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Helen - 2008-07-20 12:01:51 Wow, I have just sat and watched the film about this remarkable story with my little girls and we came straight on to the internet to find out information about the original story, how truly wonderful, really beautiful pictures, the picture of the fairy bath is amazing ,my daughter pointed out that you can see other little faces in the picture!! Wonderful, would love to see a fairy in my garden! Will keep a look out!!! Olivia - 2008-07-20 04:52:41 I believe the Cottingly Fairies to be true. I have seen a beautiful, shiney, silvery, Fairy, last Summer in my garden, flying swiftly from one spot to the bird bath, where she stayed stationary in the air, near the birds taking a bath. I stood at my kitchen window in awe, blinking my eyes several times, to make sure I was not imagining this. The tiny, silvery shining Fairy must have seen me, for she made a tiny circle flight, then flew away in the blink of an eye. But I know what I saw & I believe. Judie Rowling - 2008-07-14 04:06:44 I have just got information from my father who was reticent to give it, his father & grandfather came from Bingley, & were crofters on the Cottingley Estate, then my grandfather came out here to Australia. Could you please give me any details so I can investigate what the Estate looked like, etc, so I can show him. He has cancer, & had wanted to know more of his father & grandfathers history in England. It is fascinating to know this information now, but I don’t know how long he will be with us. My great- grandfather’s name was Joseph Rowling, my grandfather’s name was Harry Rowling. Kind regards, Judie Rowling Nikki Nash - 2008-07-07 13:36:57 thankyou for the information on this site, I live in Bingley, close to Cottingley and I have all my life so have grown up with this story. I love faries and feel them around me, I belive I will see them one day, this is a magical story and the photos are enchanting I think anyone who sees them just longs to see the fairies. A true beliver xxxxx Francesca Sobola - 2008-07-07 13:04:54 I just watched the film Fairies; A True Story, and I was curious to look into it more. I searched Cottingley Glen on google.com and came across this website. To the creator of this website, thank you for allowing me to share in this wonderful story. I believe that it is true and I only wish one day I am priveleged to meet a fairy. I fear I am to old now and they wouldn’t want to introduce themselves to me. I have always believed in fairies since I was little and this only proves my belief so much more. Thank you all again! Francesca x Rachelle LaVeune - 2008-06-13 14:06:25 Thank you so for sharing John Lambert - 2008-06-12 10:32:07 Just a quick message from myself & my sisters to inform anybody that knew Elsie Lambert late of manor rd she passed away on wed 11/6/08 funeral details will be in the telegraph & argus soon. Ali Barnett - 2008-06-02 07:26:25 Thank you for sharing the story and the photos. I KNOW the fairies are real, Sylvia lived with me for many years when I was a child and when I fell pregnant with my first daughter the fairies came and told me they were giving me a changeling who would need care - they were right. My last child, my son, was a gift from the elves. I am blessed. I have seen the fairies, lived with the fairies and now they entrust me with the care of Fey. I have been known as the Fairy Lady. In truth, you can only lead a horse to the water you cannot make them drink. Love and light to all...Ali x Karl F 2008-05-23 09:11:27 An excellent and comprehensive website on the Cottingley Faries. Well done. I can see why Arthur Conan Doyle believed the girls as they "were" teling the truth, they did see faires. sonia dyne - 2008-05-07 17:32:32 FANTASTIC WEBSITE WOWWW sonia dyne - 2008-05-07 17:31:48 hello my name is sonia and i am a photography student in cambridgeshire, and wondered if anyone locally is a close living relative to the the little girls in 1917 who photgraphed fairies as it would be wonderfull for my research within my starting assignment in september kind Regards sonia dyne tony cannon - 2008-04-04 20:33:56 looking for a church to worship. new in the area tony cannon Ian G. Hughes - 2008-04-03 19:31:07 A wonderful story. I used to own a copy of the book with all the photographs. What made me dispense with it I will never know. mary-lennette - 2008-03-23 13:45:58 I’ve never heard this story before however from reading the facts and looking at the pictures i dont believe these pictures are real. however i do believe these girl saw something and got scared that they wouldnt be believed when they were questioned about it which i why these photographs were faked. Trimella 2008-03-12 09:49:41 I am absolutely blown away by these wonderful photographs. I am a photographer, and it wouldd take more than a coouple of little girls to fake these photos. The critique done on these photos and negatives prove without a doubt that they are real. There should be no more doubt. ... Jacqueline Tracey Mellor - 2008-03-05 12:53:27 I would just like to say that i come from bradford and as child i found a picture of the cottingley fairies in a box of pg tips i was so taken with the picture i went out to search for my own fairies i have not as yet found any but my search goes on i believed in the pictures then and still do now I DO BELIEVE IN FAIRIES IDO BELIEVE IN FAIRIES I DO BELIEVE IN FAIRIES I DO I DO I DO I wish everybody the best of fairy good luck in there search Jackie Mellor Alex Bartle - 2008-03-04 11:38:46 I do believe in fairies, but my friends bully me + say they’re not, what do i do? alan - 2008-02-19 19:27:24 i was fascinated by the pictures with the little creatures calle fairies on it. now i do believed in fairies and somehow they guide me to make the right decisions and help me avoid dangers. i know i can’t see them but i fell them. stacey - 2008-02-05 23:26:36 hi !! i just opped on to ure website an was struggling for ideas for my solo talk at college i have now decided i want to talk aout the fairiesxxxxxx Sarah Joyce - 2008-01-25 12:07:35 I believe in fairies. francesca mcanally - 2008-01-24 23:02:25 i belive so much in faries, i think about them all the time. i have two daughters and i would talk alot about the faries to them, they belive in faries, my eldest daughter said she seen one once. DENISE FAULKNER - 2008-01-24 14:30:01 I THINK ABOUT FAIRIES EVERY DAY, ALL CHILDREN SHOULD BE TOLD ABOUT THEM, AND THEN THE CHILDREN WILL GROW UP INTO BEAUTIFUL ADULTS,WITH HOPE AND KINDNESS AND A HAPPY NATURE. DENISE FAULKNER - 2008-01-24 14:25:37 DONT JUST LOOK AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR GARDEN FAIRIES ARE EVERYWHERE. I HAVE THE PHOTO PRINTS OF THE GIRLS AND FAIRIES, IN MY HALLWAY AND EVERYONE WHO CALLS COMMENTS ON THE PICTURES, ITS A LOVELY WAY TO BRING FAIRIES INTO YOUR LIFE.BEAUTIFULL PICTURES, I LOVE THE PICTURE OF THE FAIRY BATH IT IS INTERESTING,I CAN SEE SOMETHING DIFFERENT EACH TIME I LOOK AT IT. simon trutwein - 2008-01-22 15:10:50 Just thought I’d have a quite look at the website. I was born in Cottingley and lived there for 23 years. I pop back to see my parents from time to time and nothing really changes except the monstrous ’thing’ they are building where the church used to be. It is truly dreadful. It’s a shame. Koby Rusby - Australia - 2008-01-20 10:42:18 I do believe in faeries... This site was fantastic and gave me a closer look at the photographs which I could look at forever and a day. You have done a wonderful job of presenting all the information one could want about the Cottingley Faeries. There are so many points which are made about the pictures being fake, as many times as I have looked at them and studied them, I still cant pinpoint any fault, not a cut out line, not a ’hairpin’, nothing false! Just two beautiful girls who were chosen out of the few people in the world to be chosen by faeries to see them and to appreciate their beauty and magic and wonder. Thankyou for keeping my dreams alive, it brings out the inner child in me everytime. Blessings, Koby Australia NICOLA MORGAN - 2008-01-18 10:36:41 I THINK THE PICTURES ARE WONDERFUL FAKE OR NOT ! jennifer james - 2008-01-13 17:02:59 wonderful story Tim Clapham - 2008-01-09 20:19:38 There are several names which appear on your excellent website which are of interest to me. Arthur Harry Briggs (Cottingley Manor) was the driving force behind Bradford Rugby Club’s decision to switch to association football in 1907 and become Bradford (Park Avenue)F.C. Harry was the club’s chairman and main benefactor, and when he died he left £243,000, a huge fortune in the 1920s. Another Cottingley personalty, eminent surgeon George Whyte-Watson, was a Park Avenue director for a number of years. I was particulary intrigued to read that John Clapham had a Cottingley connection. I understood he came from Bolton Abbey,at the time when the Clapham family (Beamsley Hall) and Priors of the Abbey were the largest landowners in the area. John Clapham (d 1468) is mentioned in William Wordsworth’s ’The White Doe of Rylstone.’ chez - 2008-01-08 11:05:04 a great film to watch when you want to believe in something that is greater than you. There is hope for us yet. Samantha - 2008-01-02 18:11:27 Thank you for this beautiful and most charming site. I am involved with a local paranormal group in Yorkshire and am always on the look out for fascinating stories. This is an old but very interesting story. As it says amongst the writing, I think the spirits of 2 young girls are having the last laugh. Trish - 2007-12-27 19:59:36 Thank you for making all this available! Stephanie - 2007-12-21 10:44:18 My Grandfather was George Whyte-Watson who lived in Cottingley Grange with his family. It was lovely to see a picture of the house as my mother Frances only has one picture of her family in front of the house. I really think my Grandfather should be on the people part of this site as he was well-known locally before his death. Thank you for creating the site i really enjoyed looking at it. Denise Faulkner - 2007-12-12 23:07:47 I BOUGHT MYSELF A SPECIAL NOTE BOOK AND WRITE DOWN FAIRY POETRY AND NOTES AND CARRY IT AROUND IN MY HANDBAG , I FEEL REALLY GOOD AND HAPPY.QUOTE, THE IRON TONGUE OF MIDNIGHT TOLD TWELVE, LOVERS TO BED , TIS ALMOST FAIRY TIME. