Espionage magazine "Eye Spy" first issue in May 2001

[Grumpy Grapes]

Just 4 months before 9/11, an espionage magazine that would be sold in Britain's top magazine/book shop, "WH Smith", went on sale. 

 

Its' creators had previously created a top UFO magazine also sold in high street shops in the 1990s when UFO magazines were commonplace. 

 

Mark's mission to spy on the world

8TH JUNE 2001

 

"Spies, spooks and double agents from across the world will be focusing on a small cottage in Hawkswick, Skipton, - the home of the world's first magazine dedicated to intelligence, espionage and secret services.

 

"With the first issue of Eye Spy! on sale across the country, editor Mark Birdsall, 42, is amazed at the success of his venture.

 

"The Government is worried. We have been politely informed that no matter what we do we will be monitored," he said.

 

"Originally from north Leeds, Mr Birdsall was previously editor of UFO Magazine and Unopened Files, both based in Ilkley. His brother Graham still runs Unopened Files, while Mark is concentrating on making a success of Eye Spy!" 

 

"I think we are living in volatile times. People think the Cold War is over, but it's more dangerous today than it's ever been because we've got conflicts carrying on all over the globe and there's a need for a magazine to bring this into focus."

 

https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/8041327.marks-mission-to-spy-on-the-world/

 

Edited March 27 by Grumpy Grapes