Ghostly Tales From Leeds Castle

The favoured home of queens since it was first established as a Norman stronghold, Leeds Castle in Kent, still resonates with the voices of those who lived, worked and died within its walls!
Chapters
00:00 Ownership history of Leeds Castle
10:24 Main Castle Building
10:25 Cellar
11:11 Entrance Hall
11:32 Library
12:16 Dining Room
12:36 Thorpe Hall Drawing Room
13:50 Gloriette
14:56 Games Room
15:50 Banqueting Hall
16:39 Chapel
17:30 Courtyard
18:11 Spiral Staircase
19:15 Boardroom
20:24 Yellow Bedroom
21:32 Catherine of Aragon's Bedchamber
22:01 Lady Olive's Rooms
22:34 Drawbridge
23:29 Hall
24:30 Maiden's Tower
25:05 Queen Isabella of France Bedchamber
26:02 Gallery
27:31 Brewhouse
Please note my website site is not commercial and is privately funded, I do not profit from research, visits, or demonstrations in any way. Our investigations take place at locations that are open to the public and privately owned. Our studies, EVP recordings and videos are not endorsed by the owner(s) of the recording location unless specifically stated.
MY EQUIPMENT
* Olympus VN2100 recorders x2 (location recording)
* Toshiba Satellite laptop running Audacity (for transferring audio to wav files)
* 3.5mm gold audio cable (to transfer audio realtime from VN2100 to laptop)
* Photographs taken on iPhone 12 pro max
* Rode NT-USB microphone
* Audition CC / Premiere Pro CC / Photoshop CC (Beta) on iMac / Macbook Pro
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!)
uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/fo... code: XFE7DY0IFRHPH2RD

[@MosaicRose99]

What a stunning castle. I still find it fascinating that the spirits seem so familiar with us. When I used to do EVP's, I always found it a bit startling when they called out my name.

[@EVP-Voices]

Thanks for watching Rose! Why did you stop recording, do you miss it?

[@MosaicRose99]

@@EVP-Voices Hi Rachel, well, I started to get uncomfortable when some of the replies were a bit hostile. There were all different types of replies, even some romantic ones, lol. It's been a long time, but yes, I do miss it sometimes.

[@EVP-Voices]

@@MosaicRose99 I appreciate that there are some less than friendly speakers, and you do need a thick skin to live with them. Well done for making the link though, it'll always be there if you want to reestablish contact! :)

[@ninavongunten122]

I would love for you to do an EVP session on Baron Arthur Capell and his son Arthur Capell, the Earl of Essex both of whom were condemned to the Tower of London. This happened during Cromwell's invasion. One of them escaped through the Traitors Gate and tried to get away by the way of the Thames River but was later recaptured. He was very tall in height and could be easily spotted. He was very close to King Charles I and was very dedicated to his cause and was later beheaded. The Capells' original home was in Hadham Hall which I believe is now being developed for some kind of housing. I am a direct descendant through my late mother's paternal lineage via her father. The late Princess Diana and my mother were collateral cousins via their Capell ancestors being a brother and sister. The first Capell ancestor arrived in England from France with William the Conqueror in 1066. I wonder if he ever spent time at Windsor Castle which was the early Norman foothold. Happy New Year to You! 🥳 🇺🇸

[@EVP-Voices]

Wow Nina, what a message and what wonderful ancestors you have! Thank you for sharing. I did once try to record at the Tower, but visitor numbers and environmental noise, made it difficult to verify whether the speakers were our side, or theirs. And obtaining solitary access to this area is neigh on impossible. I would be very happy to send your regards to Baron Capell on your behalf, if an opportunity presents itself though. :)

[@lojosmom7949]

I had an incredible experience at Leeds during my honeymoon in 1999. We met the Lady Bailey at that time. Her relatives were in from the US and when she heard we were recently married, she invited us on the tour she was giving her family. She told us about the zoo and riding on the zebras.

[@EVP-Voices]

I had to read your message twice, in my mind the ghost of Olive had taken you for a tour! I didn't realise her daughter stayed on at the castle, you were very lucky!

[@lojosmom7949]

@@EVP-Voices I would have to find my honeymoon diary to find her name, but I promise she wasn't a ghost. I'm an empathy and sensitive. I didn't meet any ghosts at Leeds. I did in Dalhousie Castle near Edinburgh.

[@Parianparlay]

@@lojosmom7949oooh! Interesting!! Xx

[@patdexter9188]

Thank you for the history lessons! Love it! We have to respect these voices from the past. They are what made up what we are today.

