As far as we know Birmingham Investigators of the Unknown is the first group to investigate Key Hill Cemetry in Birmingham, UK. Until this time, we couldn't find anything linking this location to ghosts or hauntings, yet we found the location extremely active. We arrived before dusk for a tour around the location and Peter, our psychic immediately picked up on numerous spirits and we all felt a very heavy feeling throughout most of the investigation. Our suspicions were confirmed when we caught numerous 'orbs' and some white mist on camera throughout the investigation. On examination, most cannot be explained by normal science as they don't appear to be dust particles or reflections.

We have since revisited this amazing cemetery and had an eventful night, here's some brief highlights. Paul suddenly felt immense pressure on his head like he was being taken by a spirit, at this time a photograph was taken and he appeared to have a different face to Paul's. Peter saw a moving flash of energy move across the floor when there was no obvious source and picked up on lots of activity. We caught even more incredible photographs throughout the night.

After all this amazing activity we couldn't resist returning for a 3rd investigation. This time we arrived well before dusk and took an initial tour. We all felt extremely heavy in numerous places throughout the graveyard. Peter later picked up on 3 spirits who didn't want us there, they were apparently happy and didn't like people like us interfering with their affairs. Peter was also warned by his guide that it wasn't safe tonight because of other people with us so we were on our guard. When it got dark we started doing a vigil, but the heavy sensations seemed to disperse. Later we suddenly heard a dog growling right by us. On investigation we found strong evidence that we weren't alone (not in the paranormal sense) and left for our own safety. We hope to return with more members and other extra security.

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Paul and Peter (our psychic), taken just before dusk. Notice 2 possible 'Orbs' above us, just below the lower tree branch. 13/07/08 21:33	The Catacombs have been cemented up during recent years., taken at dusk. 13/07/08 21:40	More filled in catacombs, some overgrown with ivy, taken at dusk. 13/07/08 21:40
The path leading past the catacombs. Notice a large 'orb' to the right and above the path, a smaller 'orb' towards the top of the picture above the path and a 3rd to the left of the picture. 13/07/08 21:44	Paul standing in front of a large catacomb. 13/07/08 21:46	Another view of the path by the filled in catacombs. The white mist is extremely interesting to the left of the picture and if accompanied by various small 'orbs'. It was a clear night and none of this can be explained. 13/07/08 21:47
This photo was taken seconds after the previous one in the same location which captured white mist and 'orbs', notice there is no sign of anything paranormal. This make the previous photo even more unexplainable. 13/07/08 21:47	Gareth & Paul taking a short break. The 'orb' at the top right of the picture is huge and most certainly isn't dust or a reflection so cannot be explained. There are smaller 'orbs' to the right of it. 13/07/08 21:52	Another picture of Gareth and Paul taken shortly after the previous one. There are various small 'orbs' in the top right corners of the photo. 13/07/08 21:53
An atmospheric photo taken of part of the main graveyard. An 'orb' spotted towards the left of the photo above the path. 13/07/08 22:14	Taken just to the left of the previous photo, various 'orbs' are captured towards the top of the photo. 13/07/08 22:15	Atmospheric trees towards the edge of the graveyard, a tiny 'orb' spotted to the left of the picture above the ground. 13/07/08 22:21
Remains of a foundation of what appears to be the old chapel of rest. Various 'orbs' are spotted by the railing. 13/07/08 22:23	View across the graveyard. A well defined 'orb' is to the left, lower part of the photo. A couple of smaller 'orbs' are in the top corner. 13/07/08 22:48	Paul and Peter (our psychic), taken on the bench, near the entrance to the cemetery. 2 large 'orbs' are unmissable to our left. 13/07/08 22:54
A view of the main path into the cemetery, notice 2 'orbs', 1 either side of the cross. 13/07/08 22:55	Peter (our psychic) and Paul behind. See the massive 'orb' to the left which most certainly isn't dust or a reflection, so can't be explained. 13/07/08 23:22	Gareth at work, notice 3 well defined 'orbs' to the right of the picture. 14/07/08 00:08
Another photo of Gareth taken shortly after the previous one, except this shows a white mist with lots of small orbs. This cannot be explained. 14/07/08 00:08	The path deep inside the cemetery, 2 large 'orbs' above the path and top right are unmissable. 13/07/08 23:15	Peter (our psychic). Notice 3 'orbs' to his right. 14/07/08 00:12
2nd Visit - Lots of 'orbs' captured including an extremely bright anomaly towards the right, it's not a dust particle and is unexplained. 20/07/08 22:24	2nd Visit - Peter (left) and Gareth (right) sitting quietly on a vigil deep within the graveyard. Nothing paranormal spotted here. 20/07/08 22:37	2nd Visit - The amount of 'orbs' on this photo is incredible and all these definately can't be put down to dust particles. 20/07/08 22:38
2nd Visit - Paul is relaxing trying to pickup on any presence. Notice 'orbs' above and to his right as well as smaller anomalies. 20/07/08 22:39	2nd Visit - A map and brief history of the Cemetry, found nearby the entrance. 20/07/08 23:22	2nd Visit - Even more 'orbs' caught across the graveyard. This place is amazingly active. 20/07/08 23:23
2nd Visit - Yet more 'orbs' caught across the heart of the graveyard. We have included most the best pictures here, but many photos taken didn't have 'orbs' on them at all often taken shortly after. 20/07/08 23:34	2nd Visit - This is the ONLY photo that has been enhanced as it was too dark to see. Paul felt like he was getting taken by a spirit at the time, his face looks odd? 21/07/08 00:04	2nd Visit - This is a much better picture of Paul taken just after the enhanced photo when he felt like he was being taken. Nothing unusual in this photo. 21/07/08 00:05
2nd Visit - Paul (left) and Peter (right) both trying to pickup on possible spirit activity where Paul felt like he was being taken over. 21/07/08 00:08	2nd Visit - Photo of rope hanging from a tree in the heart of the graveyard. Again lots of 'orbs' which can't all be caused by dust particles. 20/07/08 22:57	2nd Visit, Peter (left) and Paul (right) seeing what they can pickup on the main path inside the graveyard. Again we have captured 'orbs'. 20/07/08 23:28
2nd Visit - Peter standing in the heart of the graveyard beside a well marked grave. Nothing paranormal spotted here. 20/07/08 23:56	2nd Visit - Yet more 'orbs' taken across the heart of the graveyard. 21/07/08 00:17	2nd Visit - Gareth winding down at the end of the investigation. Nothing paranormal spotted here. 21/07/08 00:19

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If you intend to visit the Cemetery at night, ensure you take at least a few people with you with decent lighting. Preferably arrive just before dusk to tour the grounds first. On the first 2 visits we didn't see anyone but ourselves (excluding spirit activity), but we suspect someone was watching us on the 3rd visit and there's evidence of homeless people visiting the cemetery as there were used needles Etc in the bushes towards the left at the back of the grounds. Be warned - safety always comes first.

Please visit http://www.friendsofkeyhillcemetery.co.uk for more information on Key Hill Cemetery including it's long history.

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