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE. AS CHRISTMAS DRAWS NEAR I LOOK FORWARD TO DECORATING THE CHRISTMAS TREE AND I CAN FEEL THE MAGIC IN THE AIR.I AND MY FAMILY WILL GO OUT TO THE COUNTRY SIDE SOMETIME IN THE WEEK FOLLOWING TO CHRISTMAS AND LOOK AT THE WINTRY TREES AND SURROUNDINGS WE MAY SEE A FAIRY , OR EXPERIENCE A MAGICAL MOMENT ,HAPPY CHRISTMAS .LOVE DEE. linda francis - 2007-12-07 16:59:58 I am very interested in history of places and lived in bradford for seven years, only been through the area, have any of the ancient buildings been demolished, and what year does the area date back to with residents please, like the photos, how many of the buildings have been preserved. I originate from Durham, now in halifax and have any ghostly happenings been reported in any preserved old buildings. when I can may have a look to the area. best wishes from ghostmistress. www.gmproductions.tv. Monnie - 2007-11-20 04:47:29 those photos’ are really very amazing! Christine - 2007-11-19 02:24:26 I believe there are things in this world that we can not explain or understand. Some are blessed to see and experience things that the rest of us can only only enjoy through their sharing. JC - 2007-11-19 01:05:40 Well, now I feel dumb! Just scanned through the web site, which I had not done prior to posting this morning, and I have read the information about the story having been an innocent joke begun by the girls, then growing into the gargantuan hoax that it became. Still, the movie was charming, and I enjoyed the story. The scenery and costumes were lovely. JC - 2007-11-18 19:03:46 I saw the movie this morning on the SciFi channel, and it was a lovely production. Sweet story. Just saw the actual photographs on this site, and must say, not wanting to sound rude, but the "fairies" are, to me, obviously paper pictures of fairies. Sure, the photos are not "faked;" it appears the children have hung cutouts on threads and photographed themselves with the cutouts, so the actual plates were not retouched. Thus, the "experts" were not being dishonest when they said the negatives were not fraudulent. I believe I see 2 thin threads holding up the "fairies" in one of the photos. Probably the girls decided to have some fun and made the photos, and then the mother got involved and the lark got out of hand. Still, I enjoyed the story, and do believe that anything is possible in this world created by an incredible GOD. Maureen LInk - 2007-11-14 02:25:26 I lived in Cottingley for years and both my children believed that the fairies existed. emiliee - 2007-10-29 17:52:08 I belive the cottingly faries story to be true, i dont really have a reason i just feel it is true! George Ginn - 2007-10-09 20:40:49 I have recently obtained a copy of the book’The case of the Cottingley Fairies by Joe Cooper. I have a very personal recollection of Frances Way-she was my Aunt. My mother’s maiden name was Kate Victoria Way and Sydney Way was her brother. I visited Frances on numerous occasions when she lived in Mapperley-Nottingham ; she was always very reluctant to discuss anything relating to the ’fairy’ incident. My last contact with her was in 1964 when both Frances and Sydney came to Brighton to attend my brother’s funeral.My lasting impression of her was as a really unassuming lovely lady. Martin Reppion - 2007-10-08 15:26:54 In 1979 I worked at the West Bowling Golf Club where I met an elderly gentleman, who hearing I was from Cottingley told me he could explain the ’Cottingley Fairies’ story. According to him, when he was a lad,, in the early years of the century, he lived in the village. The area around what is now the Woodside Estate and up towards Lee lane was (and mainly still is) farmland and woodland. In this area travelling gypsies used to camp. One of the sidelines of the travellers was, so he said, prostitution. The men of the village would inform each other that the ladies were open for business by refering to them as ’The Fairies’. ’Visiting the fairies’ became a euphemism for going to the camp to take advantage of the services on offer. His belief was that the girls may have heard talk of fairies in the woodland and developed their own take on it. I have only the old man’s story to go on and sadly I imagine that he has by now passed on. But there seems to be a ring of plausibility to it. Pam Petersen - 2007-10-05 18:08:43 Thank you, what an interesting and intrigueing site!!! I do remember watching a black & white movie about the Cottingly ’incident’ (I have been intrigued ever since). *God bless you all, and best wishes with this site. Adolfo Anciso - 2007-10-01 11:47:57 My wife and I believe the fairy story to be real. We both believe in fairies. I think that after so many years of asking the two girls if the pictures were real, that they became tired, as would anyone. I do not believe they would lie to their parents and the pictures were proven to be real. Why then did everyone question the girls for years as to how they faked the pictures. For those who don’t believe, a hundred pictures would not be enough to change their minds. For those who do believe, its a great feeling when you hear of someone who actually was a part of something so special! Tracy Mintern - 2007-09-22 21:18:48 I had forgotten this story until I saw part of the film "Fairy Tale; a true story earlier this afternoon. It is an utterly charming story and I belief it to be true. I love fairies and have many pictures and fairy ornaments in my home and garden. There is more to this world than meets the eye and whilst I can accept that the girls saw and photographed the fairies; I am sure that these beautiful, ethereal creatures must be in despair at the state of the environment today. It seems to me that the further mankind develops its technology, the greater the impact on our natural world. I would love to visit Cottingley but would hate to disturb its inhabitants so I am happy to admire from a distance, accepting that to preserve beauty we need to leave well alone! Thank you for this site; this, the INTERNET, is one aspect of the modern world I do enjoy as it takes me to places I can never hope to travel to. Thank you xxx brenda ryder - 2007-09-01 16:36:19 what a loveley story a delight to read the faries inthe photos look real Matic - 2007-08-26 12:08:54 Hey. I just wanna say, this web site is great! Full of great pictures and informations. Thanks a lot! B.E.Ray - 2007-08-17 22:04:34 A lovely story,read it years ago.In these times woldn’t it be good to think of magical fairies existing, to think of simpler times. I believe in fairies ,I do, I do! Terry & Shirley Swift - 2007-08-12 15:41:44 Our home is in Dayton, Ohio, USA. Cubby - 2007-07-24 11:12:19 It looks like the fairies and the gnome are 2D. None of them is turned back against the camera. But the girls evidently know that there are some objects. In my opinion, the photos are not fakes, of course, but there are certainly no fairies there;-) I suppose some pictures cut of paper or st like that. rozie - 2007-07-20 22:59:10 man wot an awscum storie hav ta read all of it sumtim sori but im jus not in tha reading mood ;D David D - 2007-07-05 17:34:46 Fasinating tale i believe every word karen - 2007-07-01 16:55:11 the photographs are enchanting, and whilst expert opinion can not prove fakery, the girls expression and eyes do not seem to be focusing on the images but rather looking past them val - 2007-06-29 20:21:36 I wrote this poem for a challenge on the BBC Poetry Corner message board, having watched the film several times & seen the story on T.V. as well. I do hope you like it......... Fairy Story Two little girls, a century ago Crossed a stream in their garden to play "But we can see no Fairies here" "We’ll perhaps see some today". Then a game they made to show That Fairies were indeed there In that lovely garden, a long long time ago. They borrowed Daddy’s camera And filmed Fairies flying round With gossamer outstretched And showed all what they’d found. The people were astonished They couldn’t understand How children so young, inexperianced Had filmed a Fairy band. No one could find a flaw In the pictures the children took And all declared them genuine Then someone wrote a book. Their fame spread far and wide People flocked to see The stream and the glade Where the Fairies were said to be. But, like all things human The excitment soon went away Leaving that lovely garden Littered, broken and grey. All the damage that was done The Family did repair The children, to their Parents Said, "Never again, we swear". Many years have passed Since that fateful day The children, now old ladies Came clean, as to how they Had filmed the Fairies in the glen With cardboard cutouts on cotton strings And cellophane For Fairy wings. I also put the link on to this site. Val Cecilia Romanos Escobar - 2007-06-22 05:10:46 Hi I can find the word’s to tell you how I feel right now but me and my grandaughters just saw the movie it was so special that we want to know more about Elsie. I want to purchase the magazine or the book that was published in 1917.I would appreciate the help. Thank You Cecilia Romanos Escobar 2. Camila! = ) - 2007-06-22 00:49:47 Wow, That is the neatest thing!!! I can’t wait until tonight as it is the Summer Solstice and magic is at its highest! I think that I’ll sneak into my garden at midnight with a gift for the fairies (blackberries maybe, and a copy of my story printed in size 4 font!). Even if I don’t see the little folk, I know they are there. It is so awesome how so many