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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 2h

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.

Laura, taking part in a scrying table experiment, at the Theatre Royal, Margate, Kent.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

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 ruined Keep at Corfe Castle, Dorset, England.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Although it's never been central to our research so far, the location of the original 1626 Fort at Landguard Point, Felixstowe in Suffolk, in relation to the 1717 / 1744 Forts, to us at least, remains an enigma. Below are the four main sources for the locations:

Five contemporary floor plans of the two Landguard Forts, Suffolk, England

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Hadleigh Castle (the one in Essex, not Suffolk. You can go to the Suffolk one if you want, but there's no castle there, promise!) Oft a popular destination for would be ghost hunters in these part, looking for the famous white lady no doubt.

Hadleigh Castle at night, with the shadows of two youths, stuck on top of one of the tower, after deciding it was safe for them to climb.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Dobbs' Grave, Nr Ipswich, Suffolk. This is a roadside grave of John Dobbs, who hanged himself at nearby Kesgrave Hall Farm in 1740. He was buried, with a stake through his heart, as was custom for suicides back then, at the local crossroads, where his ghost is still said to watch over the grave.

Dobbs Grave, Kesgrave, on the outskirts of Ipswich, Suffolk, England

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

St Mary's Church, Clophill, Bedfordshire. Notorious due to alleged rituals being conducted there in the 1960/70s, it also has a history of hauntings too. Here's an account of a Policeman, who spent a night there in the deserted church, due to lead thefts, in the early 1950s

Composite image of St Mary's, Clophill, Bedfordshire, alongside a witness account from 1997 of a former Police Officer who spent the night there in the early 1950s.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Mistley Towers, Manningtree, Suffolk. A well know Suffolk landmark and, allegedly haunted, although we suspect this is more to do with an association through geography to young Matthew Hopkins, the 17th Witchfinder General, more than anything else.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

No ghosts, but a sunny day, an old castle, a very rich lady and, some found treasure....

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

It's important to remember that not every location provides something interesting for the researcher. Here is the famous sign that greets you as you enter Chislehurt Caves, South East London. A place with a long history and, more that its' fair share of stories and associated folklore.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The stepping stones at Ogmore Castle, although now situated adjacent to the ruins of the castle itself, they were originally located a quarter of a mile or so downstream.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

'The Warminster Thing', as reported in the Daily Mirror, Friday, 10th September 1965 A little more "show and tell" from the archive. This is the Daily Mirror of 10th September 1965, reporting on what had become known locally as 'The Warminster Thing'.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Just for a change, a little piece of publishing history from our archive. Whilst going through some of our older material, we came across these two original illustrations used for discussing the legend of the Nun & Phantom Coach & Horse, published in the June 1955c issue of East Anglian Magazine.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

An unpublished photograph from our files. This photo was taken during our first visit to Hellfire Caves, Buckinghamshire, in 2007. At the time, it seemed like little more than a routine reference photograph. Looking back, it's fair to say It became part of a much bigger story.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Sometimes, you visit a location and you 'feel' the fingerprints of someone that shouldn't be there. Well, after a year of two of research, we've finally found the trail of breadcrumbs left behind. paranormalreason.com/chilton-the-...

Laura, in the Crane Chapel, St Mary's Church, Chilton, Suffolk.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Following up on a lead, back in 2024, kindly passed to us by @spookyappalachia , relating to a 30 year old Mothman sighting in the UK, we were shocked to find it related to a neighbouring village, in Essex. Our first visit culminated in an unexpected event....

