Paranormal Reason

Back in 2013, we experimented with the P-SB7 Ghost Box, investigating for ourselves whether the apparent responses were simply fragments of radio broadcasts or something more. We're revisiting the recordings. What do you hear? Read the supporting article here: paranormalreason.com/a-demonstrat...

The Three Bridges Poltergeist, 1945 This photograph appeared in Picture Post on 22 December 1945, documenting Harry Price's investigation into alleged poltergeist activity in Three Bridges, West Sussex. 12-year-old Alan Rhodes was tied to his bed while the investigators waited outside.

The original caption records that he knocked shortly after this photograph was taken. Almost 81 years later, what do we make of the methods used? From the original issue in our collection.

MEDIUM CAUGHT HOLDING TRUMPET — PSYCHIC NEWS, 7 NOVEMBER 1992 (ISSUE 3152) The Scole Experiment is often held up as one of the finest examples of research into life after death. Yet one episode from its early history undoubtedly raises uncomfortable questions.

But what became of the incident afterwards? Why does it receive so little attention in accounts of the Scole Experiment? For us, the episode raises important questions about evidence, transparency and how controversial incidents are treated in paranormal research.

What do you think of the Scole Experiment? Have you ever visited the Scole Hole? And, how should researchers deal with incidents that challenge an established narrative? We're interested in your views.

According to accounts of the incident, during a séance held in complete darkness, Lincoln allegedly freed himself from his restraints and was discovered holding and waving a luminous spirit trumpet when the lights came on.

Around 30 witnesses were reportedly present. He subsequently fell to the floor and was helped to his feet. A later explanation reportedly attributed what happened to spirit influence.

The so-called Lincoln incident involved a young medium, the late Colin Fry, then performing under the stage name 'Lincoln'.

Borley Church: The Bull Family Graves This photograph, taken in October 2007, at Borley Church, Essex, shows the graves of four members of the Bull family, closely associated with the history of Borley Rectory. Laura can be seen in the background, taking additional photographs. #Borley

Whilst behind them, again from left to right, the memorials of: Rev. Henry Dawson Ellis Bull (1833–1892) — Rector of Borley and the builder of Borley Rectory in its final form. Caroline Sarah Foyster Bull (1837–1914) — Henry Bull's wife, associated with the Blue Room in the rectory's history.

Even in 2007, the grave monuments were in poor condition. Today, the churchyard is often overgrown, with long grass obscuring much of what remains of the monuments.

In the foreground, from left to right, we have what's left of the memorials of: Rev. Henry “Harry” Foyster Bull (1863–1927) — Henry and Caroline Bull's son, who succeeded his father as Rector, serving from 1892 to 1927. and:

Caroline Sarah Elizabeth Hayden “Dodie” Bull (1864–1937) — Henry and Caroline Bull's eldest daughter, who witnessed the famous 'Borley Nun' sighting in the garden on 28th July 1900

In 2015, a visit to Orford Castle in Suffolk led us to an unexpected discovery. Whilst we were in the Well Room, Laura appeared to be drawn up the stairs and through the entrance hall, before stopping at a garderobe concealed within a side passage.

A member of the team also sought historical context with a well known TV historian & author, who recommended a book to them on medieval graffiti. The photograph records the physical marking, whilst Laura's experience is a separate part of the story.

As is our practice, we leave the interpretation open. What do you see?

There, she stood facing a faint marking in the stonework.It was a marking we had not previously noticed: an apparent handprint.

Our photographs were subsequently shared with the then Orford Castle site manager. In her reply, she explained that the team had been excited by the photographs and not only agreed that the marking looked like a handprint, but also admitted that none of them had noticed it before.

If witness accounts are to be believed, Maldon's Moot Hall is undoubtedly England's Most Haunted building. Formally the brick Tower of the wooden Mansion of Sir Robert D'arcy (1391 - 1448).

It was commandeered as a replacement Moot Hall, replacing the timber one a little further up the High Street, the structure has also seen use as the town prison, court house, a Police Station and, until recently the local town hall.

Witness accounts include footsteps, a poltergeist and apparitions, amongst other phenomena, with recent account involving the trunk just visible in the lower right of the photograph, in the Mayor's Parlour.

The Mermaid Inn, Rye, East Sussex. Here's a very rare photograph of me (some do say much rarer than a ghost itself), sat on the bathroom floor in the Kingsmill Suite (Room 17), the room with the Rocking Horse and Chair. You can read our account at: paranormalreason.com/the-mermaid-...

Whilst I wish I could say I was in the middle of a lone vigil, the reality was we situated ourselves in the bathroom for a while, to limit the amount of unnecessary contamination on the equipment we had running in the main room. I just remember thinking I wish I'd taken a cushion in with me.

14th Century Bodiam Castle, E. Sussex, complete with its own set of alleged hauntings, including a Red Lady, who gazes from one of the round towers and, a drowned Victorian boy, Bodiam, is yet another location where Laura wasn't really able to connect.

