I was very inspired by this Polaroid of the haunted landscape behind M.R. James’ childhood Suffolk home, taken at dusk … More
Tag: History
About me
I’m Emily, an apprentice journalist, a nearly-done PhD student, a writer and an occasional picture-maker. My thing is the long … More
Hybrid faiths, occult religions, and esoteric beliefs: a review of Spirit Matters and The Occult Imagination in Britain
I was lucky enough to review two texts on nineteenth- and early twentieth-century spirituality for the British Association of Victorian … More
A review of Folk Horror: Hours Dreadful And Things Strange
Adam Scovell’s Folk Horror is an excellent primer on the cultural mode, as manifested in fiction, film, music and television. … More
At the violet hour, the landscape tells its tales
Narrative and nature go hand in hand. We’ve used stories to make sense of the world around us, to feel … More
‘Father and Daughter’ exhibition showcasing work of two Chichester artists launched at Oxmarket
The mayor of Chichester, cllr Martyn Bell, opened The Oxmarket Gallery’s new exhibition at a launch event last night. ‘Father … More
Review: Tuberculosis and Disabled Identity in Nineteenth-Century Literature
[This story was first published on The British Society for Literature and Science website. The original post can be read … More
