Few things captured the attention of the world like the Cottingley Fairies hoax done by Elsie Wright and Frances Griffiths. These two cousins living near Bradford, England created a series of pictures that held the imagination of the world through the fairies seen in the picture. Through the pages of this site you can find the famous pictures as they appeared in 1917, the background story, and more resources if you'd like to look for more information on your own.