[@EVP-Voices]

You are most welcome Pat! I'm sure our respect for the past is what makes the link strong, I am certain they appreciate our recognition of their lives and their continued presence. Wishing you a very Happy New Year :)

[@christineingram55]

They were not as clear as some places,but still lovely to hear.The place is beautiful.I would have liked to seen it as it was ,but at the same time I think that it was modernised tastefully when it was done and not too over done as some old historical places are.,except the one area you pointed out of course..Everywhere has changes made to it.I hope you had a lovely Christmas..Happy New Year ..Love n Light 🥰

[@EVP-Voices]

Hello Christine! I agree, the EVP weren't the clearest I've recorded but I think the weather played a part. It was over 30'c inside and hard to focus, still, any voices are better than no voices. Wishing you a very Happy New Year :)

[@martagaines7272]

I adore your site. Js. Your voice is so soothing. No wonder the spirits feel comfortable talking with you.

[@EVP-Voices]

Hello Marta, wishing you a warm welcome to my channel! You're very kind, thank you. I am not a natural at narration, for me it's the toughest part of making a video. Thanks for watching :)

[@Spitfiresammons]

Happy new year thanks for amazing EVP experience of 2023 I can’t wait for more EVPs of 2024 p.s you should visit the DOVER CASTLE, KENT.

[@EVP-Voices]

You are most welcome, Happy New Year! I was hoping to get to Dover when I was at Leeds, but I ran out of time. I'd love to record at Dover, I'm sure it would be worth the trip. Here's hoping it happens in 2024! :)

[@hannah9432]

@@EVP-Voices I was visiting Dover today, you can see the castle from almost all over the town, it was shrouded in a spooky mist today 😊

[@EVP-Voices]

Wonderful, I hope you had a good visit and said hello to the residents! @@hannah9432 👻

[@Grace-tc1lq]

So happy to see your video up! Thank you! I absolutely love them. 👍🌺🇨🇦

[@EVP-Voices]

Hello Grace, sorry it took so long! This was a bit of a monster to edit, I hope you enjoy it. Happy New Year! :)

[@videogamenutter]

I miss the footprints you used to use Rachel, very entertaining video.

[@EVP-Voices]

Hi there. I wasn’t able to find a template to base one on sadly, it I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Happy New Year :)

[@shaun5665]

What a stunning castle and wonderful history! Thanks Rachel 👏❤️

[@EVP-Voices]

Thank you Shaun! Wishing you a very Happy New Year :)

[@shaun5665]

@@EVP-Voices thank you Rachel! Peace, love and happiness to you for the new year 😊 looking forward to your 2024 investigations

[@Clairek1985]

Amazing as always! Thank you for such great videos to watch. Happy new year 🎉 and looking forward to more fantastic videos in the new year! 🥂

[@EVP-Voices]

Thank you Claire! Wishing you a very Happy New Year :)

[@christysmith1058]

This was an amazing video, from the graphics to the music and of course your recordings. The ending was just perfect.

[@EVP-Voices]

Thank you so much Christy, I'm delighted that you stayed until the end, it was a good one! Wishing you a very Happy New Year :)

[@suemount6042]

I have to say the lady’s voice commenting on the fireplace sounded like our late queen saying yes to the comment you made

[@EVP-Voices]

Isn’t it interesting how the mind isolates a person with just a few words! Happy New Year Sue :)

[@keithnordstrom7392]

Great work Rachel, as usual. I very much appreciate the effort/work you put in to your videos.

[@EVP-Voices]

Thank you Keith, you are most welcome! Happy New Year :)

[@laurelsky1]

Thanks Rachel, so nice to watch this and be part of your adventures. Happy New Year! Laurie

[@EVP-Voices]

You are most welcome Laurel, lovely for you to join us! Wishing you a very Happy New Year :)

[@noreenclark2568]

I visited the castle over twenty years ago i was thrilled to be able to visit.

[@EVP-Voices]

Wishing you a warm welcome to my channel Noreen! I hope the video brought back good memories. Thanks for watching! :)

[@hayleys1260]

Leeds had the happiest, least spooky atmosphere of the dozens of castles, palaces or stately homes I've visited. To me, the whole place practically smiled. If there are spirits there, they just not be nasty or forlorn.

