About the Society
Who We Are
Founded in 2026 by a small group of local historians and independent researchers, the Suffolk Paranormal & Mystery Society is excited to explore the unexplained phenomena of Suffolk and the surrounding region with rigour, care, and an abiding respect for the communities we serve.
Our Mission
Serious Research into Unexplained Phenomena
We exist to investigate, document, and preserve accounts of paranormal and anomalous phenomena in Suffolk and the wider Tidewater region. We do not sensationalise. We do not trespass. We do not draw conclusions our evidence cannot support. Our work sits at the intersection of local history, folklore studies, and empirical investigation — and we believe those three disciplines are stronger together than apart.
“The unexplained deserves the same rigour we would bring to any other question of history or science.”
Our Approach
How We Work
01
Document First
Every investigation begins with thorough historical and archival research before any fieldwork takes place. We want to understand a location's history before we attempt to interpret what may be happening there.
02
Eliminate the Explicable
We apply a rigorous process of elimination to every reported phenomenon. Structural causes, environmental factors, and psychological explanations are all considered before any anomalous conclusion is entertained.
03
Record with Precision
Field notes, photographs, audio recordings, and environmental readings are all logged to a consistent standard. Our documentation protocols were developed over thirty years and are reviewed annually.
04
Publish Honestly
We publish our findings — including null results and inconclusive investigations — in full. A case file that concludes 'no anomalous phenomena detected' is as valuable to the archive as one that does not.
The Committee
Those Who Guide the Society
President
Research Director
Membership Secretary
Field Investigations Lead
Get Involved
Join Us in the Field
Whether you are a seasoned researcher or simply curious, there is a place for you in the society. Explore our membership tiers or browse the upcoming events programme.