Two Chester academics have featured on a brand new Amazon Prime series, exploring what is believed to be one of the most haunted buildings in the UK.

'My Haunted Project' on Amazon Prime focuses on Ye Olde Kings Head in Chester, a 400-year-old inn on Lower Bridge Street.

In 2013, Harry Archilleos became the landlord and decided to document the hotel's paranormal activity on camera creating the biggest paranormal project the world.

The TV show explores the findings discovered at the hotel - including various eye witness events, a mysterious sword hidden under the floorboards and the experiences of guests staying at the historic inn.

Senior lecturer in Psychology, Dr Nicola Lasikiewicz, and Dr Sam Chadwick, visiting History lecturer, both spent time filming at the venue, where they gave their insights on the programme.

Nicola said: "I was asked to participate in the series in my role as a psychologist, using psychology to offer alternative explanations for the paranormal experiences they report on in the programme.

"My job was to review some of the footage and give my opinion on factors which need to be considered from a psychological perspective.

"For example, the role of fear, belief and potential biases in thinking which can alter perception."

English civil war expert, Sam, examined the sword found in the hotel and shared his insights.

He added: "It was great to see behind the scenes how such a show was filmed.

"The lads were really nice and very enthusiastic. I was able to share my knowledge on the English civil war and give some other general insights.

"It was fantastic to see behind the scenes at the pub and get to grips with the sword."

Daniel Moss, director of My Haunted Project, said: "I would like to personally thank both Nicola and Sam for their contribution to this series as well as the University of Chester for accommodating us.

"Having academics involved helped bring a vital scientific and historical aspect to the production.

"The paranormal divides opinions worldwide and what we have aimed to do with My Haunted Project is to bring a much more rational and scientific perspective to paranormal television.

"We are blessed to be running such a project inside a genuinely fascinating and historical building and to discover the origins of the sword was a huge help to us.

"We hope to include both Nicola and Sam in any future series."