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

An historical source reported an evil spirit had been exorcised at Chilton, near Sudbury and, imprisoned within a bottle before being thrown into a pond behind the village church. Over 160 years later, there was just one problem. Nobody seemed to know where the pond had actually been. (1/2)

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Moments before this photo was taken inside the upper level of Landguard Fort, Laura entered the adjoining bathroom of Fire Officers’ Quarters F7 & was immediately told, very loudly, to “Fuck off” by what she described as a male voice. The reaction you can see in the image was captured seconds later

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

I saw this beginning to trend earlier today, so thought I'd give it a try - asking AI to write an unhinged unbio, just for fun. Laura believes she doesn't have enough online presence for one. I did one for her anyway and, a dual one, for us both. I was expecting far worse, I was disappointed.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

The History Alchemist (not on this platform sadly) recently posted about a visit he'd made to St Barnabas Church in Alphamstone, Essex, to study a set of Sarsen stones to be found at the location, both surrounding and part of the church structure itself.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Somewhere in rural Essex, a quiet riverside village has become the centre of deeply unsettling reports dating back over 30 years. What began as a simple referral would ultimately draw us into one of the strangest investigations we have undertaken. More soon.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

A couple of years ago we found ourselves on a journey, which (so far) culminated at this Church. Here Laura surveys the building and, although we found the church to be locked on this occasion, she'd already 'found' where our target in the church lay. We shall be back.

Laura, surveying the locked church and locating our target.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

The 12th Century west front of Castle Acre Priory, Norfolk. Although, sadly, the heat experienced on the day we visited affected things greatly, two decades ago I was fortunate to be part of two private investigations at the location.

The 12th Century west front at Castle Acre Priory.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

A view of inside the ruins of the Undercroft at Waverly Abbey, Surrey. A case of sometimes, appearances can be deceptive. paranormalreason.com/a-visit-to-w...

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

What remains of two of the piers for the central crossing tower at Binham Priory, Norfolk, from when we visited last year.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

At the southern point of our search we find this - 'The Washington Memorial Stone' Laid in 1928 for the Rev Lawrence Washington, the great great Grandfather of George Washington, the first President of the United States of America, who rests nearby in the church yard.

The Washington Memorial Stone for Rev Lawrence Washington, the great great Grandfather George Washington, the first President of the USA - All Saints Church, Maldon.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

The Mermaid Inn, the morning after. Although we didn't come away with much, such a fantastic, historical location, where many luminaries have passed through, some, I'm sure, you'd rather not have met. We'll be back. Some day.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Harwich's High and Low Lighthouses, both constructed in 1818. Laura has always wanted to visit the High Lighthouse, perhaps we shall manage it this year.

A composite image of Harwich's High and Low Lighthouses, both constructed in 1818.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

We were surprised by the response to our Stranger Things M Cave post last week. Whilst on most platforms it was received as expected, but with Threads, it went down a storm, receiving 186,357 views, with over 286k hits on our profile. Not bad for a platform we consider 'dead'.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

I found it interesting, in Volume 2, Season 5 of Stranger Things, a certain, now infamous cave in Nevada was referenced, in plain sight. Even our daughter called it, without prompting. I wonder if this is why Vecna / Henry Creel is too scared to enter.......

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Sometimes, when you walk away, you always know, deep down, you'll be back some day. Sometimes you search for now horizons when what you're really looking for is right in front of you.

The Well Room, Orford Castle Keep, Suffolk, England.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Our research when out in the field often involves moments of quiet attunement to a landscape. Here, Laura takes a reflective pause during one of our visits, perhaps a reminder that intuition and, careful observation sit alongside technical methods in our research.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

During our last visit to St Peter's on the Wall (St Cedd's Chapel), Essex, back in 2023, as we started walking along the Roman Road to the Chapel, Laura, almost immediately 'received' what can only be described as a mantra, which she felt compelled to repeat the entire walk to St Cedd's.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

A close up of the Hag Stone found protecting the entrance to Ulting Church, Essex, the long forgotten Medieval Holy Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary, during the first lock-down in 2020. Clearly home made, very carefully, with a man-made hole drilled through a chalk pebble.

Home Made Hag Stone, found at the entrance to the grounds of Ulting Church, Essex.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Although Colchester Castle features strongly in the Essex Witch Trials of the 16th and 17th Centuries as the holding pre-trial Gaol for those accused of witchcraft, such as Ursula Kempe of St Osyth.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

As we approach Halloween, Laura and I are stepping up our fieldwork to explore some of Essex’s most mysterious and unsettling locations. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing new investigations, stories, and history from:

The sole remaining Archway at Bicknacre Priory, near Maldon, Essex.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

@monsterandmyth.bsky.social The inner circle of Harwich Redoubt Fort, Harwich. Sitting on the other side of the river to Landguard Fort, guarding the Stour / Orwell Estuary.

