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The 2026 Database Review

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Welcome to the 2026 Database Review! This article will be continuing the yearly tradition of reviewing the database, both good and bad, by going over the statistics and details from the past year. Really, I should probably call this the 2025 database review as we are reviewing statistics gathered from 2025; but as I'm writing this in 2026, it's called the 2026 review. The year of 2025 saw some absolutely amazing things happen, but the year went for a major wobble at a couple of points. During these points, I was either going through a terrible time mentally or I had increased my work hours when I worked as a team leader. The year of 2025 saw fantastic growth of not only the database, but also of The True Paranormal's tiktok presence. The database reached an all-time high of 20,980 views during one month, and The True Paranormal has passed 5000 followers on tiktok. Before I discuss things any further, I would like to list a few names I would like to thank for all...

Pleasley Vale Mills

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The Pleasley Vale Mills are located in the Pleasley Vale, a small hamlet which spans the borders of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, within England. They have quite a disputed history, but they were established by Henry Hollins and some business partners during the 1700s. They are possibly most famously known for the creation and manufacture of the Viyella brand of fabric. The mills originally had harsh conditions, but they were reformed following fires which burnt down the original two mills and caused for them to be rebuilt. Today, the mills operate as a business park. Regarding the hauntings of this location, it's had a few vague reports. These include the famed names of Florence Nightingale and Dick Turpin, but they also include prehistoric spirits and a pair of legs with no torso which walk around the site.  History     The history of Pleasley Vale Mills, also known as Pleasley Vale Business Park, can be traced back to the 17th century, also known as the 1...