July 31, 2020
Have you ever felt an affinity for—or had phantom memories of—a long-ago era? Recently, one young man was left thoroughly spooked after spotting his doppelgänger in a photograph taken in 1905, Metro UK reports.
The 24-year-old from Stockport, Manchester, England, said: ‘I was sent the photo on Instagram …, as someone thought it was me. [He had] seen it on a website for collars.
Michael said that he couldn’t resist ‘reverse image searching’ the photo—and was shocked to discover that it was taken 115 years ago. In the snap, Michael’s doppelganger—a man in his early 20s—can be seen looking up at his new wife.
According to Metro UK, Michael has more in common with the man in the photograph, as well. He says he always been has fascinated with the Victorian era, noting, “I’ve always been obsessed with the 19th century era and have dedicated my wardrobe and lifestyle to it; and now maybe that’s because of my past life. A lot of people have called me a ‘time traveler’ online, but I don’t know what to think. It has to be one of the most bizarre things I’ve seen, It really does look just like me.”
Michael gets around town on a vintage bicycle, writes in quill, and refuses to watch TV – but he now believes these interests stem from his past life. He added: ‘I don’t know anything about the man in the photo taken in 1905 but by the looks of his fashion, he was either from the UK or USA.
“It really spooked me at first as I have never seen anyone look so similar to me, I feel like I’m looking at a recent image of myself when I look at the photo but of course it’s not. ‘I’m convinced I’ve had a past life now.”
Research contact: @MetroUK