people have proof of fairies = ) and they are still there right infront our nose--unseen! I’m in the middle of writing a Childrens book about fairies and I’ll attempt to publish it. Wish me luck! Bye, Camila age 12 USA P.S. That site is still in construction ; ) DEAN AND SALLY MOOMOP - 2007-06-18 21:50:28 ME AND MY GIRLFRIEND WENT ON AN ENCHANTING WALK TO HEWENDEN VIADUCT, NEAR CULLINGWORTH, AND ALSO VISTED GOITSTOCK WATERFALL, AND PHOTOGRAPHED THE FALLS, WAS COMING DARK AND ALL WAS STILL AND PEACEFUL- AND WAS THE TWILIGHT TIME. THE WOODS SEEMED TO BE MAGICAL. ON OUR WAY OUT OF THE WOODS, BY THIS TIME ALMOST DARK, WE FELT A PRESENCE OF THE WOOD FARIES, AND COULD OF ALMOST SWORE WE SAW THEM FROM THE OLD LAMP LIT BRIDGE, WE STOOD AND STARED IN TO THE GLOOM OF THE WOODS AND OVER THE STREAM THEY DANCED AND FLUTTERED BY AS QUICK AS A BLINK OF AN EYE THEY WERE GONE. tHIS INSPIRED THE STORY OF THE ENCHANTED WOOD EMAIL TO FIND OUT MORE DEAN&SALLY ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS BELIEVE.XXX 4. Susanne Susanne - 2007-06-18 07:48:51 I believe in fairies and I still do, no matter what people say. Anything can be possible Noelle - 2007-06-15 18:30:59 The whole case is so enchanting and mysterious. I wish to believe they were real, but somthing about the images look fake to me. Terry robinson - 2007-06-14 14:49:10 looked into family history.mine contain Franklands and I noticed a Hardacre(all Great Grandparents) shana - 2007-06-12 16:04:32 I believe! A little bit of magic in a dark world is what we all need. Enchanting. Malcolm Berry - 2007-06-07 14:54:53 Hi.... we at Sandy Lane Primary are learning about the story of the Cottingley fairies and have enjoyed using your site. Rachii - 2007-06-06 17:25:18 Elo i heard about the fairies in my english lesson today..i dont know if i belive there real but there really good pictures & they do look real..who knows ;) Rach x lilian - 2007-05-26 17:14:16 I ENJOYED YOUR SITE I DO BELIEVE IN FARIES. Diana D - 2007-05-21 05:41:19 I believe! I have a large old oak in my back yard and the energy of magical wee folk is there. Nights under the full moon are extra special. I’m trying to find other goodies to put in my garden to keep the magic going ;-) Enjoy the magic. Peace & Blessings to all who venture onto this website. Maruska - 2007-05-13 12:38:00 I believe the photographs were authentic. And I do believe that God could have made such creatures... why not? One thing is; with all the technology of nowdays why can’t experts prove that the photos are original? If were hoax, I think could be proven....even if was an hoax, still doesn’t disprove the fact that in this universe there are creature created differently from ourselves..... Elizabeth Charman(ne Wright) - 2007-05-06 11:28:29 I grew up in Cottingley and my parents still live there.It’s great to see so many people are still interested in the fairies, even if they don’t exist it will always be a magical place to me. Wouldn’t it have been a great thing to have all the photos,cameras and letters kept safe for all to see in Cottingley itself, the townhall would have been a great place for this as it’s so close to where the girls lived too.Maybe it would have been a great attraction for people and good for Cottingley too.... alas! jenni wren - 2007-05-03 18:55:59 what a lovely story, i love the idea of two young girls fooling the world, and reminding everyone what it was like to be young. everyone needs to remember we cant know everything about our magical world Dawn Reyes - 2007-04-22 05:17:22 Even a scientist knows there are things unknown in the universe;In lucid states, dream states, altered realities, near death experiences, other dimensions. Things can not be seen yet we know they do exist. Neutrinos were not so long ago discovered. They pass thru things animate, they are in space, they travel, and they are confirmed. Why then not these creatures? Maybe not the ones spoken of but who can prove a truth unless it happened to the actual person! There are more things in the unseen world that the faithful are fully aware of existing. Just because one or one million did not see the creature, does not mean the creature does not exist. The hidden things are the precious miracles of a flower opening, a breeze soft on the face which causes the leaf to flutter. So why worry if none believe when only one need know that these things are real, and in the world. They have purpose, they show themselves to those who need to see them. This is a basis of many religions is it not? They are shown to the pure of heart, the lonely, the innocent, the dying, and the caregivers of the creatures of creation. Since the beginning. I am of sound mind and body. Whether or not the fairy images are real, who is to say what is or is not present in this world? I have seen things in my life, that defy reason. However, I know what I have s een with my earthly eyes. Creatures unheard of have been discovered recently, new species. Is this so hard to accept? No. So to those who are fortunate to have seen wonders in their own lives, I am happy for them. They were shown a wonderous thing and a blessing and a gift. For those who have not; Be careful what you doubt, you may find you will see something you once thought impossible or plausible will greet you on your path in this dimension! It will be a memory of everlasting joy, and one you will never conceive of yet will know happened. What then will you think of those who have told their tales of experience? Peace and Love!! A believer. charisse smith - 2007-04-21 08:51:10 it does not matter if it is true or not it is just something to enjoy truly a magical story joanna - 2007-04-19 08:17:10 Im studying photography at the moment and regardless of the obvious hoax I think the photographs should be looked upon as a wonderfull display of talent,technique and artistic flair for the time. The sisters have created images that are still being talked about and closely looked at today and for many years to come, opening up peoples imagination and fantasy realms for us to go in to. If you beleive to be true,great if not just appreciate the pictures for the joy they bring. Im going to try and recreate my own fairy images and hopefully will have as much success. xxxxx paul lacey - 2007-04-06 18:26:37 shame it was a hoax but a lot off people do belive in them still an it is a big shame it came out. miley - 2007-04-05 21:19:06 I believe in fairies but I think that Elsie and Francis were mean to make the fake photos.They are obviosoly drawings,2-D.I myself have seen two fairies.The first was when I was 10 in South Africa,(I was born there)and I was in my garden.The second was just before my eleventh birthday,I went to visit my grandparents in South Africa,(now living in the U.S.A . I saw her fluttering nearby my pond, she was so beautiful! Everyone,please believe that there are fairies on earth. Stephanie - 2007-03-18 10:35:02 Your site was great! It was very informative and had all of the information I was looking for! I just saw the movie made in 1998 about the girls and the faries and came online looking for more information. Thanks! Oh, and I love the artwork by the girls, too. =) Tam - 2007-03-17 22:15:21 What a informative and entertaining site on my absolute favourite subject.. fairies! There will always be that question "what if they do exist?" I believe in fairies kayleigh - 2007-03-16 14:53:03 Im 20 and a avid beliver in faeries and have a 2 year old daughter who loves them to! i run my own msn group on this subject! waht a wonderful site im glad i found you! 2007-03-03 15:11:17 is this a hoax Bev Williams - 2007-03-02 10:30:18 Just so beautiful im an avid beleiver in fairies ,so was my father. As a child i grow up in a village in devon called Berry Pomeroy in an old lodge to the enchanted castle, and i will always believe there are small wonderful beings that give us hope in the earth even though i am 43!! and a psychologist to boot!! wonder site cheers i will share it with all my daughters and nieces. Gwen Hardaker - 2007-02-24 22:57:58 Ispent a happy childhood living in the house earlier occupied by Elsie Wright.The photo of the beck brought into focus its constant sound,sometimes trickling and,when in in spait,roaring!My brother.karl and I slept in the attic where we had truckle beds similar to the ones used in Fairy-tale. The years spent in the house,31, Lynwood Terrace were from 1934 to 1940 when we moved to Bingley. My father was well-known there as the local artist who had his studio in Myrtle Place which,prior to that had been the popular Loft Cafe. I went to the Cottingley Council School and recently listed the dozens and dozens of fellow pupils known to self and bro.Karl.Love tom hear from some . Gwen hardaker. Anne Heptonstall - 2007-02-18 19:09:34 In the world that we live in now, it’s so lovely to see such a brilliant website, that I can share with my little daughter Sophie - she, like me believes in fairies - and I’m 36!!! richard green - 2007-02-13 19:24:11 l have believed in fairys since a young age , l am 52 now and l still do - just like the young girls of cottingley lee - 2007-02-08 13:54:40 I remember my mom telling me all about frances with the fairies when i was a lot younger , now im a lot older and wiser you have to be openminded to the event which happened all those years ago , the only people who know the truth have now sadly passed away , the truth has now been lost forever , but i will never forget the most famous picture of them all frances with fairies , that the one i will always remember. anniee - 2007-02-08 00:09:33 I have seen the movie called fairy tale the true story and I truly believe that it really was a true sighting of these mystical beings who with good reason hide whenever we are near. I mean, we would probably put them on an examination table and disect them to see how they are made and what makes them tick, eh;!! We recently had to move house due to eviction