Unraveling the Mysteries of Belfast's Haunted Prison | Paranormal Deep Dive

The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural

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4.6 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 23 March 2025

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the chilling history of Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast's infamous prison known as "Europe's Alcatraz." From its opening in 1846 to its closure in 1996, the gaol has witnessed executions, political imprisonments, and numerous escape attempts. But beyond its historical significance lies a reputation steeped in paranormal activity.

Join Tony as he explores firsthand accounts of ghostly apparitions, disembodied voices, and unexplained phenomena within the prison walls. Delving into both the documented history and the spectral legends, this episode seeks to uncover why Crumlin Road Gaol continues to captivate and terrify those who dare to enter.

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1:50.3	They say walls can talk. If that's true, then the walls of Crumlin Road Jail must be screaming.
1:56.3	For over 150 years, this Belfast prison stood as a grim symbol of justice, or depending on who you ask, oppression.
2:04.0	Built in 1845, it was home to thousands of prisoners, some of whom never made it out alive.
2:10.9	Executions, riots, and political turmoil were etched into its very foundation, and even now long after the last inmate left,
2:18.4	some believe the spirits of the past refused to go quietly.
2:22.1	Visitors report eerie whispers in empty corridors.
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