Kate Cherrell's journey into paranormal history Growing up fascinated with cemeteries and ghost stories Kate's terrifying haunted house experiences Shadow figures, footsteps, and unexplained phenomena Why haunted houses affect families differently The Enfield Poltergeist: fact vs. fiction The Black Monk of Pontefract The Conjuring House discussion Scientific investigation vs. paranormal belief Britain's fascinating cemetery traditions Victorian burial customs Plague pits beneath London Dracula and Whitby's haunted churchyard Highgate Cemetery and the legendary vampire Greyfriars Kirkyard and the Mackenzie Poltergeist Britain's most haunted graveyards Why cemeteries preserve history as much as they preserve the dead Kate's favorite cemetery in England Her books Begotten and Memorials to the Dead Featured Guest Dr. Kate Cherrell: click on to learn more Paranormal historian, author, researcher, investigator, and creator of Burials & Beyond, Kate specializes in: British folklore Haunted history Victorian Spiritualism Cemeteries Ghost lore Paranormal investigations Historic hauntings She is also the author of: Begotten Memorials to the Dead Haunted Locations Discussed Whitby, England St. Mary's Churchyard Highgate Cemetery Greyfriars Kirkyard Edinburgh Binham Priory St. Nicholas Churchyard East Drive (Black Monk of Pontefract) Aldgate plague pits London Bristol Arnos Vale Cemetery Why You'll Love This Episode If you enjoy: Haunted cemeteries Ghost stories Paranormal investigations British folklore Haunted history Victorian Spiritualism Dracula Haunted houses Shadow people Historical mysteries Cemetery history then this episode is one you won't want to miss. Memorable Moments 👻 Kate recounts years of living with an unexplained shadow figure. 🏚️ The haunted house that changed her life forever. 🧛 The truth behind the Highgate Vampire legend. ⚰️ Why Britain's ancient cemeteries are unlike anywhere else in the world. 📚 How folklore and history become inseparable in haunted places. 🔦 Why good paranormal investigators should always try to debunk evidence first. Listen Now Whether you're a paranormal investigator, history enthusiast, or simply fascinated by ghost stories, this episode offers an unforgettable journey through Britain's haunted past. Subscribe to Dairyland Frights for weekly paranormal interviews, haunted history, cryptids, folklore, UFOs, ghost stories, and unexplained mysteries from Wisconsin, the Midwest, and around the world.