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Farrows Bank Ltd. - The Peoples Bank - 1 Cheapside, London. In setting up the bank, Thomas Farrow wished not only that unsuspecting people in need of money to tide them over a period of temporary
Helen Duncan - Ectoplasm & Teleplasmic handPiece of card showing two undated photographs of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan blindfolded during a sance, producing " ectoplasm" and a " hand"
Mediumship / MarriottWILLIAMs MARRIOTT EXPOSES Marriott simulates Polish medium Stanislawa Tomczyks levitation of a glass tumbler in full light
Piltdown forgery meetingMeeting to present the extent of the forgery at the Geological Society of London at Burlington House on 30 June 1954
Geologists at PiltdownGeologists Association party visiting the pit at Piltdown on 12 July 1913
Photograph of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan during sance with " ectoplasm" wrapped around her head and the end tucked into her nostrils, May 1931
Notebook and wig of Justice HawkinsA notebook and wig once belonging to the English Judge, Justice Hawkins (Henry Hawkins, 1st Baron Brampton), given to Horatio William Bottomley, Liberal MP
Advert, Bryant & May's Patent Safety Matches. Date: 1868
Ethel Beenham, Harry Price's secretary, demonstrates how a skilful medium can perform any number of psychic phenomena even though her hands and feet are tied. Date: 1930s ?
French spirit photographer Edouard Isidore Buguet (1840-1901) is cleared of evil fluids by a medium, before he takes a spirit photograph: he was convicted of fraud in 1874 Date: circa 1874
Valentine postcard, Man borrows money from his girlfriend Date: 20th century
English gentleman consulting a somniloquist, 18th centuryEnglish gentleman consulting a somniloquist in his chambers, 18th century. The sleeping fortune teller lies in a bed in a room decorated with crocodile skin, Egyptian figures and incense burners
English gentleman at the tomb of Petrarchs muse, Laura de Sade, Laure des Noves, in the Chapelle des Sade, convent of the Cordeliers, Avignon. At the tomb of Laura
DOYLE IN SPIRIT PHOTOConan Doyles image turns up in a spirit photo done by Charles Hope (1863-1933). Hope was frequently accused of fraud, so this photograph may not be genuine. Date: 1920s
What are the wild wave saying? LiarWhat are the wild wave saying? (" Liar" ) Date: circa 1910s
Automatic photograph of sitters and Rudi Schneider at sanceAutomatic photograph of sitters and Rudi Schneider at a sance at the National Laboratory of Psychical Research, 8 March 1932. Harry Price and Professor David Fraser-Harris are controlling Schneider
Scottish medium Helen Duncan during sance with ectoplasmPhotograph of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan during sance with " ectoplasm" wrapped around her head and the end tucked into her nostrils, May 1931. HPG/1/4/2 (x)"
Leonide PigeaireLEONIDE PIGEAIRE claims to be able to read blindfolded when she is magnetised : though accused of fraud, the question has never been resolved Date: 1837
Paranormal: William S. Marriott fake seance with flying banjoA banjo floats mysteriously in the air at one of William S. Marriotts fake seances, thanks to a hook in the curtain, manipulated by the medium. Date: 1910
Paranormal: William S. Marriott exposes levitation trickThe British magician William S. Marriott simulates Polish medium Stanislawa Tomczyks levitation of an object in full light. Date: 1910
Ted Serios, American thoughtographerTheodore (Ted) Judd Serios (1918-2006), American thoughtographer. He took photographs which he claimed were infuenced by his own psychic powers, though several people claimed it was a trick
Martin Alister Campbell Hinton (1883-1961)Portrait of Martin Alister Campbell Hinton, a zoologist and keeper of zoology at the British Museum (Natural History). From Piltdown, A Scientific Forgery
Helen Duncan during a sance showing ectoplasmDouble photograph of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan during a sance showing " ectoplasm" wrapped around her head and reaching down to the floor, May 1931
Undated photograph of the Scottish medium Helen Duncan, blindfolded during a sance, with her head covered with ectoplasm reaching down to floor. The photograph is annotated to show fraudulence
Nicolas Philippe Ledru, known as Comus, quack dotorUndated head and shoulders pencil sketch of Nicolas Philippe Ledru, known as " Comus", " quack" doctor. HPG/8/1/1 (i) "