[@EVP-Voices]

Hi Hayley, wishing you a warm welcome to my channel. I agree, Leeds feels more of a home than a spooky old castle. Thanks for watching :)

[@annettetonks7055]

🎊🎉Happy New Year Rachel🎉🎊. I was hoping to see a post from you, and once again was not disappointed. Another wonderful history lesson, complimented by voices of the past. Looking forward to many more, when you can, I find it all enthralling. Leeds is such a beautiful Castle. I loved my visit there. Hope 2024 treats you well. ❤️❤️❤️🇦🇺🦘

[@EVP-Voices]

Happy New Year Annette! Wishing you health, wealth and happiness in the year ahead. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@burkphotography2615]

Amazing as always. Thank you. I appreciate your work more than you’ll ever know. My favorite channel by far.

[@EVP-Voices]

Thank you so much, you are most welcome! Wishing you a very Happy New Year :)

[@ginawingrove7061]

It's great to see you again and thanks for this fab video.lots of information on Leeds Castle. I've never been there but it's obviously worth a visit. Thank you so much X happy new year 🌼

[@EVP-Voices]

Hello Gina! You are most welcome, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Wishing you a very Happy New Year :)

[@lauriealexander5857]

Happy new year This is always welcome. Great way to wake up in the morning.

[@EVP-Voices]

Thank you Laurie! Wishing you a very Happy New Year :)

[@margarethughes3763]

I love your visits to these places. Keep it up. 😊 AVery Happy New Year to you..😊

[@EVP-Voices]

Thank you so much Margaret, lots more to come! Wishing you a very Happy New Year :)

[@margarethughes3763]

Thank you so much.xx

[@Sweetlyfe]

Thanks Rachel, another great video, a lot of those rooms were beautiful, but I definitely prefer the Tudor and tapestry looks of the rooms. Only 4.5hrs left of the left where I am in Oz. I hope 2024 is good for you. All the best. Jacques

[@EVP-Voices]

Hello Jaques! I did feel cheeky pushing the Tudors, but I much prefer them to the 1920s, glad I'm not the only one. Wishing you a very Happy New Year :)

[@Parianparlay]

Smashing Rachel! I really enjoyed all the history as well. Looked a really lovely place. They always know you’re there it’s fascinating! Sending love 😘💕

[@EVP-Voices]

Again, thank you so much! I never take my company for granted, and am always delighted to hear who's walking beside me. They're beside you too! Thanks for watching, with love :)

[@Yathome00]

I just discovered this channel, it’s absolutely amazing!! So awesome!

[@EVP-Voices]

That's a very lovely message to wake up to, thank you! Wishing you a very warm welcome :) Thanks for watching!

[@nightowlslounge]

What a beautiful castle! I’m so glad I found your channel! This is great! ❤

[@EVP-Voices]

Wishing you a warm welcome to my channel NO, delighted that you've joined us! :)

[@nightowlslounge]

@@EVP-Voices aww! You’re so sweet!

[@2Sugarbears]

Thank you so much for this. It was lovely to have so long a video. I felt things burbling inside of me as I watched and listened. I have had a re-occuring ghostly dream for many years. I finally took it to a psychic who told me it would end soon. It did because the last time I dreamed it I realized that I was both the watcher and the participant. Haven't had it since but this reminded me of the stone staircase and echoing in my dream. Cheers.

[@EVP-Voices]

You are most welcome, I'm delighted you enjoyed it so much! Our brains are capable of so much we don't understand, and your dream demonstrates a dualistic facet of consciousness that we rarely experience when awake. Thanks for watching :)

[@judekeen6413]

I so much enjoyed this. Wonderful rooms and furnishings, although I must admit to being most fond of the Tudor rooms. And how you must enjoy being such a celebrity!

[@EVP-Voices]

Thank you so much Jude, knowing you enjoyed it makes me happy! I'm no celebrity but it's nice to have some friends when you're away from home ;)

[@davidwatkins1734]

Incredibly informative presentation, thank you.

[@EVP-Voices]

Hi David, happy new year! Thanks for watching 😊

[@enchantedbeautybyantonia]

I loved my visit to Leeds it was beautiful. Enjoyed this video also.

[@EVP-Voices]

I'm so glad you found the video Antonia, to remind you of your visit. Thanks for watching :)

[@fireyredbrown]

Dream job! Thank you 😊

[@EVP-Voices]

You're most welcome! :)

[@v.britton4445]

How lovely to see a video from you ! Happy 2024 and many happy years of fascinating works.

[@EVP-Voices]

Ah, wishing you a very Happy New Year lovely! So glad you're pleased to see the video :)

[@marjorymcconnell3351]

This was wonderful

[@EVP-Voices]

So glad you enjoyed it Marjory! Thanks for watching :)

[@paulettefay8334]

Thank you amazing

[@EVP-Voices]

You are most welcome Paulette, thanks for watching! 😊

[@mygreatescape9617]

Happy New Year's from your friend across the pond.

