Ghost hunter who claims to communicate with spirits says he’s caught a ghoul on camera in a 17th century mansion
Mark Vernon claims that he discovered the ghost within ten minutes of arriving at East Riddlesden Hall in Keighley, West Yorkshire
A GHOST hunter who claims he can talk to spirits believes he has caught a supernatural being in this eerie footage.
Mark Vernon captured the spooky pictures while visiting a historic 17th-century mansion - which is said to be heavily-haunted.
Mark claims that he discovered the ghost “within ten minutes” of arriving at East Riddlesden Hall in Keighley, West Yorkshire.
The spooky video shows what looks like a cloud drifting around in front of the camera.
Mark, 50, who has been investigating the paranormal for three decades, says once he found the spirit it then followed him around the picturesque National Trust property.
He added: "As soon as I became aware of it we started filming.
"Initial contact was made downstairs but then we caught it again when we moved upstairs.
"I can hear spirits and speak to them, so I get lots of attention from them.
"There were quite a few spirits present in the hall.
"I would love to return there and do a full night-time investigation, but unfortunately I haven't been able to get permission to do that.
"The hall is a wonderful place and I must say the staff were extremely helpful when I visited. I was treated well."
East Riddlesden Hall's most famous ghost is the Grey Lady - whose presence allegedly stems from the Civil War, when the man of the house returned from battle to discover his wife had been having an affair.
Legend has it that he killed the lover and ricked-up his wife behind a wall to slowly die - and she is said to roam the corridors seeking her long lost lover.
Other reported ghostly goings-on include a cradle seen rocking on its own.
Helen Clarke, from the National Trust, said: "We do occasionally hear of sightings or strange feelings experienced by some visitors to the hall.
"There are a number of legends surrounding these ghostly sightings, including the story of the Grey
Lady, but thankfully there have never been any reports of anyone ever feeling threatened by a presence."
Mark, from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, travels the country carrying out paranormal investigations.
He said: "I don't charge people anything - it's just something I love doing and sharing.
"If a place is genuinely haunted, things will happen when I walk in and I will get something on film."