Paranormal investigator plans for Northumberland haunted museum celebrating eerie history
A paranormal investigator has launched an appeal in the hope of opening a haunted museum in Northumberland.
Michelle Marie Liddle discovered her passion for the supernatural following her mother’s death after moving to Amble in 2021.
As a way of meeting people in the area with similar interests, Michele joined a paranormal investigations group at the local antique shop and has since gone on to start a podcast and write a book.
She said: “Me and my mum used to always watch most haunted and go to mediumships so I got into the paranormal to try and hold onto that connection.
“We have been all over doing paranormal investigations and because of that I ended up really finding myself. I feel like I have found my purpose in life.”
Now, Michele aspires to open a museum which focuses on the eerie past of Northumberland, keeping historic folklore alive and displaying haunted artefacts.
“My podcast is about legends and carrying those stories on so this is where the idea for a museum came about,” she explained.
“It’s a different way for people to learn something about the place that they are visiting. There is definitely a darker history in Northumberland.”
Michele is determined for the museum not to be a typical scare attraction based on cheap thrills, but something which is educational and honours local history.
She added: “A lot of the places I've been to as an investigator are about building adrenaline and trying to make it as scary as possible but not everyone wants that.
“I don't want to buy replicas, I want proper artefacts that people can learn about. There are so many fakes so I want everything to be as authentic as possible. Hopefully, we will have the opportunity get involved with places like Chillingham and Alnwick Castle as well.
“Older generations probably have lots of tales to tell so it’s also a way of documenting those and keeping them alive. We have toyed with the idea of putting a book together of local peoples stories.”
This project is being developed as a Community Interest Company with plans for free exhibitions, guided tours, school resources and heritage events.
To help bring the museum to life, Michele has launched a Crowdfunder to secure a suitable venue.