 Its sinister reputation is well known and Witches were said to have held rituals to deter French invaders here in medieval times, and the term Beachy head is said to be from the French word "beauchef" the old word for beautiful headland, and before his death Aleister Crowley who lived nearby was to hold strange demonic rituals as part of Winston Churchill's wartime "Black team" of occultists, at a part called the Devils Chimney.
People interested in the paranormal visit from all over the world, its chilling beauty can make it an eerily addictive place in daylight.
In 2004 34 people died at the cliff, including a Mrs. Lane, wife of window cleaner Keith Lane, and since then it has been Keith's mission to make sure no other person goes through the agonies he did, watching his much loved wife become ill with depression, and its tragic end.
Every night Keith would walk to the Head, and talk people out of jumping off, and he cut the death toll in half, by saving 30 lives. Criticism from the churchgoers, who also patrol the area, has meant Keith has had enough, and has just retired after saving many lives including that of a good friend, Sarah Wilkins. Thank-you Keith.
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