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. Ians 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. If you have an interest in contributing click , or log onto our new Forum

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