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| About The Site and Authors |
The idea for the Mysterious Britain web site sprang from a life long interest
and investigation in the outlined subjects by the authors Danny J Parkinson and Ian Topham. Ian is
a paranormal investigator affiliated to ASSAP and Danny is a web designer and an investigator into
the paranormal and earth mysteries. We have both been involved in many investigations and cases.
Ian Topham
TophamIan has been actively investigating the paranormal for over 18 years,
most of which has been in association with ASSAP, in particular what emerged and
became known as the Northern Group of which he was a founding member.
Ian's key
areas of research, interest and experience are within the scientific
investigation of haunting phenomena (e.g. apparitions / poltergeists). He also
has extensive experience in researching individual claims of the paranormal such
as psychic ability, clairvoyance and mediumship. His perspective is one more
from the point of view of the nature of the experience (what form they take /
images / feelings, etc) and what this may tell us about such experiences, both
psychologically and possibly parapsychologically.
He has been involved in a
number of studies that attempt to test for such claims in the field environment
and has aided in the design and implementation of such studies. He has also
worked with a number of other regional groups across the country as an active
member of their ongoing projects. He is also a fully accredited ASSAP
researcher. He has an avid interest in folklore and the occult and how these
areas can influence the nature of strange experiences for people involved in
these areas. Current area of residence: North Carlisle - Cumbria.
Danny J Parkinson
Danny has been actively involved with investigating the paranormal for over 18 years; originally with
ASSAP and the Northern Group in its early period, then independently.
His key areas of research are folklore, local legends, mythology and urban legends. He has been involved in researching the folklore and legends of local ancient sites, and believes that knowledge of folklore, legends and archaeology can enrich ones perspective of the landscape.
He has been involved in a number of ongoing projects and cases involving alleged paranormal events.
Current area of residence: North Ayrshire - Scotland.
We are dedicated to furthering knowledge in local landscape mysteries, folklore, myths and legends.
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| Aims |
The main aims of the web site are as follows:
To provide a growing resource for Britain's myths, legends, mysterious phenomena, 'sacred' sites and strange events.
To create a network of people interested in similar topics.
To stimulate interest in folklore and legend and its connection to the landscape.
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| List of Contributors: |
Danny Parkinson: Web design, all drawings images and text unless otherwise credited.
Ian Topham: Text, research, fieldwork and photos where credited.
Alison Topham: Castlerigg Photos, newspaper research and forthcoming photos.
Lee and Michaela Waterhouse: Research and photographs from some original field trips where credited, Based in Northwest England.
Stephen Graham: Articles on UFO sightings, investigation and research plus
general text contributions. Based in Carlisle, Cumbria.
Simon and Diane Topham: Photographs where credited, proof reading and research. Based in the Berkshire Oxfordshire area.
Tim Birch: Photos of Cornwall and Dorset where credited.
Ian Dennis: Information on Live Roleplaying included in the Clubs and Societies Section.
David Plant, some forthcoming text, based in the midlands.
Keith Briggs, Ideas for expansion and proof reading, based in the Leeds area.
Charles Walker, For use of articles.
Melanie Warren, For use of articles and proofreading.
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| Future work and Projects |
We will continue to add to all the categories as time goes by, like all web sites this is a continually developing resource and we welcome contributions and suggestions.
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| Your Experiences |
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| Enquiries |
| We receive a lot of e-mails asking about various themes covered in this website, we always try to reply to all of them. If you have a question e-mail to info@mysteriousbritain.co.uk |
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