[@EVP-Voices]

Wowzers you were quick, it hasn't even finished converting to HD yet! I hope it wasn't too fuzzy to watch. Happy New Year! :)

[@mygreatescape9617]

@@EVP-Voices no not at all, I love your videos so much, thank you and blessed be.

[@EVP-Voices]

@@mygreatescape9617 that's good, I'm glad! :)

[@ladyfarrahtarot]

This was wonderful. I heard other stuff 😊we need to talk

[@EVP-Voices]

Thank you Farrah! At what time on the video did you hear something? Happy New Year! :)

[@adoculos4521]

Hi, Lyre can be a surname or first name. Though as a first name, it's usually Lyra but he definitely isn't saying that.

[@EVP-Voices]

Oh, thank you for that, I hadn't realised! Wishing you a very Happy New Year :)

[@Hauntingaround]

Nice video

[@EVP-Voices]

Hello again! Thanks so much for watching, glad you liked it :)

[@AnneEloiseOfCNY]

I just tripped across this video. From its instant of starting, it was so beautiful! So I continued watching. And I didn't stop until the end!!! I'm American, living in upstate New York State. Of course your history predates ours by hundreds of years. But we have our ghosts here. However, I've not run across EVP done here. Your tour was a marvelous education! Thank you so much! I too could imagine the courtyards and kitchens filled with people. And you started right at 1066! I could follow you, for the most part. Of course, varied Lords and Ladies were beyond my ken. Still, you explained all so very well! The words we first heard as part of the story of a murdered King Edward (the Second??), two words followed ypu: "cleaned" and "raw." Was that in reference to the brutal murder of a reportedly gay king? It was recorded that the screams of the king could be heard far and wide. As those words kept reoccurring, I felt a dreadfulness growing. It could have just been me, but that is how the repetition of the two words came to affect me. I will certainly search out your other videos. In all ways, from supernatural to story telling to video skills, you are most tallented. Thank you so very much!!

[@EVP-Voices]

Hello Anne, wishing you a warm welcome to my channel! I know there are many who experiment with EVP in the USA but few take it seriously or are widely known outside of the community. I'm doing what I can to promote recording and hopefully demonstrating that there is a positive side to EVP. The raw/cleaned refers to the voice clip. It's played as it was captured, then cleaned, ending with my suggested translation. You may hear something completely different, and YOU may be correct, I might be wrong; so never hesitate to reach out and tell me if you hear something else! There are so many places in the states that I'd love to record in, you really don't need historic sites to capture evidential EVP. Most of the clearest voices I capture, are at home. Thanks lots for watching, I hope you find the other videos fun too! :)

[@alisonhaggart8584]

Happy New Year

[@EVP-Voices]

Happy New Year Alison, thanks for watching :)

[@sharissaconnell]

You should watch the TV series the Tudors in one of those castles you can stay at and see what activity you can get

[@EVP-Voices]

Hi Sharissa, which one would you suggest? Thanks for watching!

[@sharissaconnell]

@@EVP-Voices Thornbury Castle Castle that is where ann and Henry stayed. Even though I am related to her by marriage Mistress Ann by marriage. The mighty queen Catherine A is my favorite such a bad ass queen. She had no F's to give and walked out of court love her

[@EVP-Voices]

@@sharissaconnell ah, you've not seen this video from Thornbury? (kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpLHZmefZtyChdEsi=FwsnPhndZ0h8c74C), I stayed there some time ago. It's a bit tongue in cheek but the EVP was interesting.

[@sharissaconnell]

​@@EVP-Voices I just saw that video and it is a great video

[@politecat4236]

Happy New Year from a staying up late UK fan with you on subscribe 🔔

[@EVP-Voices]

Happy New Year Politecat! We'll both have red eyes tomorrow. I hope you enjoy it :))

[@politecat4236]

​@@EVP-Voicesmany blessings to you for the next year and fruitful recordings thank you for giving a listening ear and sharing your connections to these historical people with us all

[@EVP-Voices]

@@politecat4236 you are most welcome! :)

[@jez6208]

EVP's never sound like anything but noise!

[@EVP-Voices]

Not true: www.evp-voices.info/evidentialevp.html 😉

[@oliviacarter3784]

Hi Rachel, I'm intrigued about your mention of necromancy. What does it mean in modern terms? I'm asking with genuine interest, no hate at all x

[@EVP-Voices]

Hi Olivia, it’s a perfectly good question no matter what era! Quite simply it means conversing with “the dead”, although if I am talking with those who have passed on, they are a very long way from being dead! 😉 Thanks for watching!