The inner circle of Harwich Redoubt Fort, Harwich, Essex, United Kingdom.

Sitting on the other side of the river to Landguard Fort, guarding the Stour / Orwell Estuary in 1808 to help defend the neighbouring counties of Essex and Suffolk from Napoleonic Invasion, it's much smaller than it's Suffolk counterpart but no less important.

During our visit, Laura only sensed 'activity' in one of the rooms you can see here, interestingly, the one I suddenly got a severe headache which only cleared when we left the room.

Was this connected?

Laura felt this was one of those locations that would have an entirely different atmosphere at night. We both vowed to return in the future, at some point, during the evening.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

If you know, you know..... Just wrapping up our article revealing the truth about the above property and, the true location of the medieval lock-up at St Osyth. Whilst we've sat on this for over 6 years now, we thought it's finally time the truth is told and reveal all.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

In our rediscovery of the location of the former 'Lion Tree' of Beeleigh Falls, believe it or not, we found a number of 'mini' Lions. Here's a photograph of one I took, along with a photo of the original. Our article, can also be found here: paranormalreason.com/the-lion-the...

Original Lion Tree at Beeleigh Falls vs new Lion Tree.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

The school summer holidays are always a quiet period for us, so decided to take a dive into these two for the umpteenth time during the lull - The Black Alchemist and, it's follow-up, 'The Second Coming', both questing classics from the GOAT Andrew Collins.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Clare Castle, Suffolk, yesterday. Too hot for the ghosties to come out to play.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Does this brief case represent proof of ongoing survival once someone has passed? Read more in our latest blog post: paranormalreason.blogspot.com/2025/03/plat...

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Straight from our files, EVP - a direct response to a statement.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Probably our most favourite location to visit outside of anything paranormal we've experienced is The Mermaid Inn, in Rye, East Sussex, dating back almost 1,000 years to at least 1156AD. Here, Laura explores the winding corridors, hoping we can find out way out!

Laura, of Paranormal Reason, exploring the ancient corridors of The Mermaid Inn, Rye, East Sussex.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Framlingham Castle, Suffolk, UK, the location where Mary I (Mary Tudor / Bloody Mary) was proclaimed Queen of England, 19th July 1553, although the town is perhaps more famous these days for being the home of a certain red haired popular musician

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Laura, standing at the perimeter of Borley Church Yard, just behind the Bull graves.

Laura, standing near the Bull graves, Borley Church, Essex.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

In the past, if you wanted to capture EVP, the 'go to' equipment to use was an analogue tape cassette recorder. Time waits for no one and now, our tool of choice is the Zoom H2n audio recorder - Most importantly, it allows adjustment of Auto Gain - something very under appreciated.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Probably the only recording I've made that possibly captures spontaneous activity, is of some 'knocking' obtained during a calling out session 20 years ago, originating from (I believe) an iron candle stick, secured to the back of a pew, in the same church in Suffolk Laura and I visited last week.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

An image that I rarely encounter these days - taken over 69 years ago - the Hopkins' Photograph, taken at the ruins of Borley Rectory, Essex, from our collection. Is an explanation possible from a contemporary context?

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Over the years, as we’ve expanded our research library, we often acquire other items with a paranormal context. One such item are the ball-pen and, b&w watercolour sketches by E Lovell, used to illustrate the article, ‘The Merry Ghosts of Borley’, The East Anglian Magazine, Vol 14, No.5, June 1955.

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Paranormal Reason @paranormalreason.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Just dusted off an old piece of equipment we haven't used since 2006 - our old Marantz PMD-222 field cassette recorder, which will be used in a new EVP Project. To our surprise, when I turned it on it still played, using only the power from it's internal batteries, last charged 18 years ago.

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