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Enfield Poltergeist House in Enfield, England

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The Enfield Poltergeist was a famous alleged haunting in North London between 1977 and 1979, centering on the Hodgson family—especially sisters Janet and Margaret. Witnesses reported furniture moving, knocking sounds, levitations, and Janet speaking in a deep “spirit” voice. Investigators from the Society for Psychical Research documented hundreds of incidents, though skeptics argued the children faked some phenomena. The activity eventually fad…

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Enfield Poltergeist House in Enfield, England

The Enfield Poltergeist was a famous alleged haunting in North London between 1977 and 1979, centering on the Hodgson family—especially sisters Janet and Margaret. Witnesses reported furniture moving, knocking sounds, levitations, and Janet speaking in a deep “spirit” voice. Investigators from the Society for Psychical Research documented hundreds of incidents, though skeptics argued the children faked some phenomena. The activity eventually fad…

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Atlas Obscura broke the news in on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
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