from our landlord as he wanted to sell the house, we moved into a bungalow and we were very sad at the prospect as we left a beautiful cottage with roses round the door, etc, we had been in our new place about a week or so when we noticed a ring of toadstools in the garden where there was none the day before!! It only lasted a few days before they all died, but I felt that it was a fairy ring that had been created to say welcome to your new home, we hope you will be very happy here and we have been. It took us a while to get settled, but we just love it now, there is a field at the bottom of our garden where we see horses, sheep with young lambs, cows and young calves and chickens. In fact lots of life surrounds us and I truly believe the faries knew that and that is why they built the fairy ring to make us feel at home!! We have seen none since then, despite the fact that we have been here for 3 months now, but I know that if we feel sad again they will once again create their ring of toadstools to cheer us up again!! Long live the fairies and I will keep the cd of the cottingley ones as long as I live!! By the way, we visited cottingley just after we watched the movie, it is truly a magical place and despite seeing no fairies I know they wern,t very far away because there were loads of fairy rings around. Mick - 2007-02-06 19:22:57 Last Beltane, I was preparing my solitary Beltane ritual in my sacred area in my garden (the shed) and settled down in my chair to go into a meditation. I always keep a small fairy figure that I bought in the New Forest on my alter as respect for the fairy folk that I have always believed in. I also have a special place in the garden where I leave the small folk food and drink throughout the year (the kids love it too). I was just closing my eyes when the candles on my alter flickered and I saw a darkened character with wings running across my alter. Excited I sprang up and turned the electric light on to see if my vision was just a moth or such insect. I only use the shed for magical purposes so there is not a lot of clutter and I could not find any insect at all in there, and I mean I searched each crook and cranny inch by inch. I am convinced that what I saw that night was an elemental and to this day I feel very privilaged to be one of the few people that have caught them out. However I am also convinced they do not look like the ones in the pictures on this website. They are nature spirits and not people with wings dressed out in Victorian clothes (sorry this is my opinion). Just to finish, people reading this probably think that I am a fluffy bunny sort of a man that loves everyone and is vegetarian etc, well I am not. I am 45 years of age, a General Manager of a very large company, love metal music and with my goatee beard could be confused with some kind of devil worshipper (which I am not). However I beleive what I saw and say to you all to keep an open mind as one day you maybe lucky to see a climpse of these special elementals. Mick courti - 2007-02-05 14:42:24 I saw this movie a couple of years ago and thought it so charming.However at my age a bit unrealistic but for the youngsters, just perfect Leonardo - 2007-02-02 14:22:45 Olá, adorei o seu site e gostaria de deixar este recado! Abraços, Leo Translation:- Hello, I worship this site and would like to leave this message! Embraces, Leo beki aged 15 - 2007-01-30 17:33:30 interesting story but the photos don’t look real to me, call me sceptical but thats what i think. My mom however thinks its a sweet idea and would love it to be true. Elizabeth - 2007-01-29 19:35:35 I love this site - its so fasinating - I’m quite convinced! from Elizabeth aged 12 Olvia Wilson - 2007-01-23 18:59:00 i come to this school and i love it Love Olivia 2007-01-22 19:51:31 im a true beleiver but the photos look false like the faries are made out of paper Joanna - 2007-01-19 09:17:42 Dear Elsie (And Frances) I am really sorry to hear that Francis passed away.Her Spirit will live within all who love her.All my sympathy. I would like to say that I have always believed in fairies and once I saw those photo’s I knew they were real and didn’t listen to any of the media talk about it being fake.What matters is we believed in it alredi and you know yourself it is real. I do meditation and I have crystals and read doreen virtue books and have her card decks.I have never actually encountered/witnessed seeing a Fairy But I believe they’re out there somewhere. My sister saw 2 or 3 fairies when she was 10(now 17)She said she wasnt dreaming and pinched herself to see if she was awake. I believe they’re out there!You just have to believe! Love Joanna Theo Auer - 2007-01-13 16:45:15 Dear Friends, Your Homepage was very helpful for me. Thank you so much. Theo Auer, from Southern Germany (Bavaria) many greetings Theo Auer Heidi - 2007-01-09 20:50:18 Hello there I used to live near Cottingley when younger and remember the stories of the Cottingley Fairies. I still believe they are true, it gladdens the heart... The Dell is a beautiful spot. I’ve never understood why a film has not been made of this wonderful story, or maybe someone can enlighten me? leanne rutledge - 2007-01-09 17:46:03 i was making a slide show which involved a slide on the cottingley fairy story.the only picture to be found on the internet was of course the first photo of frances and the fairies so that was all i could use it is a shame the others arent out the to use. cya lea xx,14 Emily - 2007-01-09 15:26:37 When I was 6 my mum bought Fairy Tale-A True Story for me and I was fasinated by it.Until not long ago I found out the supposed allegations of the photographs being a hoax.But I have noticed that if you look carefully and are very observant you can see that they are not in any sort of way 3D and could be made out of paper or thin card which they are supposedley made out of.However perhaps back then people wern’t that observent.I still think that this is one of the most amasing things ever carried out and I will always keep the video that my mum bought me.Keep up the good research!!! Emily - 2007-01-09 15:33:21 Hello it’s me again.Just to say,I do belive that fairies exist just perhaps not there. Holly F - 2007-01-08 21:02:57 I thinks the Faries look reilistic and are also very beatiful there are so many pictures of them, i think there amazing photos and are also very clever i am amazed at the Photogragher. There are lots of people who I think would feel the same way. They are amazing and i would belive they were real. Don - 2007-01-08 20:40:46 Hi. I’m very interested to learn the details of Edward Gardner born 1870 - his brothers, sisters, parents etc. Also his place of birth. Any info will be useful. There are many more mysteries than fairies. Barbara - 2007-01-05 10:29:16 I will always believe that the Cottingly Fairies exist as I believe in Angels also. The film "Fairy Tale - a true story" is wonderful - it brings the story to life. One day I hope to visit Cottingly and who knows - if you believe - you never know what you may see...I really do believe in fairies. Denise Faulkner from cleveleys - 2007-01-03 21:33:40 I adore visiting the fairy site the pictures are beautifull . looking at the pictires restores my youthfullness.I am sure the two girls never grew old and weary it was just time for them to go. Hayley - 2007-01-02 22:34:24 Awsome site. Although I have not seen a faerie myself, I hope to one day. marianne - 2007-01-01 13:46:49 thank you for this website. we believe in fairies and we have some in a beautiful secret wood near us. we have to keep it’s location a secret because we don’t want the "scientists" ruining it and capturing the fairies. we visit several times a year and we have had notes and presents sent to the children from one of the queens helpers - her name is Fern. We take lanterns and a picnic on summer evenings and this is the best time to see the fairies for yourself. We love the fairies and will always look after them. margaret bedford - 2006-12-24 14:46:51 i live in cottingley find the fairy myth fascinating, i believe in fairies, no prove to say they dont exist, a strange thing every year in our garden in Autumn a toadstool village appears different hights and sizes, looks like a fairy town ,great page found it very interesting thank you m bedford Norma Jean - 2006-12-23 02:26:04 It is hard to belive that people really did think these were real fairies. But we have to remember that people were not as sinicle as we are today.Children used to believe in Santa for many more years then they do today.But it was all very innocent and people did enojoy the idea. We could a little of that more often. Cheers to the fairies. Webmaster I am sorry to disappoint you Lea, but the character of Elsie Wright's brother as portrayed in the film did not exist in real life. Lea - 2006-12-18 00:18:39 Hi I am lea and I can’t believe Elise and Frances saw fairies in real life. I totally completely believe fairies do exist, they have to exist. I am so glad I watched Fairy Tale; A True story. Another thing, do you guys know how to look for Joseph Wright pictures? (Elise Wright older brother) I am just wondering if you know what webpage or site it could be on. Arielle - 2006-12-13 15:37:01 It’s always fun to believe in the magickal (but doesn’t Elsie’s *hand* look distorted in the gnome picture??) Hannerual 2006-12-06 02:11:12 Such a miraculous sight. This pictures really are a dream come true. I sincerely thank you. cheryl - 2006-12-02 07:16:18 I love your website.I will always believe in fairies.xxxxxxxxx.Thankyou for showing me the marvelous pics. Giacomo - 2006-11-26 15:21:09 Thanks for showing the photos.I heard of Cottingley fairies twice,once in a comic book and once in a book talking about misteries.I always wanted to see these photos,and I searched for "fairies"on Google.They are disquieting!But I must say they look like drawings to me. Ellie - 2006-11-23 