Dr Slade the spirit mediumThe trial of Henry Slade, the medium who was said to communicate with spirits by a slate board. Top sketch shows Mr G. Leis, counsel for the Prosecution and bottom image shows Professor E
CheeseclothEthel Beenham, Harry Prices secretary, demonstrates how a sheet of cheesecloth 2 metres by half a metre can be fitted into a deceiving mediums mouth or other orifice
A clay reconstruction of the face of Piltdown ManA clay reconstruction of the face of the paleoanthropological hoax Piltdown Man, discovered in the grounds of Barkham Manor at Piltdown, East Sussex
Caricature of Mrs Fletcher and Mrs Hart-DaviesCaricature of Susan Willis Fletcher, spiritualist, and Mrs Juliette Hart-Davies, her victim. Fletcher was convicted of obtaining jewellery by deception from Mrs Hart-Davies. 1881
Mrs Fletcher on TrialSusie (Willis) Fletcher is found guilty of obtaining the property of Mrs Hart Davies by spiritualistic fraud, and is sentenced to twelve months hard labour Date: January 1881
Four Poster Bed 1930SThe sumptuous principal bedroom of the Mayfair home of City financier Clarence Hatry, with its wooden panelled walls and four-poster bed. Hatry was jailed for fraud. Date: 1930s
Spirit RappingDr Schiff, of Paris, demonstrates how the so-called spirit rappings can be simulated by using the muscles of the leg Date: April 1859
Paranormal: William S. Marriott flower levitation trickThe British magician William S. Marriott exposing the practices of fraudulent spiritual mediums. Thanks to invisible thread, a flower is mysteriously levitated from a vase. Date: 1910
Paranormal: William S. Marriott exposes the medium TomczykThe British magician William S. Marriott shows how investigator Ochorowicz might have been fooled by Polish medium Stanislawa Tomczyks psychokinetic feats. Date: 1910
Paranormal: William S. Marriott simulates table liftingThe British magician William S. Marriott exposes the practices of fraudulent spiritual mediums: Marriott demonstrates the art of table-lifting
Paranormal: William S. Marriott with three simulated spiritsWilliam S. Marriott pictured with three of his simulated spirit figures. Marriott worked to expose the practices of fraudulent mediums by demonstrating how spirits could be simulated. Date: 1910
Paranormal: William S. Marriott exposes seance hand controlThe British magician William S. Marriott shows how hand control can be evaded during a s顮 ce. Date: 1910
Paranormal: William S. Marriott demonstrates spirit writingThe British magician William S. Marriott shows how slate-writing can be faked by inserting an umbrella-rib between the tied slates, with a tiny pencil attached. Date: 1910
Paranormal: William S. Marriott simulates automatic writingThe British magician William S. Marriott simulates automatic writing, inspired by a ghostly guide. Date: 1910
Paranormal: William S. Marriott simulated spirit formThe British magician William S. Marriotts simulated spirit form, which was identified as a departed loved one by many who attended his fake s顮 ces. Date: 1910
Paranormal: William S. Marriott simulates a spirit formWilliam S. Marriott simulates a spirit form to expose the practices of fraudulent mediums. Date: 1910
Paranormal: William S. Marriott exposes fake spirit figuresWilliam S. Marriott exposing fraudulent mediums: pictured here with simulated spirit figures in full light. Date: 1910
Houdinis Seance FraudHoudini demonstrates how luminous faces can be faked Date: 1925
Georgina Houghton, spiritualist writer and mediumGeorgina Houghton (?-1887), spiritualist writer and medium, seen here with her mothers spirit hovering behind her. The photographer was later exposed as a fraud. Date: 19th century
Albert Grant, Vanity Fair, ApeALBERT GRANT (1831-1899) (born Abraham Gottheimer) Irish born British company promoter. Established many companies which were to fail at the expense of the shareholders leading to claims of fraud
Mansion ConservatoryThe luxury conservatory, with its plants and stained leaded glass windows, of the Mayfair (London) mansion of City financier Clarence Hatry, who was jailed for fraud. Date: 1930s
Mansion InteriorOne of the fireplaces and private bar of the Mayfair (London) mansion of City financier Clarence Hatry, jailed for fraud. Date: 1930s
Luxury Swimming PoolThe luxury outdoor private swimming pool of the Mayfair (London) mansion of City (of London) financier Clarence Hatry, jailed for fraud. Date: 1930s