The Warminster mystery is fifty years old. 
The mystery began as unusual sounds on the morning of Christmas 1964 and continued as a UFO flap until 1977. The locals called the unusual lights and sounds central to the mystery "the Thing". The memory of that mystery remained in the background of ufology throughout the years, even while other events took centre stage. 
This book reviews what happened during the crazy, exciting years of the Warminster mystery. It is not a long list of the sighting reports; it is a short history of the events - the lights, the sounds - the media reports, and the characters that shaped the Thing. It is a history of the mystery. 
8/10: Snappy and even-handed review of whatever it was... -- Fortean Times 
nicely written ... makes the perfect introduction to the Warminster affair, managing to be both open-minded and objective. -- John Rimmer, The Magonia Blog.

History of a Mystery: Fifty Years of the Warminster Thing

History

Dewey, Steve

Goodman, Kevin

Historical Study & Educational Resources

Swallowtail Books

Crossing the Line (Dereham Connections)

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

watwo

DIRE PREDICTIONS FROM UFO BEINGS WARN OF IMPENDING GLOBAL DISASTERS WILL YOU BE ALIVE IN 2021? For half a century, Warminster, England, on Salisbury Plain near Stonehenge has been the UK's "Ground Zero," for an odd assortment of unexplainable phenomena including: * Disturbing sounds that fill the air with a thunderous roar, shake roof tiles and pin citizens to the ground with tremendous force. * The unexplained death of small animals and birds which drop from cloudless skies in the laps of those passing by. * Strange solid-looking craft that materialize in plain view of confused observers, ultimately streaking across the sky at rip-roaring speeds. * Objects disappearing in the blink of an eye including food baskets, eyeglasses, keys, cameras and jewelry. Most of which ultimately show up in mysterious fashion. * Time distortions, watches stopping for no technical reason, as well as the appearance of Giants who roam the outskirts of the town, near popular UFO landing spots. * The appearance of Crop Circles years before they were reported elsewhere. FOR 50 YEARS "THE THING" MESMERIZED AND OPENED THE MINDS OF THOUSANDS WHO CAME TO SEE FOR THEMSELVES THIS POWERFUL FORCE FROM OFF WORLD Arthur Shuttlewood started out as a nonpartisan journalist for the local news, but after dozens of sightings of his own could only conclude: "There is ample evidence that Warminster is a 'window' area to another plane of existence - or perhaps there are unique 'properties' here that serve as some sort of landing beacon to some far off intelligent life form." Here is the complete text of UFO PROPHECY, the rare out of print book by Arthur Shuttlewood which included many striking revelations for those concerned about their well being and approaching changes on our earthly landscape. Revelations which are as insightful today as when original published. This incredible NEW edition includes: An update on the many "coincidental" events involving flying dragons, the Men-In-Black and the Nessie lake "monster. There are also previously unpublished photos of unexplainable aerial craft, a review of the most sensational findings, and how the town "celebrates" its link to the stars, We are additionally proud to present an introduction by Hanna Shuttlewood, the granddaughter of Mr. Shuttlewood who says her granddad "would be honored to be remembered for his UFO interest and writings years on." Other contributors or researchers involved in putting together this commemorative edition include Tim Beckley, Sean Casteel, Kevin Goodman, Steve Dewey, and Tim R. Swartz. Those seeking additional information on Warminster we recommend the book "UFOS: Keys To Inner Perfection" by Bryce Bond. This work contains updated material and Bryce's sensational contact with Nordic type aliens in the fields around the town.

UFO Prophecy: Visions From the Town Haunted By Flying Saucers - 50th Anniversary Collectors Edition

Religion & Spirituality

Swartz, Tim R.

Casteel, Sean

Beckley, Timothy Green

Shuttlewood, Arthur

Shuttlewood, Janina

Occult & Paranormal

Inner Light/Global Communications

UFO Warminster: Cradle of Contact

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Fortean Words

There has probably never been anything like it in UFO history, but the UFO fever that gripped the small British town of Warminster for about a decade is now largely forgotten. It was one of the largest UFO flaps ever to occur. Thousands of witnesses reported seeing the "Warminster Thing." The hilltops around the town attracted a loyal band of followers, all waiting for the magic sighting, the landing, the contact. The authors were themselves among the skywatchers and spent nights on Cradle Hill, the center of the phenomenon, watching and waiting for UFOs, but also watching and listening to the witnesses and ufologists. IN ALIEN HEAT introduces the Warminster phenomenon to a new generation of readers. It contains a short history of the phenomenon, places it in its social and historical context, and examines the possible mechanisms that initiated and sustained this remarkable UFO flap. "Some of the dullest books ever published have flying saucers on their cover. This book isn't one of them. Since 1947 UFO related beliefs have spread across the world like a modern legend. Stories about objects in the sky and alien contacts have become part of popular culture. But virtually all discussion about UFOs has been confined to either belief in 'alien visitors' or debunking ET claims. IN ALIEN HEAT takes a fresh approach to the subject. Steve Dewey and John Ries take a microcosm of the UFO phenomenon - the Warminster Mystery - and examine it as a social and cultural phenomenon akin to modern folklore. This is a fascinating and absorbing book which should be read by everyone who wants to know 'the truth' behind the UFO mystery." - Dr. David Clarke, National Centre for English Cultural Tradition, University of Sheffield First time in print! From ANOMALIST BOOKS.

In Alien Heat: The Warminster Mystery Revisited

Ries, John

Anomalist Books

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