21:13:10 That is cool Ellie - 2006-11-23 21:12:37 That is sssssoooo fake it looks like somfing that came from wordart dat was such a hoax lol barry - 2006-11-21 23:26:20 i had heard about this story from friends, but upon seeing the pictures, i am quite disappointed. they do not look even remotely real or believable. to me they seem like simple picture cut outs. Ciara - 2006-11-16 16:39:15 I am facinated by myths and ledgends, fantasy ect and I was actually watching a bbc drama that featured the picture of frances and all the fairies and I immediatly recodnised them. Frances and elsie are dead now I presume but it would have been facinating to talk to them about it. The fairies look very 2D a bit like a drawing so I’m not too sure about them and the children don’t seem to look directly at them in the pictures either. So it’s a bit like a bad movie when the actor dosen’t look right at the animation and looks to the side or right through it. It would be nice to believe but I just can’t, maybe the owners of the house can go to the forest and search for the fairies again, t hen we could get proper proof but until then, sorry, I’m a sceptic. P.S If anyone thinks they can change my mind, has evidence of fairies, or just wants to chat about it, please email me at ciaradornan@hotmail.co.uk Thanks Lauren - 2006-11-16 03:07:04 great site. taught me lots in minimum time. well I am 14 years old & am really interested in this whole ’faire’ thing. I believe. but only if they are real. i think, know they are real. but it’s hard to believe. the picture look one dimensional. but ’pros’ have studied it and say it’s not a fake. but they havent said its real. But whatever only one way to find out. Go to the place. during the summer. to see if they were right. or they just had heatstroke. ;] i’ll beg my brother to take me!!! Eric Hollinrake 2006-11-09 21:56:42 Excellent site. Brought back many memories of the 8 years I lived in Marchcote Lane as a boy. I shall visit again. Suki - 2006-11-04 03:40:37 I believe there is more in this world than we know about or understand, I believed in faries when I was a chid and in believing you are able to see. Althought these children had a happy background and family life it was a time of war and uncertainty, we have to return to our childhood to find the answers. But thank you for the history I have been aware of this story all my life and the pictures are so beautiful Suki Nov 3, 2006 at 05:29:14 noel as i look at on the pictures i got a chicken skin, i feel that those pictures are real and not been altered or what so ever. Oct 27, 2006 at 22:36:15 (chrissy wray) what beautiful pictures ,isn't it a shame that we are not allowed a little bit of fairy magic without somebody having to prove that it isn't true. Oct 26, 2006 at 22:17:16 shelby i really believe in fairies...but the pictures really do look like cut outs.....i do believe in fairies though..... Oct 24, 2006(jaime) An informative site.I love the story of the Cottingley Fairies,and Im sure it will continue to fascinate and charm people Oct 24, 2006 (Bonnie) I am a lover of the "unknown", and so many things exist today that we truly know nothing about. I do not doubt these photos as being the genuine thing. Bonnie Oct 22, 2006 (dana) i was wondering if there are any books at the time of the photos if there was a picture book of any of the faires seen in the photographs as big as her hands and coloured Oct 21, 2006 (Alexandra) Thanx thanx thanx for such great job done on your website! Oct 20, 2006 (Summer) blessed be* Oct 14, 2006(michael gartlan) My late grandfather was brought up on rural countryside in Co. Meath, Ireland. He swore that as a boy he used to see the fairies dancing round what he called a fairy fort. I saw the place many times, and it consisted of a circular area, around 10ft wide. grandad thought nothing strange in seeing the 'little people' and described the leprechaun exactly as in the Cottingham description ie wearing black tights, a red coat and a pointed bright red hat. : :Old Mickey, as grandad was known, would have been born around 1895. Oct 12, 2006(Amber) Wonderful - if only life nowadays was so innocent and magical. Oct 7, 2006 (Dawn Acton) paddy dingle lives there now! Oct 7, 2006 (Claire) It amazes me how they got away with this and now I am researching EXACTLY what happened. I'm even contemplating writing my own book. My commonplace book about the fairies is currently quite empty but I'm hoping for the best. Oct 3, 2006 (Kelsey) Zainab,::Hi I have a great way to find that fairy name! Look up Fairy's then it will have a place where you can find a fairy name good luck! Oct 2, 2006 (lucy) i've always believed in fairies. i own the movie and wach it all the time. i think it's so amazing. once i was really bored and i was just looking at the garden and saw a fairie jump from one plant to the next. it reaaly looked like one!!! i always used to write to a fairy. her name was snowflake. i just left the note beside my bed and the next morning she wrote back. i was amazd! Oct 1, 2006 (Denise Faulkner) On it is lovely .a very very special picture.thank you for allowing me to view this site . Elsie with a gnome . this picture is so possible in truth the hair the ears the gnome looks three dimensional in colour. Frances with the Fairies . I Wish you all well and happy God Bless Frances and Elsie .from Denise Faulkner in Blackpool.:: Sep 27, 2006 (RSGorayan) Hats off to the artist and his imagination. Few lines about the authors biography are certainly desirable. Sep 21, 2006 (maria sloan) very interesting indeed Sep 20, 2006 (Shirley Morton) I was born in Cottingley, spent many yrs. playing in the woods by the beck looking for fairies, I also have 2 (signed) of Elsie Wrights watercolors, given to Annie Thompson (nee Freeman)of Pollard house, Cott. she was born in 1899 and a good friend of Elsies'.I can take pics of them and forward on to anyone who would be interested.:: Sinc. Shirley Sep 20, 2006 (rakel) at my age, i dont why i still belive in fairies... and still wishing to see some fairy.. im fascinated with the stories and most with the photographs.. the're such a magical creatures.. Sep 17, 2006 (Bree) When I was very young, I first saw the pictures of the Cottingley fairies and was fascinated with them then as I am now. My wish is to be where they live for I know they will let me see them because they know my heart....that I beleive they exist and are beautifl creatures in our life. I need to know they are out there. It makes my life feel a little less drab and cruel. Anyone going to see them? Please take me with you! God bless. Bree Sep 11, 2006 (Mary Ann B.) When I was a little girl, my great grandmother taught me all about fairies and introduced me to the wonderful world of make believe. Since my initials were M.A.B., of course she told me all about Mab the queen, and I was thoroughly convinced of their existence and I just knew they were always around surrounded by their cloak of magic and mystery. I am 47 years old now, and I realize that my great grandmother would have grown up with the story of the photographs and I'm so glad she passed those stories on to me. While I don't believe the photographs were real, I definitely believe that the magic and hope that springs from the spirit of beleiving in the existence of the unseen is definitely real. Sep 1, 2006 (Eric Cordingley) Am informed the sirname Cordingley is derived from Cottingley. Aug 7, 2006 (donna peters) what a lovely site and what a lovely place i will be visiting with my family, and i dont care if the pictures are"fake" i will be telling my children all about them i think its a wonderful belief to have i cant wait to see my daughters face when i tell her all about them and show her the pictures and who can say for sure that they dont exsist i for one hope they do Jul 30, 2006 (Brian Kavanagh) I plan to be in UK soon researching my new English village mystery novel and Cottingley looks so welcoming I will make an effort and visit. Cheers. Jul 29, 2006 (halie) What i still dont get is how the two girls made the fairies appear in the picture. I mean, they still look so real to me.! expecially the fairy bath one. Jul 26, 2006 (kimberley j.) the fairies in the photos are fake but i believe Frances when she said that they did see fairies. but why could only they see them? maybe they only exist in beautiful green areas such as the beck. Maybe our world is too urban for them. However, from this site we can learn to make an effort of believing so yeh i guess i do believe. Great site! Jul 25, 2006 (Rose) I have recently moved to Belleville Ontario Canada and discovered that there are others here who have seen fairies how delightful !!! Jul 21, 2006 (james) fairies must be real,i've been looking for them all my life Jul 15, 2006 (sheila leverton) I now live in Canada, I am looking for a man I used to know.. hope he still lives there, his name is Paul Convrey, can you help me to find him? Jul 13, 2006 (Gill) Loved the site. broughtback memories of my Yorkshire childhood. We are visiting the home of the Fairy Ring (Harmony Country Lodge Burniston) this weekend!! Jul 9, 2006 (amz) hiya ppl in c.v.p.s::wuu2 c. u r da best primary skwl eva!!!!!!!!!!!!!!::hey every1 Jul 5, 2006 (Verica rakind) The photos are amazing!And the whole story seems so real. I really enjoyed reading it and became really interested in fairies. Jun 26, 2006 (Denise Faulkner) fairies can bring magic into your life and for that reason people throughout the ages have sought their help and favours.I read all I can about fairies.when ever I feel down I ask for good fary magic to surround me and I soon pick myself up God bless.:: Jun 24, 2006 (David Rihoy) Watched the film, fascinating story! Jun 24, 2006 (Jannien Mitchell) Very nice to look at.Wonderful to know that there is something like that in the world.just wondering if anyone seen one of the fairies recently. Jun 22, 2006 (Flora Bingley