Beyond Haunted UK: Ghosts, Mysteries & True Crime

The Hand of Glory: Britains Darkest Folklore Secret

In this episode of Beyond Haunted UK, Jamie explores one of the darkest and most unsettling objects in British folklore - the Hand of Glory. For centuries, thieves were said to carry a candle made from the severed hand of a hanged man into homes in the dead of night. Every sleeping person inside would be rendered completely helpless unable to wake, unable to move, unable to call out for as long as the flame burned. But this is more than a folk legend. A real, preserved Hand of Glory exists to this day, hidden for decades inside the wall of a cottage in North Yorkshire before being discovered in 1935. It still sits in Whitby Museum today. This episode traces the origins of the legend, the historical accounts of its use in real crimes, and the deeper question of what it tells us about the people who believed in it — and why that belief mattered. Rather than dismissing the legend as superstition, the episode reflects on what folklore reveals about fear, death, and the human need to make sense of a dangerous world. Topics include: Hand of Glory, British folklore, Whitby Museum, gallows history, folk magic, mandrake, paranormal history, dark history UK, and unexplained objects. Some footage and audio used in this episode is from a stock library intended to illustrate the themes and atmosphere discussed. It does not depict actual events or individuals unless a source is given. Where real images are used, sources will be credited within the video. Some visual elements may be generated using AI tools as part of the creative process. These are used for illustrative purposes only and do not represent real people or documented events. All other photos are the property of Beyond Haunted UK. Licence No: T220Xc Licence holder: Jamie Newman Sources: Hand photo By www.badobadop.co.uk - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=36864122 By Albertus Parvus Lucius - The Grimoire of Pope Honorius Grimorium Verum Petit Albert, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=93012064 hand diagram By Geekyroyalaficionado - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=77476534 pamflet By print maker: Pieter van der HeydenPieter Brueghel (I) (mentioned on object)Hieronymus Cock (mentioned on object) - https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-P-1884-A-7995, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=81331702 hand of glory image By to be checked - Dodoens, Rembert, 1583. Stirpium historiae pemptades sex sive libri XXX. Antverpiæ, ex officina Christophori Plantini. (scanned from Reprint 1979, Uitgeverij de Forel, Nieuwendijk (Netherlands)., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21709570 mandrake

The Highgate Vampire: Britains moment of madness!

In this filler episode of Beyond Haunted UK, Jamie explores one of the most compelling and unsettling chapters in modern British paranormal history — the Highgate Vampire. In the winter of 1969, residents near Highgate Cemetery in North London began reporting a dark figure moving silently between the graves. What followed was a wave of accounts, media frenzy, and a public panic that would see hundreds of people descend on the Victorian cemetery in the dead of night — torches in hand, searching for something they couldn't explain. This episode traces the full story — from the first quiet witness reports to the self-styled vampire hunters, the television appearances, and the extraordinary scenes that unfolded at the cemetery gates. But beyond the spectacle, it asks a deeper question: what does it say about us that so many people were willing to believe? Rather than offering easy answers, the episode reflects on the atmosphere of the era, the psychology of belief, and why Highgate Cemetery continues to unsettle visitors to this day. Topics include: Highgate Cemetery, the Highgate Vampire, Sean Manchester, David Farrant, Victorian burial history, paranormal panic, mass belief, London history, and unexplained phenomena. Some footage and audio used in this episode is from a stock library intended to illustrate the themes and atmosphere discussed. It does not depict actual events or individuals unless a source is given. Where real images are used, sources will be credited within the video. Some visual elements may be generated using AI tools as part of the creative process. These are used for illustrative purposes only and do not represent real people or documented events. All other photos are the property of Beyond Haunted UK. Licence No: T220Xc Licence holder: Jamie Newman

Where Have I Been: Recovery, Pennhurst & What's Next

In this short update episode, Jamie explains why Beyond Haunted UK has been quieter than usual over the past few weeks. After returning from a visit to the infamous Pennhurst State School and Hospital in Pennsylvania, planned surgery and a difficult recovery forced a temporary pause in podcast production. Jamie shares a brief update on his recovery, reflects on the recent Pennhurst trip, and looks ahead to an upcoming paranormal adventure in Nevada, including a planned investigation of Nevada State Prison. Thank you to everyone who has continued to listen, support the podcast, and send messages during this time. New episodes will return soon. Topics discussed: • Podcast update • Surgery and recovery • Pennhurst State School and Hospital • Paranormal travel • Nevada State Prison • Future Beyond Haunted UK plans Follow Beyond Haunted UK on Spotify and across social media for future episodes, updates, and behind-the-scenes content.

The Night I Thought Something Was Trying to Speak Through Me : Gosport Isolation Hospital

In this episode of Beyond Haunted UK, Jamie revisits a personal experience from the old Gosport Smallpox Isolation Hospital on Monks Walk - a place designed to separate the sick from the public during outbreaks of infectious disease. What began as a quiet investigation inside the abandoned site quickly became something far more unsettling. While sitting inside a small room centred around a Ouija board, Jamie describes a sudden internal shift - not something seen or heard, but something felt. A pressure. An urge to speak. A moment where control felt uncertain. This episode explores that experience through a grounded and reflective lens, considering the space between environment, psychology, and the possibility of something beyond explanation. Rather than offering answers, it focuses on the feeling itself -and how moments like this can stay with us long after we leave the place behind. Topics include: Gosport isolation hospital, smallpox history, Ouija boards, paranormal investigation, psychological perception, environment and atmosphere, and unexplained experiences. Some footage and audio used in this episode is from a stock library intended to illustrate the themes and atmosphere discussed. It does not depict actual events or individuals unless a source is given. Where real images are used, sources will be credited within the video. Some visual elements may be generated using AI tools as part of the creative process. These are used for illustrative purposes only and do not represent real people or documented events. All other photos are the property of Beyond Haunted UK Licence No: T220Xc Licence holder: Jamie Newman Visual DisclaimerAI Image DisclaimerArtlist Image AI Suite Licence

The Crucifix I Couldn’t Ignore

In this episode of Beyond Haunted UK, Jamie shares a personal experience involving a crucifix purchased from an antique shop - an object that stayed on his mind long after he first saw it. What began as a simple purchase gradually developed into something more reflective, as wearing the crucifix became part of daily life. Over time, this was followed by an unexpected shift in thinking, including a growing curiosity around church and belief that hadn’t previously been present. This episode explores the crucifix not just as a religious symbol, but as something shaped by history, meaning, and personal interpretation. It considers whether the object itself had any influence, or whether it simply brought attention to something that was already there. Through a grounded and reflective lens, this episode sits between psychology and spirituality, examining how symbols, environment, and awareness can shape the way experiences are understood. Topics include: Crucifix symbolism, belief, psychology, religious influence, personal experience, perception, and unexplained shifts in thought. Visual Disclaimer Some footage and audio used in this episode is from a stock library intended to illustrate the themes and atmosphere discussed. It does not depict actual events or individuals unless a source is given. Where real images are used, sources will be credited within the video.