If you follow the UK paranormal scene, you know that the Galleries of Justice in Nottingham is not just another museum. It is a location steeped in a grim history of judgment, imprisonment, and execution. In their recent investigation, the Ghosts of Britain team (Lee, Sarah, and Nick) ventured into this labyrinth of law and punishment, capturing some truly unsettling evidence that ranges from intelligent EVPs to physical poltergeist activity.

Here is an in-depth breakdown of their investigation and the key moments you need to see.

The History & Atmosphere

The video opens with a chilling reminder of what the Galleries of Justice represents: centuries of cries from the condemned. The location has served as a court and prison for over 600 years, making it a prime candidate for residual and intelligent hauntings. The team’s goal wasn’t just a tour; it was a full-scale investigation into reports of a “phantom hanging judge,” unseen hands, and poltergeist phenomena.

The Criminal Courtroom

The investigation begins in the Criminal Courtroom, a space where countless fates were decided. The atmosphere was immediately oppressive, with reports of a rotting flesh smell and the sound of a gavel often noted in this area.

• The Unexplained Bang: While conducting a session, a massive bang was heard directly behind Lee at [03:18]. It was loud enough to startle the team, distinct from the settling of an old building.
• Intelligent Responses: As Sarah walked toward the cells to act as a “prisoner” for a trigger object experiment, the team captured chilling audio. When asking why the spirits were sentenced, a voice seemingly replies, “You’re wrong” at [04:06], followed by a plea of “Please help me.” This suggests that the spirits here may still be protesting their innocence centuries later.

The Cells: Poltergeist Activity?

Moving down into the punishment and prison cells, the investigation took a darker turn. The area is described as incredibly cold and “creepy as hell,” a sentiment that translates well through the camera.

• The Count: Lee attempted to count the spirits present. After counting to ten, a disembodied voice appears to continue the count or say “11” at [08:20], suggesting the cells are more crowded than they appear.
• The Slamming Door: At [10:49], a loud door slam echoes through the corridor. While the team responsibly tried to debunk this as potentially coming from the restaurant upstairs, the proximity and violence of the sound left them shaken.
• Physical Manipulation: The most compelling evidence of poltergeist activity occurred during a “Yes/No” device session. After hearing a sound like Velcro ripping or skipping at [12:20], the team witnessed a torch physically roll off a surface at [14:00]. Lee noted that the teddy bear trigger object also flashed, suggesting a manipulation of the electromagnetic field right before the object moved.

The Dungeons: “Nick, Get Back”

The final leg of the investigation took the team into the deepest parts of the location—the dungeons and caves. This area is claustrophobic and, according to the team, connects to a nearby church system.

• Direct Warnings: Perhaps the clearest EVP of the night was captured here. A voice, distinct and urgent, appears to say “Nick, get back” at [18:41]. This kind of direct address to a specific team member is rare and highly unnerving.
• Motion Sensors: The team set up motion sensors to catch unseen movement. At [20:59], a sensor triggers directly in front of the camera with no one visible, corroborating the feeling that they were being watched from the shadows.

The Verdict

This investigation by Ghosts of Britain stands out for the variety of evidence captured. They didn’t just rely on feelings; they documented physical object movement, direct voice responses, and environmental anomalies.

The Galleries of Justice lives up to its reputation in this video. The combination of the “You’re wrong” plea in the courtroom and the physical torch movement in the cells paints a picture of a location that is active, intelligent, and potentially volatile.

Watch the full investigation here: https://youtu.be/e4UQw_Jccy4