The Spiritualist Alliance Library is often referred to as the 'silent worker', for within it lies approaching 2500 books covering almost every facet of the psychic spectrum, regarding Ancient and Modern Spiritualism. There are also audio and videotapes complementing the book collection. Clearly seen is that this library provide students with a varied and valuable 'set of tools' in their researches.
Below are reviews of newly added books, as well as those already in the library. We also intend to replace and or update these with other reviews from time to time.

Readers interested in Physical Phenomena who read the highly rated 'Scole Report' will find our new addition equally absorbing. In fact, Ken Pretty who has just resumed a physical circle with another embryo physical medium, maintains that the book under review is 'compelling reading'.
Robin F. Foy, a principal sitter in the Scole Group is also the author of 'In Pursuit Of Physical Mediumship'. Unlike many of the ilk, Robin Foy is a committed Spiritualist and has many years of experience with both Spiritualist churches and other associated organisations. Accordingly, he has based his book on his 22 years of dedicated research. In addition, it contains spectacular eyewitness accounts of séance phenomena and dramatic spirit communications received from several famous people, notably Sir Winston Churchill, through the independent voice.
This book ranks as a definitive work on physical phenomena. It will give all of those who are keen to know, more about 'physical' Spiritualism, further insight and understanding. Additionally it provides encouragement and detailed information for those already working at developing themselves in any and all kinds of phenomena.
An often-repeated view is that physical phenomena are not 'spiritual'. However, most that hold to this opinion have never personally experienced anything collectively embraced by the term 'physical phenomena'. Intrinsically, this is because they lack much of the knowledge of true mediumship. Accordingly, they would never consider to even begin to investigate and seek beyond what they only think they know!
N.B. 'In Pursuit Of Physical Mediumship' actually precedes 'The Scole Report', so readers may well find the sequel, though not written by Robin Foy, worth reading again. Conversely, others who began with Robin's one will, in all probability want to read the sequel too.


A selection of other recommended books in the library is listed below to enable new seekers to begin their study and research. However, this list is only a sample.
Please note! Books cannot be loaned except to Alliance paid up members.
Accordingly we list them here solely as suggested reading and as a guide to titles, etc.
Therefore, if needed, please e-mail Librarian for information as to publishers and reference information.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

Spiritualism [History]

This Is Spiritualism - Maurice Barbanell
The History of Spiritualism - Arthur Conan Doyle
History Of Modern Spiritualism and its Scientific Foundations - Ernest Thompson
Spiritualism in the Evolution of Philosophy - Ernest Thompson
Spiritualism in the Evolution of Religion - Ernest Thompson
University of Spiritualism - Harry Boddington
The Unwilling Martyrs - Miriam Pond
Modern American Spiritualism [Vols. I and II] - Emma Hardinge Britten
Radical Spirits - Ann Braude
Islands of the Dawn - R S Ellwood

Mediumship Development

Spirit and Me [Born A Medium] - Ken Pretty
Guidance from Silver Birch - Edited by Anne Dooley
Mediumship Made Simple - Ivy Northage
The Mechanics of Mediumship - Ivy Northage
A Guide for the Development of Mediumship - Harry Edwards
All About Mediumship - Ursula Roberts

Spirit or Spiritualist Healing

A Guide for the Development of Spiritual Healing - Harry Edwards
A Guide to the Understanding & Practice of Spiritual Healing - Harry Edwards
Letters Between Healers - Ursula Roberts

Physical Phenomena

In Pursuit of Physical Mediumship - Robin Foy
The Scole Report - Grant & Jane Solomon
Life After Death-Living Proof - Tom Harrison
They Walk Among Us - Emma Heathcote-James
Voices in the Dark - Leslie Flint

Spiritualism Versus Christianity

Spiritualism in the Old Testament - Rev. Maurice G. Elliott
The Psychic Life of Jesus - Rev. Maurice G. Elliott
The Bible As Psychic History - Rev. Maurice G. Elliott
The Curse of Ignorance - Arthur Findlay
The Psychic Stream - Arthur Findlay
The Unfolding Universe - Arthur Findlay
Séances With God [God Through The Ages] - Dr. Jacqueline Jones-Hunt