Burns (burns@ns.sympatico.ca) just wanted to find some information on my roots, my maiden name is bingley and would like to know if we came from Bingley town, Jun 13, 2006 (Denise) imagination heals Jun 13, 2006 (Denise Faulkner) Iwish I could of been a friend of the girls at that time to experiance the magical wonderfull time they had love De. Jun 12, 2006 (amy) hmmm i dont think that the sunbath picture is real as they had not told the truth about the other pictures it is hard to believe they were being honest about this one Jun 9, 2006 (Laura) I think the website is great. I've lived in Cottingley all my life and I'm now 16. I like seeing all the old photographs because I only know Cottingley as it is now. I believe in fairies. I was in the film a Fairy Tale: a True Story. I played one of the school children and was the youngest child choosen from my school to be in it! I also remember making a fairy house and taking it down to the Beck with friends! xxx Jun 5, 2006 (Captain Monty Mendenhall) An interesting site. Thanks for sharing. May 27, 2006 (elizabeth moffat) i would like to believe May 22, 2006 (tony ingham) i think this site is very well put together ::well done to everybody ::involved!!!!! May 10, 2006 (Ruth Andrew) Just wanted to say how I enjoyed your web-site. It's very easy to use and lots to browse through. Helpful and informative. I'm hoping to visit Cottingley this Friday. I want to visit the townhall and get a feel for the place. All I can say is that....everything is possible if we believe. May 3, 2006 (Alex O) I was born and lived in Cottingley as a child, love the tale but after recently seeing the photo's for the first time I must say that I am surprised that all this ever happened, its so clear that the pics are fake that i really don't know why there was so much speculation and fuss...it's been good for the village though and the beck itself will always be a special place for me. Apr 27, 2006 (Matthew) I believe in fairies, too... Apr 27, 2006 (Jessie) I absolutely love all things especially fairies. I truly ejoy reading and re-reading Lady Cottingtons Pressed Fairy Book. The pictures are wonderful as well as full of true meaning. I would love to see more. Thanks keep BELIEVING!! Apr 19, 2006(lynette dorling) i love your page! i have so many friends that are interested in fairies, so i always tell them to go to your page. you have all the facts and excellent pictures too!! thanks for being a good web site! Apr 10, 2006 (peter profundis) just visiting! Apr 7, 2006 (Adrian) I remember one summer as a child, my friend and I used to play on a patch of grass covered by trees for hours on end and I remember us quizzing back then what all the dark rings on the grass were and an elderly lady told us they were fairy rings and we didnt know what she meant. At some point afterwards, we saw lots of little moth like creatures flying up and my friend caught one and when she looked at it closely she screamed and ran home, saying it was a fairy and later described the being as a tiny woman with wings. I have believed in fairies ever since, but stay away from fairy rings for fear of treading on any. Cottingly sounds a wonderful place and its lovely to be able to believe in fairies if we want to. I do. Mar 30, 2006 (Tiger-Lily) I belive in fairies but you have no proof. I do!! Mar 27, 2006 (Sue) Wether the photos were real or not it seems will never truly be known, personally i do believe in fairies and think the pictures are lovely, especially the Sun Bath which seems to have a magical quality to it. Mar 16, 2006 (keith Barrett) I love Cottingley Feb 17, 2006 (BECKY KEMP) I believe in fairies and nature spirits, so to find your site was wonderous Feb 9, 2006 (Mr.) Masayoshi Ishida I found your site in examining the current status of the SPR, in which encountering Sir ACD. I read several books by Sir Oliver J. Lodge, after I reading all the so far published "Seth" books by the late Jane Roberts. Seth is telling us that everything/every event in my(our) physical world is being created by my(our) consciousness based on my(our) own beliefs/expectations/thoughts. I am confirming the truth of Seth's teaching in regard to my everyday private events. Seth is telling us that your "apparently objective" physical world is just an illusion you created. This statement coincides with what the late Mr. Myers and Raymond Lodge are telling us through many blessing mediums. So, my conclusion on the Fairies in Cottingley is as follows: It is true for those who believe the tale, and not true for those who do not believe it. Because the two children's belief in fairies was very intense, they became truth for them, while believers in the religion "Science" are sceptical, hence the fairies are hoax. I firmly believe this principle. Mr. President George W. Bush so intensely believes in the existence of "Terrorists the American Enemy" that he himself with his supporters is creating those ones, who are so real, even if this is also an illusion, if looking from the other side. Finally I had been also a "Science believer" after finishing my college education in physics. I sincerely thank you for the interesting information on your site. Feb 5, 2006 (Keith Barrett) Fairies at Cottingley?::::My father showed me pictures of the Cottingley fairies when I was about 8 years old. I remember thinking, quite clearly, they’re not ‘right’. At that young age I felt they were fakes.::::Ever since I’ve been interested in the story.::::I do believe quite strongly that Elsie’s parents were in on the plot. and I believe that Arthur Wright took the photographs. They are well taken photos and they are that good that I think they are the best of quite a number of photos that were taken. The photos are not one off single solitary snaps they are too good for that as we all know even with modern cameras that you have to sometimes take dozens photograph to get the picture you were after.::::I also think Arthur protested too much often getting quite annoyed when people suggested that the pictures were of real fairies . ::::When Elsie’s mother took the photos into Bradford they were merely ‘sounding things out’ and didn’t expect the uproar that followed.::::Elsie and Frances never said that Elsie’s parents were involved; they were good at keeping secrets as they did for decades and Elsie wouldn’t bring her parents into disrepute.:: Jan 30 2006 (Denise Faulkner) I believe in fairys .Happy New Year 2006. Jan 29 2006 (Freja Edmonds) I really liked watching the film 'Fairytale- A true story.' My mummy and I saw a real fairy once. Has anyone else? I was really happy but I wasn't lucky enough to get a picture. I've printed some pictures from your website to put on my wall so thankyou because I absolutely love fairies:-! Freja-age 7 Jan 24 2006(JD Aeon) Thank you for sharing the Faeries and their Tales. Inspiring and beautiful. The factual truth behind the Cottingly Faeries is much alike as the peeling of an infinite onion because it remains as an inspiration and not as a trophey for this or that school of beliefs. I thank you for your beautiful site and wise approach to the Cottingly Faeries and people's choices of how they would like to preceive them. Blessed be! Jan 13 2006 (claire) i love the cottingley fairies and would love to prve people wrong about them being fake. i would love to stand in the exact same spots as they did in the pictures. i have all the pictures 5 pictures on my wall. Dec 26 2005 (watchergb) My question is, Are there any photographs that don't have what appears to be PAINTED fairy images, that were made in the 30's or 40's? Are there any that appear real, and superimposed or painted on? :-? My question is, Are there any photographs that don't have what appears to be PAINTED fairy images, that were made in the 30's or 40's? Are there any that appear real, and superimposed or painted on? :-? Nov 29, 2005 (kumar) Its true that fairies do exist.I camto know about this thru geoffrey hodson book titled 'kingdom of the gods'. Nov 28, 2005 (sarah gaughan) Fab site! I'm a trainee primary school teacher.Planning key Stage 2 Geography! Bingley relief road is perfect, got loads of stuff for the children in my class, I think they're going to enjoy this work, thanks!:: Nov 24, 2005 (Yorick) Nice site, we'll share with friends. Nov 23, 2005 (Jasmine Rider) I believe in fairies and i wacth the movie about a fairytale: a true story. Nov 22, 2005 (Andrea Wackett) I lived in Cottingley for 36 years, my mother from being born, good web site, learnt a lot about Cottingley. Nov 17, 2005(Ray) Excellent site, added to favorites!! Nov 17, 2005 (jeanette) very good site! fairies are lovely, if only i could see one it would be great xx Nov 15, 2005(Megan Burke) Fairies are real...really lovely to see this site. lots of love to you all.xxx Nov 11, 2005(Herb) Great site, keep up the good work! Nov 10, 2005 (Ophelia) Sweet site! Keep up the awesome job!! Nov 8, 2005 (Gail DiBernardo) I worked in the Medical Historical Library at Yale University in the early 1970's. They have in their collection what I thought were originals of the Fairy photos. Nov 6, 2005 (Chrisytl Dunn) have these pics ever been proven to be a hoax? Nov 2, 2005 (Victor Chan ) Fasinating. I wish I could meet a Gnome. Oct 31, 2005 (Xenia) This website and pictures are amazing! i am feeling very lucky to have seen these photographs the fairies are beautiful and i beleive in them strongly! Oct 31, 2005 (David Jones) Just watched the film again - isn't it better than today's world. Why can't we all believe in fairies? Oct 28, 2005(Christine Murray) I lived at 58 Woodside Crescent in 1970's - was great to look at the site Oct 27, 2005 (colin forrest) Hi. Frances was very reticent indeed about the fairy photos. I don't recall she gave them names - she might of done: it was a long time ago!! She was a very honest and principled women. Oct 23, 2005 (~~Susi~~) Hello! and Cheers! to all the lovely