Disturbing Haunting of a Witches' Prison | The True Story of The Cage

The Cage in St Osyth is often referred to as the most haunted house in England. The former site of a prison used to keep witches imprisoned was later turned into a home. When Vanessa Mitchell moved in during the early 2000s, she would experience one of the most extreme hauntings ever reported.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 The Witches' Prison
02:49 Ursula Kemp
06:40 The Cage
15:21 Infestation
25:54 All Alone
32:18 Man on the Stairs
39:19 Escaping The Cage
44:43 What Really Happened?

[TheTapeLibrary]

I generally like to alternate between stories people have asked me to cover and ones I just want to do myself. So, since it's been a while - What cases would you like to see me cover in the coming months? Throw me suggestions and like other peoples suggestions if you want to increase the chance of me picking that one.

Thank you all for watching! Hope you enjoy this one.

[thatgoblin]

I have started to get annoyed with a lot of channels that speak about the paranormal. They exclude or fake information all together and while I'm a skeptical believer, it always makes me hate the story and I can't even pretend to think it's real or scary.

But the way you speak on things, actually doing research and digging out facts that are so interesting, then presenting it as is for us to think on is chef's kiss, my man. Ty!

[ashleybrooke]

Unexplained sounds, frightening apparitions & chilling, uncanny sensations are nothing compared to the horror of unusually high utility bills. That's when you definitely have to move out.

[jovenc]

"He's just standing there, menacingly!"

[spuriousgeorge]

A prison for witches sounds like the perfect recipe for the most haunted place you could possibly build

[thedaisiesgrow]

Your content is orders of magnitude better than 98% of what is produced in this genre. It’s just a matter of time until you blow up *big.* Glad I’ve been able to be here from the beginning!

[jafunk]

I've been subscribing to all these spooky channels hoping one of them would cover this case. Even if it's fake, whatever they did to achieve the effect on that lady's face is impressively unnerving

[laurieowen]

Ghosts are terrible roommates. Wasting water and power, causing your bills to rise. That is scary enough.

[dez]

You often say, "If you stuck with me through another long story." I'm always struck by your comment. I'm sure that I am not the only one that would say, how could I not stick with you through the entirety? These are fantastic stories! Also, it's the way that you tell the story. This is your talent. The longer the story is, the more excited I am to listen. Thank you for your riveting videos. I don't know how anyone could leave a negative comment. It's better than any movie!

[mcdongle]

the world rejoices when The Tape Library uploads

[Leash_Canada]

The Paranormal Files did a great interview with the woman that owns the house too. I didn't even realize that viral video was for that location! Thank you for also doing a video on it!

[ghostaloha]

man, I usually listen to horror stories to fall asleep but this freaked me out so much I’m still up and now it’s the witching hour!

Your delivery kept me hidden under the covers the entire run time, amazing!

[SophieFerguson-nulo]

Sophie in NZ ~
The house I lived in was next to "The Lock Up", a tiny brick building with a barred window in the door. It was for drunks, thieves and yes.. those "witches". There was a ducking stool not far away in another village. So many women were accused, some murdered. Thank you for covering this.

[BillMcSwain]

I wish I could give you more money brother because you deserve it! Never stop doing what you’re doing! You bring a lot of joy to so many people. We love you, man.

[vehementi]

I live in the same county as the cage (Essex) and I've walked/driven past this place, even when walking by I have felt a sense of unease. Borely Rectory is another place that's just....tragic but fascinating the stories coming out of there.

[Elemarth]

That has to be the first time hearing of someone walking through a ghost to show dominance

[restock_]

Oh man, the official office of The Tape Library is a fantastic idea. This really does sound like one of the most haunted places discussed here. I don't think I'd brave one night, definitely not alone. You tell one hell of a horror story, phenomenal video.

[unknownmusicman]

"Get yourself a warm drink" yeah it's currently 97 degrees outside, but I will enjoy the video either way.

[HexKittenGrave]

I've been facinated with The Cage since hearing about it from a paranormal podcast. Great storytelling, as usual.

[Poopyscoop]

11:42 So.. she knew her friend was ill, and due for surgery soon, and wanted a place for her to be able to relax and rest.. And she fully knowingly and consciously as a believer of the paranormal chose the ONE house that was consistently called the most terrifying, evil haunted place with the darkest most gritty history and sightings for her to stay in????