The top image shows the classic view of the castle (Laura felt 'someone' was watching us from one of the Towers as we took it, whilst the lower image shows Laura, exploring a room in one of the Towers.

Have you ever found a Hag Stone in the wild? Not waiting to be found on a beach or in a ploughed field, to be brought into service, but one actively protecting a gateway, from an evil unknown?

A couple of years ago, we found ourselves in that position. During a break in Lock Down, we visited a local church, Ulting Church, very rural these days, but centuries ago it was a Holy Shrine to rival Walsingham, although you wouldn't think it now.

paranormalreason.comThe long forgotten Holy Shrine of ‘Our Lady of Ulting’ - Paranormal ReasonDiscover the eerie history of Ulting Church in Essex. Uncover the forgotten holy shrine, paranormal encounters, and haunting legends behind Our Lady of Ulting

As we approached the Churchyard, I spotted something white & out of place at the gatepost. Something unexpected, a homemade Hag Stone, created from a chalk pebble. Why was it placed there? It didn't take us long to find out. Read about our experiences on our paranormalreason.com/the-long-for...

Colchester Castle, Essex. Although sitting quietly in a municipal park these days, the land upon which the surviving castle keep sits has been used for many purposes, even before the castle itself was built. Here you can see Laura, peering in through the bars of the surviving Prison Cell fittings.

Later, it was also used by 'Witchfinder General' Matthew Hopkins as a base in the 1645 Witch Trials.

It also played an important part in the English Civil War, where it was used first as a Royalist stronghold, to holding Royalist leaders Sir Charles Lucas and Sir George Lisle in what is now known as the 'Lucas Vault', once the town fell.

Not wanting to put good ruins to waste, Eudo Dapifer, the Steward of William the Conqueror, built the Castle Keep using the Temple's foundations, inadvertently creating the largest Norman Keep in Europe.

As the glory years of castles passed, the Castle Keep was converted to a (County) gaol from the 13th Century and continued in such use until 1835, even holding those poor unfortunates caught up in the 1582 St Osyth Witch Trials, before transferring to Chelmsford Assises for the final trial.

Originally the location was the Roman Temple of Claudius, the largest classical temple in Roman Britain, within the walls of the Roman Town of Camulodunum and, serving the final refuge for the Romans during the Boudican Revolt of 60AD, which saw the temple being destroyed.

Since when does a public park hold many thousand of years history, including events of international importance? When it's Greenwich Park of course. Here Laura is inspecting a tree that we were directed to by our host.

Several years ago we spent the day at the park at the invitation of a trusted friend, with little expectation. We left with more questions than we dreamed ask. Despite spending a couple of minutes at the tree, little was forthcoming, although Laura was given the name 'Augustine'.

paranormalreason.comGreenwich Park – Touching The Past - Paranormal ReasonStep into Greenwich Park and touch the past—uncover hidden histories, eerie legends, and paranormal secrets waiting to be discovered in this iconic London park.

We've written an article covering what we experienced on our website, the link for which you can find here: paranormalreason.com/greenwich-pa...

The Theatre Royal in Margate, Kent, was a location of interest for us both, even before we met, so perhaps it was fate when we had the opportunity to join an organised event at the Theatre, one cold winter evening.

The location itself is well worth visiting, but sadly the event itself remains memorable, for all the wrong reasons. That's not to say we didn't enjoy our time there, but we suspect the event medium won't forget Laura in a hurry.

Corfe Castle, Dorset, an impressive feature on the Dorset landscape, even now, when in ruin. Another location where Laura wasn't able to tune into the location.

As it passed close to him, an irresistible impuse to kill Riley came over him. Wright insisted the thing of horror from the Castle was answerable for the deed.

Unfortunately for Wright, the jury found him insane, but rumour that the curse of St Dunstan had caused the tragedy. Do you have any experiences to share at the Castle?

Corfe Castle, Dorset, an impressive feature on the Dorset landscape, even now, when in ruin. Another location where Laura wasn't able to tune into the location.

Suddenly, without any apparent warning, the candle blew out and Wright picked up a large rock and smashed it down on Riley's head and killed him outright.

Wright was later captured by the Police. He told them, as he was sitting with Riley, a black shadowy 'thing', like a huge bat, came flying out of the Castle.

Corfe Castle, Dorset, an impressive feature on the Dorset landscape, even now, when in ruin. Another location where Laura wasn't able to tune into the location.

The curse was seen to have taken effect in the early 20th Century, when two respectable young men, Riley and Wright, enjoying a hiking tour, fell under the curse when stopping at the castle to camp mid-tour

They were said to be good friends and had never had any serious disagreement. Having eaten their supper, they sat down and one of them (Riley), by light of a candle, read some poetry to his friend (Wright).

Corfe Castle, Dorset, an impressive feature on the Dorset landscape, even now, when in ruin. Another location where Laura wasn't able to tune into the location.