The Burton-on-Trent Ghost Walk Investigation 14 Feb – 20 Feb 2004
Day 1

Team

Chris Thompson
Eleanor Thompson

With only 2 people available for this investigation we took the opportunity to take photographs both on and from Andressey Island during daylight hours, as well as recording the perimeter of the island using GPS technology.

Although the photographs have revealed nothing of any significance, we were amazed to note that on leaving the bridge onto an area of the island known as the Cherry Orchard the GPS receiver reported that it was no longer in sight of any satellites. Several attempts were made to try and re-establish contact with the satellites, but all were in vain.   Upon reaching the bridge to cross back over the River Trent, as if by magic, the GPS receiver reported it could now see a total of eight satellites. We will try once again to get GPS readings from this area of the island in future weeks.

 

St Modwens Church from Andressey Island

Day 2

Team

Chris Thompson
Eleanor Thompson

Since one of our investigations per week have taken place during the Burton-on-Trent Ghost walk it has in the past been almost impossible to take still photographs. This is because most of the walk takes place on open streets and roads, meaning that it would be irresponsible as the flash of the camera could temporarily blind motorists.

  On this investigation we had the opportunity of using a digital still camera with infrared capabilities meaning it was capable of taking photographs in total darkness without the aid of a flash. Another advantage of this type of photography is that the production of orbs due to either dust or moisture would be eliminated.

  Although examination of the photographs taken on the streets appeared to show nothing, one particular photograph taken in the Memorial Gardens caught our interest, as we were certain that a figure could be seen in the distance. As we were after a second opinion on what we thought we were seeing we used photo manipulation software to extract the required area and allow the photograph to fit on a floppy disc for transportation purposes. We are well aware that what most of what people are seeing could be due to the reduction in quality but, we promise you that nothing has been added to the picture.

 

How many 'ghosts' can you find?

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