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  1. About Spiritualism
  2. Pioneers of Spiritualism

Pioneers of Spiritualism

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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Harold Sharp

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

Published: 18th May, 2018

Updated: 22nd May, 2018

Author: Rachael Loukes

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Coral Polge

Coral Polge was a dedicated spirit artist for 54 years, passing to spirit in 2001 Read more

Published: 18th May, 2018

Author: Rachael Loukes

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Margery Crandon

Margery Crandon was a physical medium. She was tested extensively by the ‘New Scientist’ magazine in the 1920s. Read more

Published: 18th May, 2018

Author: Rachael Loukes

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William Henry Lilley

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

Published: 23rd November, 2017

Updated: 18th May, 2018

Author: Rachael Loukes

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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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

Published: 3rd November, 2017

Author: james frid

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The Pioneer Journal

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

Published: 30th October, 2017

Updated: 28th November, 2019

Author: james frid

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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

Published: 30th October, 2017

Updated: 28th November, 2019

Author: james frid

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Published: 1st March, 2018

Updated: 1st February, 2019

Author: james frid

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Published: 16th March, 2018

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