| Seekers A wide variety of paranormal topics in article form. |
| The_Shadowlands__Mysteries_and_the_Unexplained Numerous areas of the supernatural world are covered in detail. Topics range from Bigfoot to the Jersey Devil, to sea serpents and lake monsters, to Spring Heeled Jack. |
| Spirit_Home An eye on the paranormal offers information about mysterious secrets and phenomena. |
| Subconscious_Perception Submit, share and view great stories, dreams and experiences. |
| VIPS_2000 Resumés of heads of government, in English and French. Somewhat dated. |
| Mind_Space Virtual community formed to discuss a sustainable future, reality selection, surrounding philosophies, cyber culture, literature, alternative lifestyles and viewpoints, freedom of information, music, |
| Subcultural_Styles_Discussion_List Mailing list regarding the theory and empirical investigation of 'deviant' subcultural styles. |
| Subkultures_net Online community for people who don't feel part of the mainstream. Hosts sites for individuals. |
| Associated_Black_Charities Promotes the delivery of quality health and human services to New York's African American community. |
| Canadian_Centre_for_Philanthropy National charitable organization dedicated to advancing the role and interests of the charitable sector for the benefit of Canadian communities. |
| Candlelighters_Childhood_Cancer_Foundation Dedicated to serving children with cancer who are being or have been treated at Western Washington hospitals and their immediate and extended family members, survivors, health care professionals, and |
| Center_for_the_Study_of_Philanthropy Follows trends in international, multicultural and women's philanthropy, features electronic conference information, research tools, programs, and publications. |
| The_Center_on_Philanthropy_at_Indiana_University An interdisciplinery academic center headquartered at Indiana University that seeks to increase the understanding of philanthropy and improve its practice through research, teaching, and public servic |
| Charities_Information_Bureau Supporting voluntary organisations and community groups in funding their work. in England, UK and elsewhere. |
| The_Charity_Guide A searchable database of local charities. Includes tips for donors, new listings submission, and contact information. |
| Charity_Wire Provides charity news, fundraising ideas, ten ways to help, directory of non-profit organizations, and a FAQ. |
| The_Chronicle_of_Philanthropy News source for charity leaders, fund raisers, grant makers, and others involved in philanthropic enterprises. |
| DonationRewards Donate online to schools or local nonprofits, and received rewards from local merchants. Features profile of services, ways to get involved, searchable database of local organizations, and contact in |
| Evergreen_Charitable_Trust Exists to help build charitable endowments through life-insurance policies. Includes various plans, FAQs, glossary, example transactions, and contact information. |
| Fidelity_Charitable_Gift_Fund Offers two charitable giving programs - a donor-advised fund, and a Pooled Income Fund providing immediate tax benefits and the flexibility to support any IRS-qualified U.S. public charity. |
| GiveDaily_org Encourages and enables daily giving both online and in schools. Includes project background, list of participating charities, and description of active funds. |
| GiveSpot_com Philanthropic portal aids in finding charitable opportunities online. Provides information on research foundations and non-profits, volunteer projects, research on social issues, and resources. |
| Giving_@_Home Bulletin board connecting people in need with those who wish to help them. Features mission statement, requests for help and responses, prayer board, sponsors, ways to help, auctions, and a FAQ. |
| How_Philanthropy_Works Article explaining the various ways in which you can support charitable organizations, how to make sure a charity is legitimate, how philanthropies work, and links to resources. |
| Institute_for_Philanthropy Aims to promote philanthropy via research, debate, publications and by encouraging the philanthropic sector in Britain. Includes research and study opportunities, areas of activity, newsletter, and co |
| International_Society_for_Third-Sector_Research_(ISTR) Promotes research and education in the philanthropy, civil society and nonprofit sectors. Includes membership information, affinity groups, conferences, and publications. |
| The_Jewish_Communal_Fund Provides donors the opportunity to simplify their charitable giving and maximize tax savings through the use of donor-advised funds. |
| JustGive_org Connects people with charities and causes. Provides a searchable nonprofit database, ways to give, donor info, inspiring stories and quotes, newsletter, and nonprofit resources. |
| More_Than_Money An organization that helps wealthy people learn to use their resources to create a better world. Features a quarterly journal, membership information, events, discussions, coaching groups, and an onli |
| National_Center_for_Family_Philanthropy Encourages families and individuals to create and sustain philanthropic family foundations. Offers programs, publications, articles, resource links, a newsletter, calendar of events, and a FAQ. |
