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The Trance-Driven Quill: Mechanics, Psychology, and Lore of Automatic Writing

November 21, 2008 by Andrew Leave a Comment

Explore the history of automatic writing, from the physical mechanics of trance mediums to the fascinating secondary personality theory of Leonora Piper.

The Lexicon of Dread: Ancient Roots and Real Histories Behind Demonic Names

November 19, 2008 by Andrew 4 Comments

Explore the true etymology behind history’s most famous demonic names, from mistranslated ancient deities to legendary milestones in classic literature.

The Ghosts of Industrial Progress: The Haunted History of Hall i’ th’ Wood

November 18, 2008 by Andrew 1 Comment

Discover the haunted history of Bolton’s Hall i’ th’ Wood, from the invention of the spinning mule to the restless spirits roaming its Grade I listed corridors.

Ordsall Hall and Margaret Radclyffe

November 13, 2008 by Andrew Leave a Comment

Ordsall Hall Ordsall Hall is a former stately home in Salford, Greater Manchester, England.  The oldest parts of the former Tudor mansion date back to the 15th century but there has been a building in location for at least 750 years. The Radclyffe family bought Ordsall Hall in the 14th century. The Hall was originally […]

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