Mystery AtlasSociety for Psychical Research
The London society founded in 1882 to investigate paranormal claims scientifically; its members conducted the principal investigations of the Enfield case and reached opposing conclusions.
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Society for Psychical Research investigated Enfield Poltergeist — SPR investigators reached opposing conclusions: Grosse and Playfair reported unexplained phenomena; Anita Gregory and John Beloff reported trickery and suggestibility.
- Borley Rectorybuilt 1862, demolished 1944
Society for Psychical Research investigated Borley Rectory — The SPR's 1956 critical survey concluded much of the evidence for hauntings was exaggerated or fabricated.
People
Society for Psychical Research had as a member Maurice Grosse.
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