Throughout the history of Spiritualism, and to the current day, there have been many individuals who have made significant contributions to its progress. This page is updated regularly with information about some of our pioneers and their achievements. They serve to remind us that we too have the challenge of being the pioneers of today...
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A great resource for Hydesville Day Activities and a Fantastic way to learn more about our Spiritualist Pioneers! Featuring detailed profiles of 50 main figureheads of the Spiritualist movement Read more
Harold Sharp is regarded as the pioneer of the Auragraph, a painting that is a reflection of colours and symbols in the aura. Read more
Coral Polge was a dedicated spirit artist for 54 years, passing to spirit in 2001 Read more
Margery Crandon was a physical medium. She was tested extensively by the ‘New Scientist’ magazine in the 1920s. Read more
An amazing trace healer born in 1914, he began his healing ministry at the age of 15, being trained by the spirit world from the age of ten. Read more
Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh on May 22nd 1859. A physician and writer, he is noted for his fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes. Read more
The Pioneer journal is a unique insight into the history of the Spiritualists’ National Union and its pioneers. Each edition is free and available to download here. Read more