I have spoken about arts and culture, folklore, horror, ghosts and occultism, the nineteenth century, neo-Victorianism, lesbian identities, and the medical humanities (especially Victorian asylums and “madness”) at various conferences, events, and universities including Durham University, Birkbeck School of Arts, University of Sheffield, University of Brighton, and others; as well as on radio programs like BBC Radio Sussex.
Would you like me to come to your event, conference, meeting, organisation, venue, or picnic to talk about any of these topics? If so, please email me at ejturner2412@gmail.com.
Upcoming events:
- Battle Folk and Fable Festival – Saturday, 29 August, 2026 (16.45-17:15)
- Talk: Mad as March hare-witch: strange creatures in Sussex folklore
- Sussex is home to some truly weird and wonderful beliefs, customs, and tales. Animals like birds, bees, and hares feature in the historic county’s folklore, as do mystical creatures such as fairies, dragons, and Black Dogs. Come and listen to some of the county’s most fascinating animal ‘tails’ and learn how to tell your wish-hounds from your hare-witches!
- Find out more here.
- Portsmouth U3A – details TBC
Previous events:
Radio appearances:
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