The Cottingley Fairies: A Famous Photo Hoax from 1917
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The Cottingley Fairies: A Famous Photo Hoax from 1917
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Cottingley Fairies History
In 1917, Elsie Wright and Frances Griffiths shot a series of garden photos with fairies in them. Elsie’s mother was the first to believe in the snaps’ authenticity – but she wasn’t the last. The images were declared genuine by experts, and the ‘Cottingley Fairies’ fast became recognisable the world over. ✏️ From a BBC History Revealed article 📷 Images by Getty and Alamy | HistoryExtra
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In 1917, Elsie Wright and Frances Griffiths shot a series of garden photos with fairies in them. Elsie’s mother was the first to believe in the snaps’ authenticity – but she wasn’t the last. The images were declared genuine by experts, and the ‘Cottingley Fairies’ fast became recognisable the world over. ✏️ From a BBC History Revealed article 📷 Images by Getty and Alamy | HistoryExtra
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#OnThisDay 1976: Nationwide visited Elsie Wright, nearly 60 years after her encounter with the Cottingley fairies in 1917. The question lingers: hoax or enchanting mystery? | BBC Archive
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1976: Nationwide explored the mystery of the Cottingley Fairies with the woman who sparked it all, Elsie Wright. | BBC Archive
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