Pioneers of Spiritualism

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Pioneers of Spiritualism: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1859, is best known for creating the legendary detective, Sherlock Holmes. This character, with his razor-sharp analytical skills and rational mind, has become an iconic figure in British literature. However, beyond his illustrious writing career, Doyle was deeply involved in a realm far removed from Holmes’ […]

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Emma Hardinge Britten

Pioneers of Spiritualism: Emma Hardinge Britten

Emma Hardinge Britten (1823-1899) was a prominent British spiritualist, medium, and women’s rights advocate. Yesterday (May 2, 2023) the SNU commemorated her 200th birthday. As a pivotal figure in the spiritualist movement, Britten played a significant role in shaping modern spiritualism as we know it today. Additionally, she contributed to the advancement of women’s rights,

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Gordon Higginson

Pioneers of Spiritualism: Gordon Higginson

Gordon Higginson (1918-1993) was one of the most influential spiritualist mediums of the 20th century. His unique gift, along with his dedication to the spiritualist movement, played a significant role in popularising mediumship in the United Kingdom and around the world. His extraordinary abilities, coupled with his empathetic and charismatic personality, inspired many people to

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Helen Duncan

Pioneers of Spiritualism: Helen Duncan. A medium or a witch?

The Case of Helen Duncan is a highly controversial and fascinating story about a Scottish medium who was accused of being a witch during World War II. Helen Duncan’s case remains a controversial topic to this day, as many believe she was a genuine medium, while others see her as nothing more than a fraud.

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Maurice Barbanell and Silver Birch

The Spiritual Connection: Hear Maurice Barbanell channelling Silver Birch

The story of Maurice Barbanell and Silver Birch is a fascinating account of spiritualism and mediumship in the twentieth century. It details the relationship between a spiritual medium and his spirit guide, who, together, disseminated teachings that have had a significant impact on the spiritualist movement. Let’s delve into the lives of these two extraordinary

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The Fox Sisters

Pioneers of Spiritualism: The Fox Sisters and the Birth of Modern Spiritualism

Hydesville Day is an important day in the history of spiritualism. It is the day when the Fox sisters made contact with the spirit world, thus marking the beginning of the spiritualist movement. On the night of March 31, 1848, the Fox family, consisting of Margaret, Kate, and their parents, moved into a rented house

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