people in Cottingley and all around the World!:)I am so glad that Colin Forrest wrote in as `*~~Frances Way~*` is sincere and true!..in what she says! *Love and hugs to you dear!:))*~~~Susi~~~xoxox~~*::my daughter Chantel & I have known the magic that they weave*** ps Colin did Frances ever mention their beautiful names!:)) Oct 20, 2005 (beverly) what a fantastic site i have been looking for a site to look at and i am glad i picked yours i belive in fairies for as long as i can remember i am 35 now and now my daughter loves them to she has even seen a group of them under a tree when we went for a walk at rivington horwich she was just staring at the tree and smiling when i asked her what she was looking at she said can,t you see them playing mummy she is 6 yrs old i am so glad she had the pleasure of seeing them something she will never forget Oct 20, 2005 (Gary Moss) gets you thinking. I come from lancashire, but now live in Australia. Next time I'm back in England, I will be visiting Yokshire. Oct 17, 2005(Ali) This is truely amazing.I have been hoping to see faeries for such a long time.i never saw one closely like elsie or frances but i have seen them in the corner of my room and sitting on my shelves.these pictures are truely wonderful. :) Oct 17, 2005 (rachel davis) i believe in fairies and i love the photos of the girls and the fairies!! Oct 16, 2005 (Loo) Wow! I like your site a lot.::I will recommend you to all my friends.::Your site looks great. I enjoyed visiting the good stuff. Oct 14, 2005(Sylvia) This picture is the most amazingthing I have ever seen.I am very intrested in fairy folk and to see an actual picture is so amazing.I would give almost anything to have an encounter with a fairy.But if I din't I still know that the exist Oct 13, 2005(amy) looks real!wonder if they still exist in another place in the world Oct 11, 2005 (DonaldWarren FlandersJr) lovely site. Oct 10, 2005 (brad) i want to visit cottingley one day Oct 10, 2005 (Carroll Cowin) Family Research Oct 7, 2005 (David) My grandfather and father grew up in Bingley, Yorkshire. My grandfather and his brother, my great uncle were both highly accomplished artists, exhibiting at the Royal Academy at that time as well as elsewhere. Some of their paintings are owned by the Manchester Art Gallery in their permanent collection. I have recently acquired a small oil painting by my great uncle titled "Cottingley Wood, Bingley, Yorks" dated end Sept 1916. It is written on the back that it is for my father who would have been 4 at that time. It is a beautiful little oil painting and I wonder if it was inspired by the fairy story. Sep 29, 2005(Katherine) very nice what a lovely way to live to believe! Sep 28, 2005 (Ben) Very good site! Sep 26, 2005 (Valerie Myers) I am a cottingley fairy born and bred Sep 20, 2005 (Colin Forrest) Great and detailed account - I lived with Frances (Way) for several years as her lodger in Royal Road, Ramsgate and met Joe Cooper on several of his visits. The photos were impressive - but Frances insisted that they were not all fakes. Sep 14, 2005 (cheri) Yes I believe in fairies too Aug 27, 2005 (Anna) saw the film last week, think its great! Can you visit the house etc. ?::Fairies Rock! Aug 25, 2005 (christian) Hi i love your web site its so informative,I have been interested in fairies for many years, and yes they do exist but you have to be very spicial and gifted to be permited to see them, these three girls from cottingley were. Aug 21, 2005 (Philip Turner) Well who knows whats out there. But one day we may all find out. Aug 21, 2005 (Daryl Raizal Ming Tan) Love your site it is extraordinary cant wait to bring my nice. She love fairies. Aug 21, 2005 (david lewis) 21/8/05 watched film again, and I still believe,so do my children and my grandchildren. I am now creating my own fairy garden. clap 3 times, I beleive in Fairies. Aug 20, 2005 (Alan Veazey) Just been to Shipley Glen on the tram and the fairies were mentioned, and as i thought they were the Shipley fairies i just had to find out. you have put me right. Aug 19, 2005 (pam) I found it very fascinating Aug 17, 2005 (moira millar) loved your site all the best from crystal jeremy and mo scotland Aug 8, 2005 (John Howardd) it is Aug 7, 2005 (nic) Hi! i have lived in cottingley now for a few years and never got the chance to see the history, i feel you have done a really good job of showing this,and i think all those who live in Cottingley should be proud to see what is out there!!! Aug 6, 2005(garhwaltourism) Hi! I've been browsing through google when I saw your site. Your website is very resourceful and helpful. I found all that i was looking for and more. Keep on the good work.:: Aug 5, 2005 (Hazel) I love fairies! My site is all about them. Aug 4, 2005 (Joyce) Just wanted to let you know I stopped by!:::: Aug 4, 2005 (Himalyan) I just surfed in google and came across your website. Nice informative site, well written, easy to navigate. Enjoyed your site very much!Great work!:: Jul 31, 2005 (Tracey Goodley) 2 pics really baffled me the gnome and the fairy sunbath ..very strange.. Jul 30, 2005(WebSite Directory) Reached here by surfing google. You've created a very good site, I found something really interesting. I love your work, it is superb.:: Jul 29, 2005 (Linda Barker(nee Myers) My sister and I were born in Cottingley and were christened and attended Cottingley Town Hall Sunday school. After sunday school we would often try and find the fairies in the beck. As I got older and learned of the two ladies assosiated with this, I just thank them for the many hours of fun and happiness as a child, so I therefore thought it was a lovely story. Jul 27, 2005 a(Sue) I saw the movie "Fairies in the Garden" about 10 years ago based on this event. Just wonderful Jul 26, 2005 (veronica sitaras) i would like to know if faires are real Jul 24, 2005 (Niamh) i love the website...i believe in fairies and will always do so... Jul 21, 2005 (Amy) i belive in faires and i always will! noone can change my mind! Jul 21, 2005 (Tina Sampson) My sister Joyce and I grew up in Cottingley and spent much of our childhood searching for the fairies but sadly never found any. Jul 18, 2005 (Chris Beddoes) The one thing that keeps me young Jul 11, 2005 (Pauline Wood) Been telling my 7 year old daughter about the story of the "fairies at the bottom of the garden" and she wanted to see a picture - she is facinated.....so I am extremely pleased to have found your web site Jul 1, 2005 (Kerrie Williams) Hi, I'm in Australia and I have just found out that I have or had ancestors born in Cottingley in 1804. ::I didn't know about the fairies but find that it is a beautiful story and belief is what makes things real. I love the fairies and I hope my ancestors were blessed by them. Jun 28, 2005 (Joe) I am a believer in Fairies,but I am rather suspicious of these photos... Jun 27, 2005 (Angela Worley) Congratulations on an admirable site! As an American, I wish that we held Nature's fairies in the same regard. I feel sure that Native Americans would understand. A little faith goes a long way. Not everything created by God was meant to be readily seen.::Cheers~ Jun 23, 2005(Tina Weinberger) Thank-you so much for having this information here. I find this "tale" so interesting. I have always believed in the existance of fairies since a small girl (I'm now 38!) and now my daughter enjoys the dream. We have built many fairy houses in the woods w/the belief that we could provide some fun and shelter for any neighboring fairies. It's great fun. Thanks for keeping the dream alive for so many!! Jun 22, 2005 (John) Beautiful site! Jun 20, 2005(Dee) love the photos.::I have always belived in fairies or fearies as they are sometimes called Jun 20, 2005 (Lea) I am 17 years old and When I saw the picture of two girls with there fairy picture, right then I knew I most believe them and I most believe in fairies and I always draw them on my notebook and pad. It would be fantastic to see what the fairies looks like. If I believe in god that he exist even his son jesus christ , then I totally believe in fairies. Besides God create the earth. Jun 19, 2005 (Heather) I believe in faries and I also believe the girls saw them. I do not believe that the pictures are real. I believe that they thought that the pics were the only way to prove it so they made them to be believed. Jun 18, 2005 (PamHoyt) I BELIEVE Jun 17, 2005 (Ben) Good site! Jun 15, 2005(polly) May be of interest? www.patregan.freeuk.com/fairies.htm Jun 12, 2005 (Lene Sunny Solberg) It's a beautifull story that everyone should read... They x-ist everywhere, but we're just too blind to see... BELIEVE and then you'll see... Peace N Love ALWAYS, Lene Sunny... Jun 11, 2005(jennifer Norfolk) It's wonderful to know that I'm not the only believer in tylwyth teg Jun 7, 2005 (Matthew O'Neill) Vey Useful Thankyou Jun 4, 2005(Vanessa Jobson) No-one would love to believe in fairies more than me, I have been a fan of artwork by Cicely M Barker, Ida R-Outhwaite and one of my favourites is Lady Cottingley's Pressed Fairy Book. I remember hearing about the Cottingley Fairies when I was a child and it's now that I am an adult that I have been able to get a closer look at the phtographs concerned through your website. Delightful as they are, there is one where you can actually see the hatpin that it holding it onto the tree, it is the one with the fairy resting on the branch, I think she supposed to be hovering. Apart from that, I will always believe in fairies and feel that if the two young girls did perpetrate a hoax I applaud them for their ingenuity. Jun 3, 2005 (Jay) The "fairies" look like painted cut outs and even appear, (in some cases), to be wearing the fashions of those times. A splendidly cute hoax that still proves to this day that people will believe anything. At least it isn't a harmful brainwashing control mechanism like religion. Humans and the Earth have