Category Archives: Events

Spectral Visions–Demon Lovers: Embracing the Monster in Paranormal Romance, Sunderland, 30 Oct

Posted on 13th October 2014 by William the Bloody

A synopsis of my forthcoming talk for the University of Sunderland’s Spectral Visions group; more details to follow soon: The Twilight phenomenon has made us aware of a new kind of story about monsters. In these narratives the protagonist, instead … Continue reading →

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The Realm of Gothic Landscape ~ Real and Imaginary, Manchester, 24 October 2014

Posted on 13th October 2014 by William the Bloody

This looks very enticing: The Memento Moriatas present The Realm of Gothic Landscape ~ Real and Imaginary ‘The Memento Moriatas are a group of London-based writers and musicians who tell tales of death and destiny in unique architectural venues, such as … Continue reading →

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University of Sunderland Spectral Visions

Posted on 13th October 2014 by William the Bloody

University of Sunderland Spectral Visions On Thursday 30th October, Spectral Visions is hosting a Halloween treat for you all! There will be papers for your enjoyment. Dr Bill Hughes will be speaking on ‘The Demon Love: Embracing the Monster in … Continue reading →

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Bram Stoker International Film Festival, Whitby, 23-27 November 2014

Posted on 11th October 2014 by William the Bloody

The Bram Stoker International Film Festival. A fabulous week of Gothic and horror cinema at Whitby, the Athens of the Gothic.

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CFP: Wonderlands: Reading/Writing/Telling Fairy Tales and Fantasy, University of Sussex, 23 May 2015

Posted on 11th October 2014 by William the Bloody

This looks to be an exciting conference on Fairy Tale and Fantasy and which overlaps with concerns about Gothic literature and YA fiction. The details have not been fully announced yet, but we will highlight them when they become available. … Continue reading →

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Whitby Goth Weekend 2014, 31 October–2 November

Posted on 11th October 2014 by William the Bloody

The famous Whitby Gothic Weekend: ‘The WGW’s official line is to provide musical entertainment with bands and DJs, although the culture of the WGW has far outgrown that simple agenda. Whitby Gothic Weekend, often abbreviated to WGW or simply referred … Continue reading →

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Le Fanu at 200

Posted on 11th October 2014 by William the Bloody

Le Fanu, author of the classic lesbian vampire novella, Carmilla, has his bicentenary this year. Trinity College will host the Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu Bicentenary Conference on 15th– 16th October 2014. To coincide with the event, the Library is planning … Continue reading →

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Gothic Manchester Festival 2014, 23rd-26th October 2014, Manchester

Posted on 7th October 2014 by William the Bloody

A fabulous set of events, covering all things Gothic, at MMU’s Gothic Manchester Festival

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Gothic Spaces / Gothic Places, 25th October 2014, Manchester Metropolitan University

Posted on 7th October 2014 by William the Bloody

A great conference at MMU relating the Gothic and spatiality, part of MMU’s Gothic Festival. Catherine Spooner, who has contributed much to the OGOM project, will be speaking: ‘This day conference brings together some of the UK’s foremost gothic scholars … Continue reading →

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Sideways in Time: Alternate History and Counterfactual Narratives – March 30-31, 2015, Liverpool

Posted on 7th October 2014 by William the Bloody

An exciting conference at the University of Liverpool that embraces fantasy, SF, steampunk, and–I’m sure Gothic and the Undead: ‘Sideways in Time is an Alternate History Conference to be held at the University of Liverpool – in association with Lancaster … Continue reading →

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