The Black Monk of Pontefract haunting at 30 East Drive, in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, is one of the most famous and chilling hauntings in England. The haunting is centered on the supposed ghost of a 16th-century monk, believed to have been executed for heinous crimes. Locals later nicknamed this spirit "The Black Monk" due to its dark robes and sinister reputation. The haunting started in the 1960s, after the Pritchard family moved into 30 East Drive. They soon experienced strange occurrences, such as lights turning on and off, strange cold gusts, and objects moving on their own. The activity escalated with increasingly violent poltergeist behavior, from loud bangs and the spilling of powders and liquids to unseen forces allegedly pulling, scratching, and even choking family members. The family reported seeing a tall, dark figure with a monk-like appearance, whom they believed was responsible. https://youtu.be/IctoumkMUCM