| National_Committee_for_Responsive_Philanthropy Committed to making organized philanthropy more responsive to socially, economically and politically disenfranchised people. Features publications, current projects, and membership information. |
| National_Philanthropic_Trust Helps people create donor-advised funds to support charities, while maximizing tax deductions and eliminating paperwork. Features mission statement, guides, and philanthropic resources. |
| onPhilanthropy A global resource for non-profit and philanthropy professionals. It is free of charge and features several e-mail newsletters. |
| The_Philanthropic_Initiative Non-profit organization promotes growth of strategic philanthropy through research, educational programming, and consulting services. Provides profile of services, philanthropy articles, forum, email |
| Philanthropy_Roundtable Association of nonprofit professionals and private donors. Features organization profile, history, email newsletter, the magazine "Philanthropy", online store, and meetings information. |
| The_Philanthropy_Workshop_West_(TPW_West) Provides a small group of individuals quarterly workshops to work with prominent figures from the fields of philanthropy, policy, and public management to develop a deep understanding of the nonprofit |
| Precision_Philanthropy Helps match donors' international philanthropic goals with local projects and unmet needs. Provides guide to services, resources, and contact information. |
| Resource_Generation Offers a variety of programs for young people with wealth to explore how their financial resources relate to social justice and provide tools for them to take action. Also offers forums to promote cro |
| Schwab_Fund_for_Charitable_Giving A national (USA) donor-advised fund. |
| The_T__Rowe_Price_Program_for_Charitable_Giving A national (USA) donor-advised fund. |
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We are currently in the process of re-vamping the Mysterious Britain website. This will include a
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up-to-date articles and features. Watch this space.
The Mysterious Britain Mailing List is now availableStay up to date with site changes and events.
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New Additions
Eleanor Cobham added to the Occult Section
Immortalised by Shakespeare, Eleanor Cobham, Duchess of Gloucester was accused of trying to assassinate King Henry VI using witchcraft; a crime for which she received.....
(7 July 08) 
Watch this space as we still have many sites to add to this ancient county, which is steeped in folklore and legend.
(16 May 08) 
Leeds Castle is named after Led who is supposed to have been the Chief Minister of King Ethelbert IV of Kent. Originally a Saxon manor house called Esledes, built in AD857, it consisted of a wooden palisade and earthwork .........
(02 May 08) 
ASSAP FeatureThe Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena (ASSAP) has been
investigating the weird seriously (and the seriously weird) since 1981. Our main aims are
paranormal research and education. Anomalous phenomena include psychic phenomena, UFOs,
Forteana and earth mysteries. We specialise in.....(12 Mar 08) 
Gef, The Talking Mongoose An article by one of our readersIt was in September 1931 that the Irving family of
Doarlish Cashen, on the Isle of Man, came to prominence by reputedly being 'haunted' by a talking
mongoose. Gef, as the animal preferred to be called, attracted wide media interest - even being
investigated by Harry Price and Nandor Fodor..... (05 Mar 08) 
An article by one of our readers:"Hellfire Club" is a name that brings in mind a coven of
hooded and caped Enlightment-era gentlemen practising all kinds of debauchery, Satan worship
being the most prominent. Over the years stories have abounded about Sir Francis Dashwood
and his "monks" practising all kinds of wickedness in their "abbey" by the Thames.........
(20 Jan 08)
Ben Macdhui is the second highest peak in Scotland, a huge mountain with deep corries, situated in
the Cairngorms: one of Scotland's finest mountain ranges, and a magnet for walkers, climbers and
other outdoor enthusiasts. Ben Machdhui is also reputed to be haunted by 'something' that is
popularly known as the Grey Man or Fear Liath Mhor in Gaelic. (added 23 November 2007)
......
Often mooted as the most haunted village in England, the picturesque Kentish Village is certainly
steeped in ghost stories, whether based on actual sightings or just modern folklore.
Its reputation as a ghost village is not without its problems
......
Lincoln CathedralAn article by the controversial author Dan Green on the mysteries of Lincoln Cathedral.
On Sunday 19th June 1966 a retired couple from Canada captured an extraordinary image on camera whilst visiting the Queens House in Greenwich.
They took what is arguably the best known apparent photograph of a ghost.
Eliphas LeviAlphonse Louis Constant (more commonly known by his pseudonym: Eliphas Levi),
was an occultist and author who is considered to have greatly influenced the
19th century's occult revival. 
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