[@edwardcoidan990]

is Wolvesey castle or the Eclipse inn in Winchester coming soon you think ? :)

[@EVP-Voices]

Hi Edward, Winchester is on the list but we’re deep in North Wales at the moment. Hopefully in spring 😊

[@edwardcoidan990]

@@EVP-Voices no problem, hope to join you then :)

[@thurayya8905]

Pretty much, YES! 😂

[@EVP-Voices]

Is that a thumbs up?! Happy New Year :)

[@SineadScrap]

My Grandmother was Mrs Wykham Martin's maid. When my Grandmother left service there, in 1920, to give birth to my Dad, Mrs Wyham Martin presented her with a silver teapot.

[@EVP-Voices]

Hi Sinead, wishing you a warm welcome to my channel! Do you still have the tea pot? Thanks for watching :)

[@SineadScrap]

@@EVP-Voices My cousin has it.

[@EVP-Voices]

Glad to hear it!@@SineadScrap

[@nightowlslounge]

14:48 why was this room such a mess?

[@EVP-Voices]

I thought pretty much the same thing when I visited! In their defence, I'm guessing it was just before they changed the theme to the current presentation...

[@ninavongunten122]

Why do think these spirits are trapped here and did not move on into the light?

[@EVP-Voices]

Hello Nina, welcome to my channel. My short answer is, I have gathered no evidence that suggests they are "trapped". Those who speak are able to transverse dimensions at will. The recent 4 part EVP as evidence series answers this more fully :)

[@ianmorris4922]

2:43;and by the look of him in life I don't suppose it jazzed the place up any!😕

[@EVP-Voices]

.

[@ianmorris4922]

1:52;good job modern Boxing day sales and advertising and the like were not around then or Long shanks would have been lucky to have been found mooching about in just his pants! Bill Oddie of Luca?!?🤔(strange little man).

[@EVP-Voices]

.

[@ianmorris4922]

0:12;Hubby Hank VIII?!?😉😆😊

[@EVP-Voices]

.

[@ianmorris4922]

0:22;not personally apparently 🤓

[@EVP-Voices]

.

[@ianmorris4922]

1:15;'global warming' aside,THE perfect place to live I reckon,BEAUTIFUL!(surreptitiously buys the whole stock of Citronella candles meant for northern Europe)...

[@EVP-Voices]

.

[@sharissaconnell]

My husband on his mom's side is descended from the boy child Mary Boylen had with king Henry. My husband looks a lot like Henry if he never gained that weight..... Ever since then and idk how it can happen I been hearing the Russel of skirts and seeing from the side of my eye outlines of people . It could be king Henry or Mary Boylen but the problem is I live in America.

[@EVP-Voices]

What a fascinating claim to the Tudors! I hope you discover who may be with you...

[@sharissaconnell]

@@EVP-Voices I truly believe that Mary Boylen and Henry had a son together. The timeline fits and it makes sense . The family tree has been mapped out and I think his mom did a DNA test as well. I know it's Mary Boylen that been haunting my house and I believe ghosts can go anywhere they like.

[@cristinarenno2848]

GIVE US PORTUGUESE LEGENDS

[@EVP-Voices]

Hi Cristina. I’d love to be able to provide a video from Portugal, where would you suggest I visit?

[@wifeofagrumpyoldmarine428]

Rachel, I’m so sick and tired of all the political nonsense, that I’m binge-listening to all your videos! They’re such a fascinating ‘brain cleanse’!

[@EVP-Voices]

I had to laugh MrsG, I know exactly what you mean! Half an hour on X and you'd want to hide in a bunker. Very glad that you find refuge in the videos, always remember that it's always darkest before the dawn ;)

[@wifeofagrumpyoldmarine428]

@@EVP-VoicesThank you, Rachel. It is always darkest before the dawn. It makes me wonder what voices will be captured after we are gone?😊

[@ianmorris4922]

1:35;mmm Eleanor disappeared a bit sharpish didn't she?I feel she undertook an attempt to force her religion on everyone in the realm with the King's backing and Ed used one of his long shanks to convert her derriere and her what must have been even then SEVERELY BACKWARDS DEATHCULT religion Equatorwards. Can we have an Ed now before it's too late? I for one don't want our colourful history,shown periodically by our Lady Rachel,rewritten or wiped out!Study teaches there are MANY enclaves to learn from and keep abreast of in the present for the future so as to NOT repeat mistakes. ☮️🩵🖖🏻✝️♾️🕉🪬⚛️

[@EVP-Voices]

.