Follow in the footsteps of #BramStoker, as we explore the actual #Whitby locations that inspired his classic masterpiece #Dracula. Times to suit. 0776 343 9244
SAVE THE DATE: Delighted to announce: 'How Sligo Shaped Dracula' conference is on Sat 10 November! Programme being finalised, tickets on sale soon. The location is the atmospheric 'Canis Major' in the former Victorian Gothic county asylum (now the Clayton Hotel) #cholera1832
We are SO excited to be publishing Dracul by @dacrestoker and @jdbarker - especially in time for Halloween! 🧛♂️🧛♂️ Here is what the editor has to say:
The 2nd #WhitbyGothicPride walk, takes place on Saturday the 27th Oct 2018, setting off from the foot of the 199 steps at 1pm, forming part of the famous town wide celebrations of #Goth culture. #WGP#Whitby#Yorkshire
+++ V''''V Died #OTD, the 7th of June 2015, Sir #ChristopherLee a most fine actor & a truly great #Dracula. Sadly gone from us but never ever to be forgotten. We salute you now. V''''V +++
+++ #OTD, the 18th of May 1897 at 10.15 am, the first stage performance of #BramStoker's #Dracula took place at the Lyceum Theatre, in #London to secure the dramatic copyright. +++
+++ V''''''V #OTD the 8th of May 1958, exactly 60 years ago today, #Hammer Film Productions first released #Dracula (aka #HorrorOfDracula). Who will be unearthing their copy tonight? V'''''V +++
+++ #OTD the 4th of May 1893, exactly 125 years ago today, Jonathan Harker arrived at Castle #Dracula, and received this immortal greeting “Welcome to my house! Enter freely. Go safely, and leave something of the happiness you bring.” V'''''V #BramStoker