many hidden secrets and you are far more than your petty and hateful religions allow you to be. Unlock your Earth Magic and retake your power from the false gods of organized religion. Jun 3, 2005 (John Boda) Nicely done. Thank you Jun 1, 2005(Tayler) I belive in fairies. I know that you have to have faith and have to have a kind spirit to see one. I didn't know they were real till my older sister Anita told me about them. Now I really do belive and I know I will see one someday. May 31, 2005 (Anita) I know that there are fairies in this world. I beileve that all you have to have is a little faith, and you can see one. For the people who don't beileve, I am sorry you are missing out on something wonderful and Lovely. you also have to have to be a good person to be able to experiance such things, and that is why those girls got to witness such a wonderful sight May 28, 2005 (Tina Mirth) My belief in faeries has followed me thru all my life. What worth would this life have without magic, without Faeries?I have seen many strange and unbelievable things , and i know the world that the Fey inhabit is right here with us. Blessings on all who BELIEVE. and blessings on those who do not, that they may see...and know. May 28, 2005 (Ian Thompson) Nice to see the photographs. In answer to the unanswered question about how the wings were made transparent: the camera will have been on a long exposure time and the fairy exposed for a short amount of that exposure time, thereby creating a transparent image. Try it with a 35mm camera on adjustable exposure timing. This will not work with a digital camera. May 28, 2005 (claudia perez lizarraga) I DONT BELEVE IN THIS STUPET STORY May 25, 2005 (samantha) sweet. But it kind-a looks fake. May 23, 2005 (helen) Amazing May 21, 2005 (philip) to nils (feb 26)yes the photo believers are amusing but they`re mostly kids,i am surprised you have not allowed for this,having given us the benefit of your "rational thought"maybe learning spelling would help us take you more seriously (I know- better things to do).Forget the "unanswered questions" nothing can be proved or disproved.Who cares whether they are fakes or not? May 17, 2005 (Laura) Beutiful pictures. I would love to go tocottingley someday. Is it possible to get fairy photo's for myself. May 16, 2005 (John) Very nice site. Will sure visit again. May 6, 2005 (Mash) Beileve and all is true. come on just because some girls took fakes don't mean there not real! May 1, 2005 (Emma) It's a great site i cant wait to come home and see it all again :-) Apr 28, 2005 (Gramps Lamps) Excellent Site! Thank-you & God Bless! Apr 28, 2005 (Norma Munoz) if you look closely at the picture you can see the face of someone to the right of the other fairy Apr 20, 2005 (maria falzon) I am 50 years old and I have always belived in faries. I eill be coming to cottingley one day and bring my daughter and a few friends. Can you please tell me if it will be possible to go to where the girls saw the fairies and where the girls lived. I hear that the land where all this happened is private , if it is the person that owns it , has they got an email address so i could ask there permission to go there. thanks. god bless Apr 19, 2005 (James Stockdill) My tooth came out today. I have put it under my pillow for the fairies to collect. I am 5yrs old and this is my first tooth to fall out. i believe in fairies. Apr 18, 2005 (Rebecca) I belive in fairies so much and i really wish i had a fairy of my oun, i have belived in them ever since i can remember. I wish i had a fairy. Apr 18, 2005 (Martha Mincey) Thank you for showing so many of the photos Apr 14, 2005 (scott) very good on information i have lived here most of my life and did not know half of it keep up the good work Apr 13, 2005 (*~rachel~) i dont care what people say::FAIRES are real all you need is a little bit of faith and imagination and they will be there--- there is so much horrible stuff in the world dat dere must be lovley creatures as these. im not ashamed 2 believe x Apr 10, 2005 (jeanie malone) simply lovely Apr 10, 2005 (Lou Lanham) Thank you for a lovely site. Every time I see "Photographing Fairies" I once again remember that there is so much more to life than we can begin to imagine. Apr 10, 2005 (Jean Marshall) Wonderful site.It broughtback many menories. Apr 7, 2005 (J.A.) Nice work Apr 6, 2005 (Courtney) I love fairies! I believe in my own! I know there can be fairies for anything Mar 29, 2005 (John) Great Site! Keep up the good work! Mar 27, 2005 (Lorena Herring) Hi! Mar 27, 2005(Steve) Superb site! I never knew Cottingley was so interesting and I've lived within 3 miles of it for 50 years! How about a modern map with the positions of the old places highlighted? It's changed so much it's hard to place the buildngs that aren't there any more. Mar 25, 2005 (Corinne Censulla) The pictures are so lovely. If Only I could have such an experience, for I know they exist. Mar 19, 2005 (Cynthia) Beautiful! It has inspired me to compose music about our friends the faeries. Mar 19, 2005 (Cindy Buckingham) How sad for those who do not believe in fairies and angels! Mar 19, 2005(Mona Brobst) I just came across your site,. I saw the movie about 3 or 4 years ago and fell in love with it.You can be sure I'll come back to this site so I can see it all. I'm also going to tell all my fairy loving friends about it so they can also visit. Mar 17, 2005 (LEANNE MYERS) i love mi home town itz da best hi 2 all mi mates bak ome Mar 17, 2005 (leanne) give it a break people it was proven that the cottingley faries were fake give it up already Mar 14, 2005 (Heather Vanderbasch) Loveliest website I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. Mar 13, 2005 (maria) lovely Mar 6, 2005 (LYNDA) wonderful photos Mar 4, 2005 (natalie) im an a-level student and have lived in yorkshire all my life so far.::Ifind the idea of faeries exsisting absolutely facinating and i have many books by brian froud and other authors!::when i was a young girl my mum would tell me the story of the cottingley faeries.::i long ago decided that one day i would visit it, so this august i will, ready with my camera.lol.::whether elsie and frances were hoax or not i believe that its possible that faeries do exsist and look forward to proving that fact!::hopefully i will meet the cottingley faeries in august,we will see.::this site is fabulous and the picture have helped me with my design n art a-level work.thank you!x Mar 3, 2005 (Danny) Ive lived in cottingley most my life but never really known any history behind it. I found the 'old photographs' page interesting. How about placing the locations of the now demolished buildings over a current map so people can imagine where they once stood much better? Mar 3, 2005 (Elizabeth) I was born in yorkshire and have lived near cottingley all my life. Weather or not you believe that the photos those girl's took were real, there is no doubt in my mind that they are, and that there are definatley fairies at cottingley. Feb 26, 2005 (Nils) Look, you can't be serious suggesting that this is not a hoax afterall. For one thing, the fairies are obviously painted. None of your "unanswered questions" holds up to any rational thought. While I will happily agree that the case is interesting - as an early example of photo "manipulation" - the suggestion that faeries are real is simplky irrisponsible. What next - Angels?! Sorry, but you need to get a life. Feb 23, 2005 (dale jeffrey) Thanks for this website i am an a level student and am using this for my coursework, excellent work couldnt have done it better myself thanks xxx Feb 15, 2005 (michael greco) Thank you for your site. I loved Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's and Sir Gardner's books. I thought the movie was wonderful, but the scene where the girls were opening the sealed cameras given them, was a deliberate attempt to discredit the researchers verification techniques.::::The girls, according to the books were given sealed cameras. And they returned the cameras to the investigators, with the seals unbroken.::Thus whatever was on the film could not be tampered with.::May your lives be filled with joy! Feb 13, 2005 (David Pratt) Excellent web site.::I lived at 27 Woodlands Grove from 1945 to 1958 and went to Cottingley School. Feb 13, 2005 (John Lambert) Super Web site margaret will let U have photo's ASAP Jan 30, 2005 (Terry Saglibene) I am an Art Teacher in an elementary school. I teach my third grades about The Cottingley Fairies. They absolutely are fascinated! We follow up with an art project where each child makes their own fairy. It is a smash hit with all. I have done a beautiful watercolor inspired by the story and would love to post it on your site. Are you interested? Jan 25, 2005 (U doofs) Fairy's arent real u weeners Jan 21, 2005 (irish_witch) Wonderful! Delightful! Just what I had hoped for! 18 January 2005 (rebecca) best ever 15 January 2005 (lilelsie137) im gonna prove to myself that faires will let me see them i hope they do 9th January 2005 (John von dem Beck) Utterly amazing! 21st December 2004 (Babsy) I adore the photographs and will visit Cottingley myself - I hope real soon. Am now in the Middle East - love your web site. 14 December 2004 (greengrass) Very good site! 10th December 2004 (Zainab) I am a believer in fairies as my great grandfather too had seen them.However elsie and frances should not have said that the pictures were a hoax whatever their reason.I am lookin for a pet fairy name for my daughter do give suggestions. 4th December 2004 (lawrence) this is one great web site love it. 20 November 2004 (Michelle) Wow 9 November 2004 (Colin) How about a link to a page advertising local tradesmen? i.e. plumbers,electricians etc. They could pay to advertise on the site 8 November 2004 (Ash) This sight is wonderful and makes me want to come visit Cottingley even though i live all the way in Australia!!! |
