Written by Lauren
Rating: 5
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As a London Month of the Dead regular, I was chuffed to have an event around Christmas. The performance was fantastic and the atmosphere was perfect!
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Something A Little Different, Theatre/Arts and Walks & Tours
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Tickets from £12.50
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Sun, 12th Oct 2025 @ 15:30 - 16:55
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15:30 - 16:55
In 1890, Bram Stoker penned a chilling short story titled Gibbet
Hill—and then it vanished. For over a century it remained lost,
until 2024, when researcher Brian Cleary uncovered the forgotten
manuscript buried deep in the archives of the National Library of
Ireland.
Join Professor Sheila Cavanagh as she explores this newly unearthed
tale, in which a traveller recounts a strange encounter near the
site of a gruesome 18th-century triple murder. The story blends
local history with unsettling supernatural overtones—and features a
curious group of children, two of whom appear to be of Indian
descent. What might this reveal about Stoker’s worldview and his
fascination with foreignness, folklore, and the eerie unknown? From
Gibbet Hill to Dracula, this talk opens a fresh chapter in the
legacy of one of gothic fiction’s most enduring minds.
SHEILA
CAVANAGH
Sheila T Cavanagh is Professor
of English and Theatre at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Emory
recently acquired a significant Bram Stoker archive and Sheila has
taught graduate classes focused on using this archive and has given
a range of talks about Stoker and related subjects. While her
primary work is in early modern literature and teaching, she
recently completed a Master’s in Public History degree to
complement her PhD in literature and to open up new avenues for
learning.
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| Ticket | Event time | Cost |
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FROM GIBBET HILL TO TRANSYLVANIA
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15:30 - 16:55 | £12.50 |
Location
Address
Dissenters Chapel, Kensal Green Cemetery, 391 Ladbroke Grove, London, W10 5AB
Nearest Station
Ladbroke Grove (Tube)
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Organiser
A Curious Invitation and Antique Beat
Each year, Antique Beat and A Curious Invitation host London Month of the Dead, a festival of over 60 different events to inform, provoke and entertain on teh subject of mortality and the city.
Events include walks, talks, workshops, theatrical performances, storytelling, live-scored films, concerts, and visits to secret parts of the city.
Subjects span the cultural landscape from the forensic to the esoteric with an unparalleled range of speakers, performers, guides and experts.
Each year, London Month of the Dead donates 20% of ticket revenue to one of London's magnificent seven cemeteries.
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