Channel 4's 1994 Witness Special: Why East Grinstead?

My parent's had a copy of this on VHS, thought it should be uploaded to the youtubes for future enjoyment. This special explores the different religions and faiths around East Grinstead. There's a lot of tracking shots! I've left in the adverts in too as an added bonus (R.I.P. People's Phone). The BFI says of this special "The quiet West Sussex town of East Grinstead is home to a number of cult and religious groups - the Scientologists and the Rosicrucians among others. WITNESS talks to the leaders of the Ashworth Dowsers, the Pagan Federation and the Mormons and tries to explore the singular nature of the town." Enjoy it RH19 (and beyond).

[@marthajanesmith]

Thank you for uploading. I found this on my endeavour to make my own documentary on the same subject. If anyone lives in East Grinstead and knows anything about whichever sects are still functioning please get in contact!

[@murrayjones694]

Hi. I live in east grinstead and JW's, Mormons and Scientologists are still in the town. I often see JW's in town giving out leaflets in the town centre and outside their office/church. Scientologists hold a yearly festival to drum up supporters at st hill manor but mostly now keep a low profile. the most we see of them is high ranking sea org members in costa at the weekend and unmarked minibuses at the supermarket.

[@oddities-whatnot]

Murray Jones Its a lovely town, although changed a lot over the years. I miss Martines nightclub. Used to frequent the Sportsman, Dorset Arms, Ship Inn. Marvellous.

[@lifes2short701]

Did you do a doc?

[@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting]

It's like the f-ing wicker man down here, particularly Forest Row.

[@Mderidder977]

Thanks - just been walking with the parents over Ashdown forest and saw the exam view of St Swithans..

[@Theslavedrivers]

41:12, if you're here for the $cientology ...

[@skepticalbadger]

Weird how Scientology gets way more airtime than everything else in this documentary and is allowed (or maybe just took the opportunity) to evangelise.

[@LusciousTwinkle]

Just remembered how unbearable some pagans are....

[@lifes2short701]

Really creepy place

[@the_local_bigamist]

got any stories or knowledge about it?